Two weddings, one double booking and a series of cliches are the order of the day in Nicholas Stoller’s Bride Wars-lite comedyAny film combining the comedy talents of Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon is unlikely to be entirely terrible. That said, the wildly uneven wedding clash comedy You’re Cordially Invited is certainly in the vicinity of terrible on numerous occasions. Ferrell plays Jim, the smothering, widowed dad of Jenni (Geraldine Viswanathan); Witherspoon is Margot, the overprotective older sister of Neve, played by Meredith Hagner. When, due to an administrative snafu, Jenni’s and Neve’s weddings are double booked at the same venue, Jim and Margot are determined that their loved ones will still get their day to remember, no matter the cost to the rival party or to personal dignity. Wedding catastrophe cliches abound (cakes, hair and frocks take the brunt of the physical comedy). Ferrell’s crocodile wrestling scene notwithstanding, this just feels like a Bride Wars rip-of...

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In a speech in Oxford this week, the chancellor claimed that a new runway at Heathrow could create up to 100,000 new jobs and open Britain up to new markets.

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Emma Louise Connolly has shared the affordable £75 sonic electric toothbrush she’s ‘obsessed with’ thanks to its 40 day battery life and sustainable plant-based brush heads

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It's been described as "one of the country's leading luxury destinations"

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Billy Ripley, 20, was stabbed to death in a church graveyard in Hailsham, East Sussex, in the early evening of August 29 last year

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Before the day breaks on a winter morning at the Pong Lake wetland in northern India, muffled honks of geese are heard in the distance.

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It was the type of upsetting yet commonplace problem most parents face from time to time. Early last month, the Taylor family were on their way home from a meal out when Trey, 11, began feeling sick.

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Australia completed the 16-0 Ashes series whitewash with victory by an innings and 122 runs in the one-off day/night Test in Melbourne on Saturday.

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A new survey by a charity working to improve early-years development has revealed that 24 per cent of parents do not consider toilet training a necessary skill before their child starts primary school.

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Locals living in the Welsh town Cwmbran say they take their shopping trolleys home with them and leave them outside for their next trip.

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This fantastic offer is valid for the opening day on Thursday, April 3 and Ladies Day on Friday, April 4

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According to a new poll, half of our 13- to 27-year-olds can’t see the point of all those time-wasting elections and parliaments. Why do they not know that authoritarianism is worse?The phrase “shocking findings” is hugely overused in the media, which is strange because it’s so clumsy. The word endings nearly rhyme, but not quite, and there’s something infantile about the word “finding” for something you’ve found. Is your lunch your eatings? Did you do any pooings this morning? Always go for a weeing before leaving the house – or building.Most “shocking findings” don’t turn out to be that shocking. The phrase gets deployed to dupe you into reading on and then it’s just some study that’s come out with something predictably depressing. Not this time. Last week, there were some genuinely shocking findings. I’d go so far as simply to call them shockings. Never mind that they were found – that’s not their key characteristic at all. They’re shockings, infuriatings and frankly frightenings...

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Exploring themes of identity, heritage and individuality, the Ghanaian photographer used surreal colours to add a dreamlike qualityReginald Kofi Boateng had spent his morning scouting the perfect location and gathering props. “The day was steeped with intention,” says Boateng, who comes from Koforidua, in eastern Ghana and now lives in Dansoman, in the capital, Accra.“Dansoman is a sprawling estate and a place of contrasts,” he says. “Stories are waiting to be uncovered in its bustling streets and quiet corners. This setting became the perfect backdrop to explore themes of identity, heritage and individuality.” Continue reading...

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Unai Emery driving move for out-of-favour forwardVilla discussing including option to buy RashfordAston Villa are close to agreeing a deal to take Marcus Rashford on loan for the rest of the season, with Unai Emery driving the move to sign the out-of-favour Manchester United forward.Villa have been exploring the market in that position after the departure of Jhon Durán, with Matheus Cunha, João Félix, Marco Asensio and Mathys Tel among the options considered. The club regard Rashford as a low-risk signing given they are unlikely to pay a fee. The England international is due to have a medical on Sunday. Continue reading...

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The poll of 2,000 people uncovered that the length of time couples spend sleeping together varies depending on the specific time of day and place they are.

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The Airbrush Flawless Finish has been on my wishlist for years and Makeup fans will know it takes a long time to use up a powder, so it's the perfect opportunity to try

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This is the moment customers surged around Barclays' cash machines in London because of an IT glitch that has also left millions struggling with online banking services.

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Australia defeat Sweden 3-1 to seal home tie in next roundPeers-Ebden beat Bergevi-Goransson 6-7 (7-9), 6-3, 6-2Olympic champions John Peers and Matt Ebden have reunited to seal an emphatic Davis Cup triumph in Sweden and celebrate their Australian team earning a rare tie back on home soil.With Lleyton Hewitt’s outfit 2-0 overnight in the first-round qualifying tie after the first-day singles in Stockholm, the golden veterans teamed up on Saturday for the first time since their Paris triumph to win the tie-clinching doubles rubber. Continue reading...

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If you're after a brighter smile, just in time for February 14, aka Valentine's Day, then this could be your saving grace.

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The actor and comedian, 45, tells Tom Parker Bowles about school Nutella feasts, the glamour of frozen orange juice and why he won't taste his own cooking

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It might sounds strange, but scattering a spice in your garden this February is the perfect way to keep food out for birds - without it being stolen by other animals

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Before investing in watches - and you can start with a few thousand pounds - first study the market.

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The Bluebirds were battered 7-0 on a sobering day for the club

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Cammy Day quit last month, hours after we revealed allegations that he sexually harassed vulnerable Ukrainians fleeing war.

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The director suggested a Star Wars actor would take over the iconic role

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Further tariffs being considered for European Union and for energy, metals, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductor sectors

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Heading out on a Valentine's Day date and in need of some outfit inspiration? We've found pink, red and heart-printed outfits for all occasions from New Look, Boden and more

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The former Labour leader and his son reveal how football changed their family, and discuss the pleasure and pain that comes from loving such a voraciously capitalist sportLast Saturday morning, with the biting cold and bright sunshine providing a perfect day for football, Jeremy Corbyn climbed off his bicycle at Tufnell Park playing fields. I joked about a red bike being appropriate for his politics and his beloved Arsenal but Corbyn just smiled and gazed at the teeming pitches.His eldest son, Ben, is a scout for the Arsenal academy and runs the London Football School which coaches around a thousand young footballers. They range in age from three to 18 and there are 42 LFS teams. Continue reading...

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Mark Williams-Thomas, who helped in the search for Jay, has said he will release the "full details" of the case in a bombshell new programme

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Thousands are set to take to the streets

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Shoppers can bag a bottle of the designer aftershave for less than £10 at Argos by stacking two online deals

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Comedian Simon Day battled a cocaine and crack addition at the height of his The Fast Show fame, unbeknownst to the rest of the cast. Now, he says, he can't believe he's still here

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President’s ‘culture war’ crusade targets DEI and LGBTQ+ rights in bid to spread rightwing agenda, experts sayDonald Trump didn’t need to wait for the black box flight recorder. He knew what caused the mid-air collision of a passenger plane and army helicopter that killed 67 people. Or he thought he did.“They actually came out with a directive – ‘too white’,” the US president told reporters on Thursday, seeking to blame former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden for including Black and Latino people in the federal workforce. “We want the people that are competent.” Continue reading...

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The high street retailer's Pure Cotton Denim Relaxed Shacket will be a hard-working wardrobe staple no matter the weather.

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Sam found himself getting sucked deeper and deeper in to betting, sometimes risking £11,000 in a day. Now a judge has ruled he was unlawfully targetedAt 1.17pm on 15 August 2018, Sam* logged in to his online betting account and gambled five days’ worth of wages. Already deep in debt – having taken out 13 loans over three years, and with his marriage under strain – he had been desperate to quit.But Sky Betting & Gaming, operator of Sky Bet, Casino, and Vegas, had other ideas. Having labelled him a “high value” customer, and not realising he was at risk, it had sent him an email promising a £100 bonus if he spent £400 on a casino game. “Well done on making it past level 2. Can you make it even further this week?” it said. Soon after receiving it, Sam deposited £400. Continue reading...

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TikTok famous busker Sam Rendina didn't expect to get a response like this when he started singing Supermarket Flowers by Ed Sheeran – and it's left many feeling emotional

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Love is in the air, so spoil someone special or treat yourself to our pick of Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day gifts from as little as £4

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The loss of the young figure skaters whose lives were cut tragically short in the American Eagle flight 5342 crash has ripped a hole in the tightly knit world of figure skatingEveryone agreed it was the best camp they’d ever been to. The most fun. There was an interpretive dance class. Successful jump drills were met with high-fives all around. On the day of the Chinese new year, the kids all went out for hot pot. And parents and coaches, regardless of athlete rivalries, intermingled in camaraderie; when one parent noticed a coach’s voice grow hoarse, they pulled a ginger shot from out of their purse, handing it to her with a smile.National development camps, such as the one that took place following the US figure skating championships in Wichita last week, are held for the highest performing juvenile, intermediate and novice skaters. The young athletes with the greatest potential are offered this chance to watch the stars of their sport compete, and then learn from some of the most...

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Watch Groundhog Day 2025 live today (2 February) as Punxsutawney Phil gives his end of winter prediction.

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Lego fans rejoice, as Aldi has brought out a dupe flower set which is just a fraction of the cost and could wow your partner this Valentine's Day.

Economics

Mark Williams-Thomas, who worked on the case at the time, says he will release the 'full details' of the investigation in a new programme after the discovery of Jay's body last year

Events

Douglas Blyde raises a glass to the sheer absurdity of love

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The bank said it has been tackling ‘ongoing technical issues’ since Friday.

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Jay Slater investigator Mark Williams-Thomas has said he will 'make a programme' about the disappearance and 'put into the public domain what was known at the time and since'

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Punxsutawney Phil’s team of top-hatted associates will issue the woodchuck’s weather verdict as the sun rises

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The condition is more common in women - and the symptoms can easily be dismissed and overlooked

Economics

Barclays customers have been unable to access the bank's mobile banking app and Internet banking services for over 24 hours following an IT outage

Events

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 's undisguised loathing for the British Press always played a role in their decision to move to the US.

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Marcell Bridgeman, 24, spent £170,000 on six kilos of cocaine which he sold on for profit. But his possessions and cash were seized by police when they executed a warrant

Economics

Border has been closed since May 2024 for even the most urgent medical cases and evacuations are significant first stepThe Rafah terminal that marks the crossing between southern Gaza and Egypt straddles a complicated border. On the Egyptian side, a double arch marks the entry to the terminal buildings themselves, and beyond, Gaza.Television cameras on the Egyptian side caught the moment on Saturday that the crossing, which has been closed since May, was reopened for medical evacuations showing one young girl, whose foot had been amputated, being loaded into an Egyptian ambulance. Continue reading...

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Beauty writer Eve Rowlands has been on the lookout for a new scent after wearing Floral Street Peony Wonderland to death - and she thinks she's found her new favourite in Marc Jacobs' latest release

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Before investing in watches - and you can start with a few thousand pounds - first study the market.

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When asked about his plans to visit the crash site, Trump made a joke: ‘The water? You want me to go swimming?’Every day, the world seems to get stupider and stupider and our leaders seem to get nastier and nastier. Nobody expects empathy or accuracy from Donald Trump but, even by the extremely low standards to which he is held, his reaction to the tragic mid-air collision in Washington DC that killed 67 people on Wednesday night was shocking. Continue reading...

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Prominent banker Mark Garney labelled Donald Trump a “bully” after the president signed executive orders implementing 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada.

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Bionic, real name Matty Campbell, 29, has been advertising the US brand Ghost on his Instagram account.

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When asked about his plans to visit the crash site, Trump made a joke: ‘The water? You want me to go swimming?’Every day, the world seems to get stupider and stupider and our leaders seem to get nastier and nastier. Nobody expects empathy or accuracy from Donald Trump but, even by the extremely low standards to which he is held, his reaction to the tragic mid-air collision in Washington DC that killed 67 people on Wednesday night was shocking. Continue reading...

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Valentine's Day is fast approaching, so if you've got a date with your other half planned, we've got you covered with some outfit inspiration for every type of date

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Mark Charters, 51, who stole equipment including anaesthetic devices and feeding pumps from operating theatres and wards from University Hospital of North Durham has now been jailed.

Economics

Lynn Ban, the Bling Ring Empire star, who died at the age of 52 following a ski accident at Christmas, was the latest celebrity to perish on the slopes, despite wearing a helment and good skiing conditions.

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US firm Ghost has been reported to regulators by the UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health and ad watchdog TINA.org

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The January transfer window is almost over but Liverpool are still involved in a number of transfer sagas, including the futures of Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk

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The tourists suffered a 16-0 series defeat after losing the day/night Test in Melbourne by an innings and 122 runs.

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Six years ago, the Royal Mint created one million special edition Brexit 50p coins. However, the coins never saw the light of day due to a manufacturing error and were instead approved to be destroyed.

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The Manchester Evening News' Man City team has a free WhatsApp community where subscribers will receive all of the biggest stories

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It's a hidden gem but fans can't stop watching when finding it

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Customers were unable to check their accounts on what for many was their January pay day.

Economics

Australia completed an historic clean sweep with an innings and 122-run victory in the day/night Test in Melbourne.

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A win against Fulham and draw at Villa are early signs of a better fit at West Ham on manager’s return to his old clubGraham Potter’s return to Chelsea coming on deadline day feels symbolic. West Ham’s head coach does not look back fondly at the extravaganza of player trading when he was in charge at Stamford Bridge in January 2023. It was a time of chaos and unreasonable pressure. The new owners were spending like there was no tomorrow and by the time window closed it was left to Potter to make sense of a squad so bloated there was not enough space for everyone in the first-team dressing room.Good luck with that. Chelsea had crowed after beating Arsenal to Mykhaylo Mudryk. Negotiations with Benfica led to a British transfer record for Enzo Fernández. Noni Madueke, David Datro Fofana and Benoît Badiashile joined. A deal for Malo Gusto was confirmed for the summer. João Félix arrived on loan. Jorginho took his experience and nous to Arsenal. Hakim Ziyech’s loan to Paris Saint-Germain...

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Entrepreneur and self-made millionaire Mark Tilbury took to TikTok to share five things he always does before a flight – he wanted to give some tips to others

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Forwards, who live next to each other, make for an effective partnership but will potential suitors pull them apart?Maybe it was a distraction technique or just because he couldn’t believe Bryan Mbeumo would miss again. The sight of Yoane Wissa raising his arms in celebration and running towards the away supporters before his strike partner – and nextdoor neighbour – had even started his run-up for the retaken penalty against Crystal Palace on Saturday was one of the more comical moments of the season.But it said everything about the relationship between the two forwards, whose goals have made Brentford the fifth-highest scoring team in the Premier League before their meeting with Tottenham on Sunday, with both reaching double figures before the halfway mark. Continue reading...

Events

Luke Littler is just three games from bagging the first ranking title of 2025 with just eight elite stars remaining at the star-studded darts event.

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Ripley Castle near Harrogate, North Yorkshire, is on the market for the first time in the family's 700-year history, but interested buyers will have to fork out £21million and potentially compete with the likes of Donald Trump

Economics

Donald Trump yesterday oversaw some of the most chilling - and probably illegal - actions ever taken by a US President. Also, he emptied some reservoirs for no reason

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