68 m. ago Emmerdale's Mike Parr shares how fatherhood changed his life as he expects first baby

Emmerdale star Mike Parr, who plays Ross Barton in the hit ITV soap, is set to welcome his first child with partner Isabelle Du Plessis after confirming their romance in 2024.

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78 m. ago Emmerdale star Mike Parr teases new baby and DNA twist in bombshell storyline

Ross Barton recently found out that Charity Dingle is pregnant after the pair shared an illicit romp in Emmerdale. Mike Parr has teased mayhem ahead for his alter ego.

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1 hour ago Dog owner shares important reason to always watch pet's tongue during warm weather

An animal lover has issued a stark warning to pet owners urging them to keep an eye on their dog's tongue and the way they pant in the heat as it could save their lives

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2 h. ago Treasury prepares tax reforms in push to boost UK productivity

Fears of £10bn downgrade from OBR prompt hunt for measures to improve growth

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2 h. ago Labour moves to find successor to Diane Abbott for her north London seat

Exclusive: Contenders teed up for future contest, which MP says seems ‘to pre-empt results of investigation’Moves to find a successor to Diane Abbott in the parliamentary seat she has represented since 1987 are under way, prompting concern that her fate has been decided before an investigation into her latest suspension has concluded.Figures on Labour’s national executive committee (NEC) have spoken to potential contenders, teeing them up for a future contest in her constituency of Hackney North and Stoke Newington, and giving them informal advice on how to prepare, according to a party source. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Writing on the wall for Diane Abbott as Labour moves to find successor

Exclusive: Contenders teed up for parliamentary seat, which MP says ‘seem to pre-empt results of investigation’Moves to find a successor to Diane Abbott in the parliamentary seat she has represented since 1987 are under way, prompting concern that her fate has been decided before an investigation into her latest suspension has concluded.Potential contenders have been spoken to by figures on the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC), teeing them up for a future contest in her constituency of Hackney North and Stoke Newington, and giving them informal advice on how to prepare, according to a party source. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Lanarkshire cheerleaders prepare for World Championships In America

Fame Xtreme Dance & Cheer’s youth team ‘Showtime’ are fundraising for the trip.

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3 h. ago As Netanyahu starves Gaza, there is a whole new battle to be fought in Israel – against complacency | Aluf Benn

Here in Tel Aviv, beaches and restaurants are packed. Amid that distraction, the PM is playing his power games and purging his generalsAluf Benn is editor-in-chief of HaaretzThe extreme heatwave that has hit our region this week does not distinguish between Israelis and Palestinians. But while we Israelis hide in our air-conditioned houses, offices and cars, the besieged residents of Gaza can only add the unbearable hot and humid atmosphere to their struggle to eat, drink and sleep, in constant fear of death. The starvation crisis that has exploded in Gaza this summer, following Israeli-imposed restrictions on the flow of humanitarian aid, continues to worsen despite mounting international pressure to allow in more food, medicine and critical supplies. And the killing has never stopped, while Israel is preparing for the next stage of the war to “annihilate Hamas”.Most Israelis are self-immunised to the horrors being endured by Palestinians in Gaza. Told by our government and mainstr...

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3 h. ago Amanda Owen's Our Farm Next Door future confirmed as Channel 4 shares update

Our Yorkshire Farm star Amanda Owen has issued a huge new announcement and Channel 4 fans will be pleased

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4 h. ago Nottingham Forest transfer briefing: What's really going on after Nuno Espirito Santo sounded the alarm, the four signings on their list and the target that Evangelos Marinakis has set

Nottingham Forest fans had gone to bed on Thursday night in a state of excitement on learning their club were prepared to spend close to £100m. Then Nuno Espirito Santo sounded the alarm.

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4 h. ago Danilo responds to Rangers transfer rumour about £6m rated teammate as he tells Russell Martin 'I'm ready to step up'

Danilo says he's ready to rock as he wants to cement his spot as the main No.9 at Ibrox

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4 h. ago Khamzat Chimaev strips naked to make weight for Dricus Du Plessis fight

Khamzat Chimaev has lost 37lb in the last three months as he prepares to face Dricus Du Plessis for the UFC middleweight title at UFC 319 on Saturday night

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5 h. ago Ibiza final boss questions 'What just happened' after Bonnie Blue bombshell meet up

Ibiza Final Boss Jack Kay has shared a cryptic post with fans just days after his surprise meet up with controversial adult star Bonnie Blue.

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5 h. ago Peter Andre's manager shares post about 'dangerous anger' after Katie Price comments

‘Don't push a good person too far,’ Claire Powell posted on Instagram

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5 h. ago Vicky Pattison's sweet friendship with Pete Wicks as Geordie Shore star joins Strictly

Strictly Come Dancing star, Vicky Pattison, shares a close friendship with former TOWIE favourite, Pete Wicks, who took to the dance floor on the BBC show last year

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5 h. ago Stirling County women prepare for season bow in bid to regain Premiership crown

The women's side head to the capital for a first game of the new season against well-tipped Watsonians.

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5 h. ago Business news live: FTSE 100 rises and Warren Buffett’s new $1.6bn investment

Stock market news and latest business and finance updates from Friday

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6 h. ago Lana Del Rey shares new song teaser referencing Ethel Cain feud

Lana Del Rey has shared a snippet of her new song which references her feud with Ethel Cain.

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6 h. ago Gyles Brandreth breaks down in tears live on This Morning as he shares devastating family bereavements

The 77-year-old and presenter Rachel Johnson, 51, appeared on the sofa to chat to hosts Emma Willis, 49, and Craig Doyle, 54, about VJ Day.

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6 h. ago Inside AD Ceuta as the Spanish club in Africa prepares for its first game in La Liga 2

EXCLUSIVE AD Ceuta will make history on Friday night when they become the first club from the African mainland to play a professional game in Europe in the modern era

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