1 hour ago Tory bid to celebrate Brexit anniversary marred by spat between Badenoch and Patel over party’s migration record – UK politics live

Kemi Badenoch issues rebuke to Priti Patel after former home secretary defends rise in migration since BrexitThe SNP are using the fifth anniversary of Brexit to restate their call for the UK to “at the very least” rejoin the customs union and the single market. This is from Stephen Gethins, the SNP’s Europe spokesperson.For 5 years, Westminster’s deliberate and damaging denial of Brexit has hit people in the pocket, hurt our businesses and harmed our relationship with our nearest neighbours. “It was political and economic madness 5 years ago – and its damage is deepening by the day. It was a decision Scotland never voted for, but we have been left paying the price. Sir Keir Starmer has spent an awful lot of time talking about a reset with our EU partners, but the reality is that the only reset which will work is to – at the very least - rejoin the EU single market and the customs union.The decision to exit the EU implemented five years ago has had a devastating impact on the Welsh ...

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16 hours ago Disgraced Wynne Evans is 'erased' from the Strictly Live Tour and his removal from the show is saved by none other than...Janette Manrara

Disgraced Wynne Evans has been 'erased' from the Strictly Live Tour after he was axed on Tuesday following his vile sexual remark to co-star Janette Manrara - who has bravely stepped in to replace him.

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93 minutes ago Beleaguered Scottish university orders probe by 'external agent' into £30m financial crisis

Recovery plan will look at ‘size, shape, structure and balance’ of the crisis-hit institution

Economics

1 hour ago ITV The Chase's Bradley Walsh stops game after hearing contestant's job in awkward slip

The Chase host Bradley Walsh was left in hysterics after hearing one contestant's job, which he jokingly said was a "game over" moment before he was forced to let him through.

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1 hour ago David Tennant mocked for 'looking like all three Top Gear presenters combined' as he transforms for scandalous new ITV drama

The former Doctor Who star, 53, will star in The Hack which is is a seven-part drama which tells the story of the phone hacking scandal that led to the closure of the UK's best-selling newspaper.

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2 hours ago Dancing On Ice star suffered tragic miscarriage at start of training for ITV show

Dancing On Ice star Chelsee Healey reportedly suffered a tragic miscarriage when she first started training for the show and wants to share her story to "help other women"

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28 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.

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19 hours ago Norovirus symptoms in babies: five signs parents need to look out for after 'worrying surge' in cases

Norovirus cases in hospital have hit their highest level so far this winter 🤢

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1 hour ago Adam Azim needs to show five things in crucial fight with Sergey Lipinets

BARRY MCGUIGAN COLUMN: I’m looking for speed, skill and explosiveness, being able to judge when to grip his toes into the canvas and hit top gear when Adam Azim takes on Sergey Lipinets

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18 hours ago Strictly's Jamie and pro Jowita look closer than ever after tour drama amid 'secret romance'

Strictly Come Dancing stars were spotted enjoying some downtime in Leeds during their tour break. Among them, Jamie Borthwick and Jowita Przystal were seen together, further fueling romance rumours.

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1 hour ago Traitors Alexander's heartwarming speech about late brother as fans donate £60k to charity

The Traitors favourite Alexander Dragonetti appeared on ITV's Good Morning Britain this week. He spoke about his late brother as fans raised £60,000 for the Mencap charity in his honour

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21 hours ago Grantchester fans struggle to embrace new vicar as ITV series has recurring issue

ITV Grantchester viewers have been left fuming after Tom Brittney's character Will Davenport was killed off earlier this month

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2 hours ago Middle East crisis live: Israeli military hits Hezbollah targets; US says it has killed senior Al

Israel says it has hit targets including a facility used for weapons development; US conducts air strike in northwest SyriaUN secretary-general António Guterres has called for 2,500 children to be immediately evacuated from Gaza for medical treatment after meeting with US doctors who said the children were at imminent risk of death in the coming weeks.The four doctors had all volunteered in Gaza during the 15-month-long war between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas that has devastated the territory of more than 2 million people and its healthcare system. Continue reading...

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16 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.

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1 hour ago ITV The Masked Singer UK fans 'convinced' Kingfisher is former Strictly star

The Masked Singer UK fans are 'convinced' they've rumbled Kingfisher's identity and it is a former Strictly star

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21 hours ago Blake Lively and Ryan Reynold's plantation wedding backlash resurfaces amid Justin Baldoni legal drama

Hollywood couple facing renewed backlash over their controversial wedding location

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1 hour ago Debenhams shoppers can get 'stylish' £575 watch for under £80 in discount deal

The online retailer is running a huge sale that features a variety of luxury watches with their dramatically slashed prices

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22 hours ago Sweden's PM admits 'we've lost control' as man who burned Koran is assassinated during live stream

Iraqi refugee, Salwan Momika, 38, repeatedly burned the Koran in 2023, sparking outrage in Muslim countries.

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19 hours ago Musicals theatre fans issue complaint to Spotify over ‘embarrassing’ error involving hit shows

‘Riddled with typos,’ one user said

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1 hour ago ITV Emmerdale fans 'rumble' real identity of Ruby's father in twin twist

Emmerdale viewers are convinced that they have rumbled the real identity of Ruby Fox-Miligan's father - and it's not Anthony

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24 hours ago ITV This Morning viewers outraged as 'female viagra' tested live on air

This Morning viewers were left unimpressed on Thursday as hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley explained the show would be testing female viagra live on air

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2 hours ago Horrifying moment drug dealer ploughs into pedestrian at 68mph sending him flying through the air and into back seat of convertible BMW

Ahmed Lal, 24, had been 'showing off' to his friends speeding around Wellington, Shropshire before he hit David Skinner on June 18, 2023.

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23 hours ago Barcelona players hit out at plans for Women’s Supercopa in Saudi Arabia

‘To a country that doesn’t respect women? I don’t see it’RFEF in dicussions with Saudi Arabia over competitionFemale players in Spain have hit out at plans to take the women’s Supercopa to Saudi Arabia. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has been in negotiations with the Saudis to extend their agreement to play the men’s Supercopa semi-finals and final away from Spain until at least 2034 and include the women’s competition too.However, Barcelona players have now criticised the plans. “Taking the Supercopa outside of Spain and to a country that doesn’t respect women? I don’t see it,” the midfielder Patri Guijarro said after their semi-final win over Atlético Madrid in this year’s edition. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago UK weather maps turn purple as wall of snow length of Britain to hit in

The UK is set for more wintry conditions in February and maps indicate that large areas of the country will see snow flurries as temperatures drop as low as -8C

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19 hours ago Musical theatre fans issue complaint to Spotify over ‘embarrassing’ error involving hit shows

‘Riddled with typos,’ one user said

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1 hour ago Royal couple set to join Prince Harry at his Invictus Games in Vancouver next month

The event, which will be held in Vancouver and Whistler from 8 to 16 February, will be the first to incorporate winter sports, and will be broadcast on ITV in the UK.

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28 hours ago Rachel Reeves' Heathrow plans hit severe turbulence! Labour split erupts as London Mayor and top party donor vow to oppose third runway

The Chancellor publicly backed controversial plans for a third runway at Britain's biggest airport as she vowed to 'fight' the 'blockers' holding back the economy.

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3 hours ago Rashford has heart set on Barcelona but deal rests on exits from La Liga club

Rashford has rejected teams including TottenhamManchester United keen on Mathys Tel as replacementMarcus Rashford has his heart set on a loan move to Barcelona before Monday’s transfer deadline but a deal will go through only if the Catalan club can offload up to two players.Rashford has rejected offers from several other clubs including Tottenham because of his determination to join Barcelona. Under La Liga’s squad cost limit rules Barcelona will have to generate funds to be able to spend the money required to sign Rashford from Manchester United. They are prepared in principle to cover most or all of Rashford’s £375,000-a-week salary. Continue reading...

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25 hours ago Why Celtic fans face Champions League ban ahead of Real Madrid or Bayern Munich tie

Celtic were hit with a suspended one-match ban on issueing away tickets earlier this season

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10 hours ago Rocky week at work? Listen to Eye Of The Tiger on way in! Survivor's anthemic hit is voted the top track to commute to

The anthemic hit, and theme tune to Sylvester Stallone's 1982 boxing blockbuster Rocky III, was picked by 36 per cent of 2,000 Britons in a survey.

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23 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Pete Wicks joins I'm A Celebrity winner Danny Jones for huge TV debut

They were two of the biggest names on ITV and BBC at the end of last year but they're now doing something very new

Culture

2 hours ago Netflix releases first look of Wednesday season 2: Cast, release date, plot and other reveals

Big name stars to join cast for second series of hit show

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7 hours ago Climate change bosses at green quango landed nearly £500,000 in exit packages

MSPs have hit out at the deals agreed for two former senior staff at the Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Economics

10 hours ago Staying active before you hit 50 could stave off dementia in later life, study shows

A healthy body really could mean a healthy mind. For a study suggests that staying active before you hit the age of 50 could have stave off dementia in later life.

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24 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

2 hours ago Niall Williams: ‘When I first read Chekhov, I thought: “He’s not so great”’

The Irish author on Enid Blyton at bedtimes, discovering Dickens, and the brilliance of Edna O’BrienMy earliest reading memory I am sitting at the kitchen table at home in Dublin. I am home from school. I am in short pants; my legs dangle. The book in front of me is called Step By Step. It has no author. On the amber paper cover, in my mother’s handwriting, is my name. It is my first spelling book. I still have it. It begins with easy ones, No, Go, So, and works through 20 pages to Deck, Dock, Duck. Everything that follows begins here. When you know your spellings, it is a triumphant moment. You have been given a key.My favourite book growing up My hunger for books allowed no time for a favourite. I was on to the next one. All of Enid Blyton might be one multi-volumed book in my memory. The Famous Five and The Secret Seven and the Mystery series all passing through my hands in bedtime reading, to be replaced later by wester...

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10 hours ago New Orleans archbishop fires food bank leaders for refusing to fund abuse settlement

Bankrupt Roman Catholic archdiocese replaced members at church-affiliated non-profit over $16m disputeThe archbishop of New Orleans’ bankrupt Roman Catholic archdiocese on Thursday abruptly fired and replaced top leaders at a church-affiliated food bank, with those dismissed saying it was because the non-profit refused to contribute to paying survivors of child sexual abuse by clergymen.The ousted members of Second Harvest’s board of directors say the changes “follow months of increasingly aggressive pressure placed on Second Harvest to contribute as much as $16m toward helping to resolve victims’ claims related to the church’s sexual abuse-related bankruptcy”, which has been pending since May 2020. Continue reading...

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13 hours ago Wynne Evans 'hit with two more claims of inappropriate language' after Strictly axe

Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans, who was recently axed from the live tour, was reportedly hit with more claims

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25 hours ago BBC Am I Being Unreasonable? series 2 plot, cast, trailer as hit comedy returns

Am I Being Unreasonable? series two will see the return of Daisy May Cooper and Selin Hizli in the comedy series as we learn the truth about Alex's death

Culture

2 hours ago Latest 'mystery' HMPV virus stats for UK show worrying trend after 'mask up' request

Children appeared to be the target demographic for this nasty illness when it first hit the headlines, and new UK statistics appear to show that the trend is continuing in this country

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20 hours ago Uniqlo's 'incredible' £13 bag in 10 colours praised for 'fitting everything'

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

Economics

13 hours ago There's no plot, but this British drama pulsates with warmth and humanity: BRIAN VINER reviews Hard Truths

Mike Leigh's mighty reputation as a filmmaker was built by gritty contemporary realism.

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32 hours ago AP PHOTOS: Move over peanuts, pistachio is the latest trend for Hong Kong New Year treats

A Hong Kong culinary institution is acknowledging that changing times bring changing tastes and has found a hit in adding American pistachios to the range of flavors in its famed dumplings.

Culture

3 hours ago Coronation Street fans say 'day ruined' as ITV soap issues 'little reminder' over shake

Viewers of the ITV soap are used to getting their Weatherfield fix every Monday, Wednesday and Friday

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21 hours ago Barclays to drop savings rates for some accounts with up to £10k in just two weeks

Some Barclays customers will see their savings accounts be hit by rate cuts very soon

Economics

13 hours ago 'Cheeky' boy, 5, killed by car 'as he ran across road looking for older brothers'

Dexter Chapman, five, tragically died after running across the road outside his home in Truro, Cornwall, and being hit by a car. He was described as 'the most loving little boy'

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3 hours ago Justin Bieber 'disgusted' by P Diddy accusations as his lonely life is exposed

Fans of Justin Bieber have been left concerned in recent months after images of the pop star looking dramatically slimmer emerged, on top of rumours about his marriage

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21 hours ago East Ayrshire Council to seek Storm Eowyn cash as cost of damaging storm adds up

East Ayrshire Council officers and councillors also hit out at 'unfair criticism' of Big Top which collapsed during storm.

Economics

17 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

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3 hours ago Katya Jones sparks fears of quitting Strictly after 'feeling betrayed' by Wynne Evans axe

There are fears Strictly Come Dancing professional Katya Jones could be ready to quit the hit BBC dance show following the exit of Wynne Evans on the live tour

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23 hours ago ‘I ditched my Beats headphones for £14 wireless earbuds from Amazon and the sound was better'

Shopping Writer Meghan says she swapped from her £70 Beats Flex headphones for these £14 wireless earbuds from Amazon and 'couldn't believe how much better the sound was'

Economics

18 hours ago Netflix's new Wednesday season two teaser gives glimpse at dramatic reunion

Jenna Ortega and a number of co-stars will reprise their roles in the second season of Wednesday, which has been teased in a new video released by Netflix this week

Events

4 hours ago Brenda Blethyn gives verdict on ITV's Sunday night 'replacement' for Vera

ITV have confirmed that Unforgotten will return to screens for a sixth series, with Brenda Blethyn giving her backing to the hit drama that will take Vera's Sunday night slot

Politics

25 hours ago Dumfries and Galloway tractor rally against inheritance tax changes to go ahead

The event at Wallets Marts in Castle Douglas has been rearranged after the country was hit by Storm Eowyn.

Economics

18 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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4 hours ago Hollyoaks' Chelsee Healey supported over 'enormous grief' after miscarriage while on Dancing On Ice

The Hollyoaks actress has shared that she suffered the loss amid her time on the ITV show

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26 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

19 hours ago BBC Escape To The Country host issues warning after buyer's reaction to property

Escape to the Country star Nicki Chapman issued a warning to two buyers as she showed them around the first home during an episode of the hit BBC show.

Events

4 hours ago World media reacts to the Rangers promise Philippe Clement made to Belgium as USG mercilessly mocked for Ibrox sins

The Ibrox side are in the last 16 after a dramatic night in Glasgow

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33 hours ago Taxpayers fund new clothes and shoes for Channel crossing migrants worth £3,000 every day

The packs are handed out to men, women, and children to replace their seawater soaked clothing when they arrive in Dover after their dinghys have been intercepted by Border Force vessels.

Economics

19 hours ago Stormzy joins forces with McDonald's for 'famous order' in UK and Ireland

The collaboration is set to hit stores nationwide and in Ireland come February 12, but lucky fans in Croydon get an exclusive first taste on February 10

Events

11 hours ago Reform chairman hits out at Trump for 'political point scoring' after Washington DC plane crash

Reform chairman Zia Yusuf has hit out at Donald Trump for “political point scoring” after the deadly Washington DC plane crash.

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20 hours ago Emmerdale fans baffled as they spot 'proof' Anthony Fox is still alive after brutal attack

Emmerdale fans are convinced that evil abuser Anthony Fox is still alive and being held captive by John Sugden, after spotting some clues in recent episodes of the ITV soap

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11 hours ago Legendary rock group forced to 'shelve huge 2025 UK and Europe tour plans after not being able to make the dates work'

The veteran group were reportedly gearing up to hit the road this summer on a mammoth tour up and down the country and beyond.

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20 hours ago Dramatic moment Sean Hannity reveals 'off the record' texts about jet crash from congressman

This is the moment that Sean Hannity read a congressman's 'off the record' text revealing details about the tragic American Airlines plane and US Army helicopter crash.

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12 hours 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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20 hours ago ITV Emmerdale's Ruby star Beth Cordingly issues desperate warning to fans

The actress took to social media to warn her followers to 'stop and think'

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12 hours ago Rocky theme Eye of the Tiger has been named the nation’s top commute tune

Eighties hit Eye of the Tiger has been named as the top tune to get people in the mood for work after the movie banger was used as theme to help e for Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky Balboa

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21 hours ago James Haskell says having a baby was blow to Chloe Madeley marriage in shock admission

James Haskell has suggested that his marriage to Chloe Madeley began to struggle after having a child. In a recent interview, he discussed their separation and co-parenting their son, Bodhi, while criticising how he was portrayed in their ITV documentary.

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13 hours ago Biggest US trading allies brace for a ‘game of chicken’ with Trump’s tariffs

Canada and Mexico draw plans to mitigate effect of duties Trump has threatened, possibly sparking a trade warTrump’s tariffs explainedAmerica’s biggest trading partners are bracing for Donald Trump to impose sweeping tariffs on their exports after the US president repeated his threat to hit Canada and Mexico with new duties.Officials in Ottawa and Mexico City have drawn up plans to retaliate against Washington with tariffs of their own, raising the prospect of a damaging trade war. Businesses inside the US and across the world have warned of widespread disruption if the Trump administration pushes ahead. Continue reading...

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21 hours ago Coronation Street exposes Chesney Brown's 'unpredictable' harasser as they sign up Marvel star

The ITV soap has exposed who the mystery van driver is that has been harrassing Chesney for months

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14 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'

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21 hours ago Nearly 11 million people hit by post delays over Christmas, says Citizens Advice

'For far too long, letter delays and poor service have become business as usual at Royal Mail'

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