86 m. ago Gem of a village with cosy pubs, tearooms and unmatched views

Nestled near Peak District National Park, this charming Derbyshire village is bursting with character and offers the perfect pit stop after a day of hiking around Mam Tor

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5 h. ago Behind every name on this yellow brick road is the story of a brave child that has endured hell

Inspiring stories of children whose dreams have been granted by a local charity are honoured

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10 h. ago Bodyguard who inspired character in TV’s Minder & protected Sir Paul McCartney, has died aged 75

THE bodyguard who inspired the Minder TV character Terry McCann has died aged 75, it was revealed last night. Michael “Danny” Francis was a former boxer and one-time drug dealer. The Londoner guarded stars including Paul McCartney, Cher and members of Led Zeppelin and Kiss. McCann — played by the late Dennis Waterman in the...

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14 h. ago ‘Desire in one of its rawest forms’: what do we know about limerence?

For everything from pop music to poetry, overwhelming infatuation offers inspiration and storylines. But when might this tip over into something a little less healthy?For months after her relationship ended, Anna* couldn’t stop thinking about him.Each morning she’d wake with a jolt of grief; an intense, almost physical feeling that morphed into thoughts of him that consumed nearly every waking hour. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Scottish winter baby girl names inspired by snow, islands and fire glow

Picking a name for your little one is no easy task and with so many options out there, it can feel overwhelming. To make it a little easier, here's a list of Scottish winter baby girl names to inspire your choice

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19 h. ago Fugitive Scots gangster Ross ‘Miami’ McGill taunts authorities weeks after justice dodge brag

ON-THE-RUN mob boss Ross McGill has taunted authorities who are hunting him down. In an apparent dig at police, the ex-Rangers ultra, 31, uploaded a picture on X/ Twitter showing his face on a Where's Wally? cartoon. The much-loved children's book challenges readers to find a character within a detailed and crowded illustration. Also on the cryptic...

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21 h. ago Manchester City look to bounce back, EFL team news and buildup – matchday live

News and discussion as we build up to the day’s actionPremier League things | Get in touchParis Saint-Germain head to Monaco in Ligue 1 today and the hosts’ confidence has been low. The lack of confidence within Sébastien Pocognoli’s side was clear on Wednesday, when Monaco drew 2-2 with Pafos in the Champions League, twice letting the lead slip.The eight-time French champions have won only one of its past five matches across all competitions, with Pocognoli saying he is still struggling to find the right formula since replacing Adi Hütter in October.We have too many variations in character and it’s up to me to bring that under control. I’ve been working on it for a month. I’m trying to understand [the team], push it and stimulate it, it’s something that takes time.Vitinha is growing and the team also. He’s so special, so different. I’m very happy for him because he deserves that. He works so hard, shows such personality.[Pedri] will play some minutes, but [won’t be in the starting]...

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21 h. ago Rage rooms: can smashing stuff up really help to relieve anger and stress?

Venues promoting destruction as stress relief are appearing around the UK but experts – and our correspondent – are unsureIf you find it hard to count to 10 when anger bubbles up, a new trend offers a more hands-on approach. Rage rooms are cropping up across the UK, allowing punters to smash seven bells out of old TVs, plates and furniture.Such pay-to-destroy ventures are thought to have originated in Japan in 2008, but have since gone global. In the UK alone venues can be found in locations from Birmingham to Brighton, with many promoting destruction as a stress-relieving experience. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Stranger Things star plays iconic literary character in 'perfect' period drama

All episodes are available to stream for free and it is the perfect time to discover it

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23 h. ago Woman branded 'inappropriate' for wearing 'boob towel' to Disney hits back at trolls

Emily Rainey, 25, sparked controversy after posting a TikTok video showing her risqué Cinderella-inspired outfit in a Disney car park – with critics deeming it 'inappropriate'

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23 h. ago Missing Wales star hits the headlines as epic performance inspires miracle comeback

The Welshman was imperious as he inspired a quite remarkable comeback win for his club

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25 h. ago Coronation Street star's inspiration for Maggie Driscoll as she meets 'younger self' in past discovery

Pauline McLynn only made her debut as Maggie Driscoll in October and there's lots to come in the ITV soap

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28 h. ago Coronation Street fans to discover Maggie Driscoll truth as flashback details confirmed

Viewers of the ITV soap will learn more about the new character, played by Father Ted icon Pauline McLynn

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33 h. ago Emmerdale spoilers: Soap legend's arrival shocks villagers as Kim Tate faces death

Emmerdale spoilers for December have confirmed the cameo of a soap legend, leaving characters stunned, while there's also discoveries and danger ahead for one ITV soap favourite

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33 h. ago Even after he snapped my neck and left me paralysed, I still tried to protect Robert

Trudi Burgess had been in intensive care for less than 48 hours when she had a dream that inspired her to live. 

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35 h. ago Sony Black Friday 2025: huge reductions on headphones, TVs, PS5s and cameras

Here are the best Sony deals for Black Friday 2025.

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37 h. ago EastEnders’ character to be diagnosed with breast cancer upon return to Albert Square

BBC soap is working with a breast cancer charity to ensure the story is handled accurately and sensitively

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37 h. ago EastEnders' Sam Mitchell to face devastating cancer battle amidst BBC return

EastEnders character Sam Mitchell will face a battle with breast cancer in an upcoming storyline as the Walford icon makes a comeback to the BBC soap after two years away

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37 h. ago EastEnders reveal Sam Mitchell's fate after being diagnosed with cancer upon return

The character will be seen for the first time since last year on the BBC soap this Christmas

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37 h. ago EastEnders icon to be diagnosed with breast cancer after 'erratic behaviour'

The legendary BBC soap has revealed that EastEnders character Sam Mitchell, played by Kim Medcalf, is to be diagnosed with breast cancer after the discovery of a lump

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