57 m. ago ‘Even thinking about Coldplay I get tearful’: Denise Lewis’s honest playlist

The former heptathlete throws shapes to Cameo and got gold-medal inspiration from Whitney, but which rapper helps get her out of bed?The first song I fell in love with I was at nursery school when Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen was the song of the moment. I remember seeing the video on Top of the Pops, which is chilling at first, but epic when it gets to the big guitar break.The first single I bought My mum had this little record player that used to keep me very entertained, so I got her to buy me Ring My Bell by Anita Ward for my birthday or Christmas, from a record shop in Wolverhampton. Continue reading...

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58 m. ago Gemma Collins ready to get 'real again' in 2026 after toughest year yet

Gemma Collins is manifesting a positive 2026 after a tough 2025, which saw her mum hospitalised, and is desperate to keep it real going forward

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94 m. ago Africa Cup of Nations final buildup, Premier League news, and more – matchday live

⚽ News, buildup and discussion before the day’s action⚽ Fixtures | Tables | Afcon final preview | Email us hereMeanwhile, title-chasers City were left red-faced after losing the Manchester derby to bitter rivals United. Michael Carrick enjoyed a dream start to life as United’s interim head coach and won the fans over in the best possible way.Elsewhere in the Premier League, Arsenal missed the opportunity to go nine points clear at the top of the table with a 0-0 draw away at Nottingham Forest. The Gunners missed several opportunities to take the lead, but the main talking point was a penalty incident that was cleared by VAR following a brief check. Mikel Arteta spoke very strongly about the handball incident at full-time. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Geordie Shore’s Abbie Holborn breaks silence on awkward reunion with Chantelle on set after brutal feud

LONGTIME Geordie Shore star Abbie Holborn has broken her silence on the awkward reunion with Chantelle Connelly after their explosive row last season. The co-stars managed to avoid each other for whole a year until they were forced back together for filming in 2025. 36-year-old Chantelle furiously slammed Abbie in front of their co-stars in a savage...

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1 hour ago Toddler, 2, left fighting for life after mum noticed chest turning blue in bath

Louisa Shilleto, 37, knew "something was not right" during the evening routine for toddler Charlie after she noticed the veins in his chest had turned an alarming shade of blue

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2 h. ago Long Lost Family shock as man discovered his 'parents' were really grandparents and sister was his mum

An extraodinary search for Scott Shearer this week on the emotional ITV show

Society

2 h. ago Peter Andre's sad realisation as mum reaches milestone amid heartbreaking 'decline'

Peter Andre has admitted that it is "really hard" for him to discuss his mum's decline and shared the realisation the heartbreaking circumstances have led him to

Politics

2 h. ago Donald Trump uses 3 'unethical' power moves to get his own way

A body language expert has identified three specific tactics Donald Trump uses to assert dominance in public appearances - including his signature wide-legged stance, aggressive handshake technique, and distinctive 'power pout'

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2 h. ago Woman loses £100,000 in scam, meets 'handsome bloke' online and then loses another £60k

Retired Cindy Palecek was enjoying her free time when she fell for a man she met online. The encounter with 'Mike' ended up costing her almost £100,000

Economics

2 h. ago Peter Andre shares sad realisation as mum reaches milestone amid heartbreaking 'decline'

Peter Andre has admitted that it is "really hard" for him to discuss his mum's decline and shared the realisation the heartbreaking circumstances have led him to

Politics

3 h. ago 'There was smoke pouring through the door while I was holding my tiny little baby'

A young mum was left terrified when a 'faulty' fire door caused smoke to pool into her flat.

Events

3 h. ago Pep Guardiola has already won over Manchester United transfer target's mum

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was clear about his admiration of an English talent who is also being eyed up by Manchester United

Sport

3 h. ago Bride dies 7 weeks after wedding as mum backs brain tumour clinical trials

Natalie, 31, from Warwickshire died in November 2021 after battling a brain tumour since 2017, with her mum now supporting a new initiative to help other families

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3 h. ago I was warned my children would be ripped in half when we divorced. But I had no idea just how brutal custody cases can be

My experience of court was eye-opening. And when I sat in on other cases, I realised how often mothers are vilifiedIt’s 1836 and the French writer George Sand is swimming in the River Indre with her clothes on, weighed down by layers of ankle-length fabric. To anyone passing by, she must look mad or worse – driven by a death wish. But for her there is the relief of cool water sluicing hot skin, after walking for hours in 30C heat. She’s been moving all day because if she stops she’ll remember how frightened she is: she’s about to go to court to fight for her children against a husband driven by punitive anger.Custodire. To care. To look after. To guard. To restrain. Maternal care is, we are constantly told, the most natural of functions. But for century after century, women who transgress the expected norms of what a mother should be have battled for their children and been found wanting. Maternal care comes at a price when the law is involved. And all too often custody can be more ...

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3 h. ago Park Chan Wook: ‘The Korean film industry is in a state of great danger’

The acclaimed director of ‘Oldboy’ and ‘The Handmaiden’ speaks to Louis Chilton about the problems facing his country’s filmmakers, his one-time reputation for grotesquerie, and his darkly funny new satire ‘No Other Choice’

Politics

5 h. ago Katie Allan's mum welcomes report that found 'routine contempt' toward women in jails

Mum Linda, whose daughter Katie took her own life at Polmont has welcomed an independent report which has found “routine ­institutional contempt” toward women in jails.

Events

5 h. ago Taxpayer grants to wealthy salmon multinationals quadruple in two years with £5.5m total bill

SNP ministers have handed around £5.5million to firms in the £1billion-a-year industry since 2021 via their Marine Scotland Fund.

Economics

5 h. ago I used to work at Next and this is the item hundreds of people would buy

After working as a sales assistant in Next for over four years made, I saw first-hand the pieces that customers always came back for and these three pairs of trousers I personally reccommend

Economics

8 h. ago Gripping new thriller with 92% Rotten Tomato rating is the best film I have seen in ages

If you're looking for a great watch in the cinema, this could be the film for you.

Politics

8 h. ago 'Phenomenal' cinema film is an enthralling watch full of twists and turns – a must

The fast-paced flick has a 92% Rotten Tomatoes audience rating that fans are calling "one of the best thrillers" – and I couldn't agree more.

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