18 h. ago A day in the life of an asylum hotel: inside the UK’s most controversial accommodation

The media often stigmatises asylum hotels – and they are sometimes physically attacked too. But behind closed doors are people who dream of work, wheels, security and the simple freedom to choose what they eatMuhammad is from Afghanistan and has a lot to think about today. He has good news – he’s received his asylum decision and he can stay in the UK. But that has brought up a new problem: he will have to leave the budget hotel in Yorkshire where he has been living for months – and he has nowhere else to live.Still, Muhammad has offered to introduce me to some of the other people who live here. I work part-time for the Refugee Council, which means I sometimes visit asylum hotels. They are strange, sad places that are misunderstood, targeted by protesters and even – for instance, last summer – physically attacked. This one is next to an overgrown riverbank. Many of the guests here are from war zones – you might recognise the names of their home towns from maps on the news. In most ca...

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38 h. ago From festive makeup to handy accessories: What to wear on St Patrick’s Day if you don’t have any green

St Patrick’s Day has been celebrated on 17 March since 1631

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44 h. ago Ant McPartlin tearful as he says 'we did it' as he and Dec Donnelly celebrates 'best day of my life'

Ant and Dec had some interesting comments as they made an unexpted appearance on TV over the weekend

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49 h. ago Newcastle star labels Carabao Cup Final win as 'the best day of my life'

Bruno Guimaraes promised Newcastle fans when he signed and they were threatened by relegation that he would do everything he could to lead them to a trophy - on Sunday he delivered

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55 h. ago Ant McPartlin loses voice and Dec Donnelly risks wife's fury as they celebrate Newcastle win

Ant and Dec were in the stands watching Newcastle United Football Club defeat Liverpool Football Club in the Carabao Cup final and had some interesting comments after the final whistle

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56 h. ago Sam Fender joins Ant and Dec in social media celebrations after Newcastle trophy

Declan Donnelly said it was ‘the best day of my life’.

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6 d. ago The ‘final turning point’ that helped Kym Marsh quit smoking for good

The TV presenter revealed her family is the main reason she quit smoking ahead of No Smoking Day

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7 d. ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Aries sees a promising day for their love life

Today's horoscopes, brought to you by Russell Grant.

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7 d. ago Martin Lewis issues 49 day alert to E.on, OVO, Octopus, British Gas, Outfox customers

Martin Lewis has issued an urgent warning to anyone on a fixed rate energy deal - and those who are considering getting one from the likes of E.on, Octopus, OVO, British Gas, Outfox the Market and SSE

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8 d. ago How to win free Krispy Kreme donuts for one year this St. Patrick’s Day

Winners will receive one free box of glazed donuts per month from April 2025 to March 2026

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8 d. ago Best Mother's Day beauty gift ideas from Charlotte Tilbury, Liz Earle and more

From indulgent gifts to affordable sets and more, here's what to buy for the special lady in your life this Mother's Day

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8 d. ago Kamay review – searing story of Afghan Hazara family’s painful quest for justice

A daughter’s death is the catalyst for a difficult journey to Kabul, chronicled in this claustrophobic documentary about the void left by traumaLiving in the remote, mountainous Daikundi province in central Afghanistan, the Khawari family is part of the Hazara community, one of the most persecuted ethnic groups in the region. The family’s day-to-day life is coloured by tragedy: while enrolled at Kabul University, Zahra, the eldest daughter, killed herself after her thesis was repeatedly rejected by her supervisors. Named after an indigenous plant that survives in the harsh climate of the region, Ilyas Yourish and Shahrokh Bikaran’s searing film is anchored by the family’s resolute quest for justice.From the beginning, Kamay contextualises Zahra’s death within a bloody history of ethnic violence. Back in the 19th century, more than half of the Hazara population were massacred during the reign of Abdur Rahman Khan. Nearly 200 years later, systematic brutality and discrimination contin...

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8 d. ago 'He made a bad mistake but at the end of the day I’ve got a sentence for life as well'

Niall Peak was jailed for 16 years after he pushed Rob Harris down the stairs of a nightclub

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9 d. ago Unique Mother's Day gifts from £10 to suit every mother figure in your life

Find that special something for your mum (or mother figure) with our pick of presents for all budgets, with fashion, beauty, chocolate, kitchen, garden and homeware buys from £10.95

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1 week ago He ate breakfast every day beside his late wife's tomb... and told friends his life was over. Then a friendship of 30 years took an unexpected twist

Eighteen months ago Lord Saatchi, 78, realised he was falling in love, after 12 years of mourning his beloved wife Josephine Hart (inset), with their old friend Lynn Forester de Rothschild (left).

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1 week ago 'Women here look after each other, and look after themselves as well'

Manchester has a strong reputation for equality - but as we mark International Women's Day what does life look like as a woman living in the city in 2025?

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1 week ago Brooklyn Beckham shares unusual daily routine that's VERY different from yours

Brooklyn Beckham, who recently celebrated his 26th birthday, has shared what a day in the life of the star looks like as he takes on a new career.

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1 week ago Brooklyn Beckham reveals his routine and how he fills his day amid ANOTHER career change

Brooklyn Beckham has shared an insight into his day-to-day life when he's not busy working as he aims to make a name for himself in the world of motorsport

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2 w. ago IHOP is giving away free pancakes today — here’s how to get them

The freebie only applies to customers dining in IHOP restaurants

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2 w. ago 'It's like I woke up one day and I'd lost five years of my life

Victims are being failed by record crown court delays which are deepening their trauma and making many feel justice is 'out of reach', the Victims’ Commissioner has warned

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