2 h. ago Beyond Paradise's Zahra Ahmadi's life from 'tough' career choice to 'bug incident' whilst filming

Beyond Paradise is back on BBC One with Zahra Ahmadi as Esther Williams and in the new season, she is thrown out of her comfort zone with an unexpected change in her personal life

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2 h. ago Newcastle’s new stadium video gives added impetus to proposed move

Club promoting 65,000-capacity ground in Leazes ParkGreen-belt status could complicate Newcastle’s projectNewcastle have produced a glossy promotional video of a new 65,000-capacity stadium at Leazes Park in the strongest indication yet that they are planning to leave St James’ Park, their home since 1892.Club executives presented the chairman, Yasir al-Rumayyan, with plans for a new stadium and a redevelopment of St James’ in a meeting at Matfen Hall in Northumberland last month, but have yet to confirm their intentions. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago DWP to confirm estimated number of PIP claimants affected by new reforms

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is expected to confirm this week how many people could be affected by proposed changes to the welfare system

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3 h. ago Amazon quietly disables two key privacy features in its Alexa speakers

It’s part of a company push to turn a profit from the devices, writes Kathy Reid

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3 h. ago NS&I warns of major change for anyone with Premium Bonds from April

The prize fund rate is being reduced from April

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3 h. ago Hurtigruten reveals plans to change the way cruise ships sail

Hurtigruten is one of the oldest cruise firms in the world and is now pushing forward with a vision for the future of commercial sailing that is greener and cleaner than it is now

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3 h. ago With a little help from my friend: John, Paul and the ‘romance’ that transformed culture

The emotional bond between John and Paul was at the heart of the Beatles’ success – but it’s not the first time intense, creative male friendships have changed the world John Lennon and Paul McCartney met and fell for each other in the summer of 1957. John was 16, Paul 14. Paul came to see John play with his skiffle group, the Quarry Men, at a village fete. Introduced afterwards, they almost immediately formed a connection that went beyond the bounds of normal male friendship.Lennon and McCartney were not sexual partners, as far as we know. But in every other sense, their relationship was a romance: intoxicating, tender and bittersweet. Passionate male friendships like this are rare, but not unique, and a remarkable number of them have changed the world, transforming our ideas about music, art, poetry and human nature. John and Paul were, without knowing it, part of an extraordinary lineage. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago New DVLA tax changes to impact thousands of drivers within days

The new rules around Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) could impact thousands of drivers when they take effect from April 1

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3 h. ago DWP making major change to benefit claimed by over 1.4million people next week

From April 7, the earnings limit for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit will be rising, meaning claimants will be able to earn more money each week and still be eligible for payments

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3 h. ago DWP minister issues blue badges update after fears people will be 'locked out'

A DWP minister has responded to concerns that people no longer eligible for disability benefits due to recent changes to the welfare system may also not be able to access other assistance that they need - such as disabled parking permits

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3 h. ago Surprise Manchester United change has proven Bruno Fernandes right

Bruno Fernandes has stepped up in countless moments for Man United in recent months - and much of it has stemmed from a tactical adjustment.

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4 h. ago Comedian's eyes changed colour after she was struck by lightning and paralysed for nine hours

Carly Electric, 30, from Queensland in Australia said the near-death experience has gone on to help with her dating life as men are 'intrigued' to hear about what happened

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4 h. ago Lily Allen's changing looks throughout the years as star shows off new boob job on spa break

Lily Allen shared a sneak peek at the results of her recent boob job at a spa this week after years of changing styles.

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4 h. ago Billionaire former Labour donor and steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal threatens to quit the UK over Rachel Reeves' 'non

Laskhmi Mittal, a steel tycoon who has lived in Britain for three decades, is reportedly preparing to leave Britain because of the Government's tax changes.

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4 h. ago Premier League civil war as owners disagree over huge change to summer transfer window

Owners of Premier League clubs have opted against changing the dates of the summer transfer window - despite recommendations from their own sporting directors to do so

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4 h. ago TV star Neil Morrissey quits his own village pub in shock announcement

The pub is adorned with Neil Morrissey memorabilia and his name is on all the signs and menus - but from next week there will be a big change

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4 h. ago British mother, 51, who ended her life at Swiss suicide clinic that did not tell her family had sunk into depression after sudden unexpected death of her only son, 26

The Pegasos clinic helped Anne Canning, 51, to die without informing her family, despite reportedly promising it had changed its practices after a similar case in 2023.

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5 h. ago Starmer ‘disappointed’ Sentencing Council won’t change guidelines that have prompted fears of two tier justice – UK politics live

Justice secretary says ‘all options are on the table’ and threatens to change law Keir Starmer has said that he is “disappointed” at the Sentencing Council’s refusal to agree to the government’s request to withdraw the guidelines that have led to claims it is promoting “two-tier” justice. (See 11.44am.) Asked about the Sentencing Council’s letter this morning, he said:Look, I’m disappointed in this response, and the lord chancellor is obviously continuing to engage on this, and we’re considering our response.All options are on the table. I’m disappointed at this outcome, and now we will have to consider what we do as a result.Farage wants you to eat chlorinated chicken just so he can keep licking the boots of his idol Donald Trump. It’s so pathetic and unpatriotic. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Swiss suicide clinic that helped healthy British woman, 51, die without telling her family sent automated reply to frantic relatives saying they were experiencing 'higher than usual demand'

The Pegasos clinic helped Anne Canning, 51, to die without informing her family, despite reportedly promising it had changed its practices after a similar case in 2023.

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5 h. ago WHSmith to disappear from High Street – and Brits are all saying the same thing

The WHSmith name will disappear from high streets for the first time in 233 years after agreeing a £76million sale deal and name change - and fans are all saying the same thing about the stores

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