30 h. ago How Madrid’s Prado Museum is trying to avoid becoming like ‘the Metro at rush

The famous gallery, home to masterpieces from Goya and Velázquez, is exploring how best to preserve, and improve, the visitor experienceFriday morning found Diego Velázquez striking the familiar pose he has held for the past 370 years, staring out, brush in one hand, palette in the other, from the huge canvas of Las Meninas.The 14 people who stood before the painting to meet the Spanish artist’s haughty gaze – not to mention the heavy eyes of the dozy mastiff in the picture’s foreground – were among the first visitors of the day to Madrid’s Prado Museum. Continue reading...

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69 h. ago Strictly’s Sara Davies shares unseen pics from Adam and Holly Ramsay’s wedding – fans say ‘his mum will be so upset’

Strictly's Sara Davies has shared some unseen snaps from Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsey's lavish wedding - and fans cannot help but point out how upset his mum must be. The BBC One star took to Instagram to share a carousel of pictures from the big day. Sara, 41, could be seen laughing and smiling...

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9 d. ago Book of condolence opened after Boxing Day death of firefighter as first picture released

Andy Leyland was 51

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1 week ago Pictured: Another Manc winter wonderland as Greater Manchester enjoys second day of snow

People across Greater Manchester have been spotted enjoying the wintry weather today

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2 w. ago Influencer and Broadway star dies at 46 after brave battle with rare cancer days after posting message from hospital bed

A BELOVED influencer, actor and Broadway star has died after a lengthy battle with a rare form of cancer. Bret Hanna-Shuford, 46, passed away just days after posting a heartbreaking photo from his hospital bed of him smiling alongside his husband. Dad-of-one Bret shared a positive Christmas Day picture where he tragically looked ahead to...

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2 w. ago In Pictures: Snow day fun as bitterly cold snap grips the UK

The chilly weather was ideal for sledging and snowballs.

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2 w. ago New Year's Day swim 2026 in pictures as hundreds descend into ice

Hundreds of people have taken to the seas around the UK to participate in the New Year's Day swim - many seen donning special outfits before spilling into the water

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2 w. ago Olivia Attwood shares emotional birthday message to husband Bradley Dack after solo Christmas Day and ‘garbage’ 2025

OLIVIA Attwood has shared an emotional birthday message for husband Bradley Dack after her solo Christmas Day. The TV star, 34, posted a picture of footballer Brad snoozing and curled up with their adorable dog Stitch. The Bad Boyfriends presenter was full of praise for her beau after their marriage came under scrutiny in recent...

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2 w. ago Coleen & Wayne Rooney hit beach in Barbados – but Kai, 16, is centre stage as girls queue up & he races dad’s Utd pal

COLEEN and Wayne Rooney have swapped the bitter British weather for a sun-drenched New Year’s getaway to Barbados - and it looks like their son Kai is the star attraction. The family were pictured enjoying a beach day on the idyllic island with Wayne’s former Manchester United teammates Michael Carrick, Jonny Evans and Darren Gibson....

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2 w. ago 'Cheeky' schoolboy, 14, killed in tragic Boxing Day tractor crash pictured

On Boxing Day, schoolboy Aaron Anderson tragically died in an incident at a farm in Durham that also left a second teenager injured

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2 w. ago First pictures of children and mum who died in Boxing Day house fire

Fionnghuala Shearman and her children Eve and Ohner died in the fire while husband Tom remains in hospital

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2 w. ago First picture of man allegedly murdered on Christmas Day as family issue statement

The family of 68-year-old former sailor Harry Turner said he would be 'sadly missed'

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2 w. ago Mum and children killed in Boxing Day blaze pictured after dad tried to save them

Fionnghuala Shearman, seven-year-old Eve and four-year-old, Ohner died in a house fire at their home in Stroud in the early hours of Boxing Day despite the efforts of her husband to save his family

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2 w. ago Children and mum who died in Boxing Day horror house fire pictured for first time

Fionnghuala Shearman, known to friends as Nu, perished alongside daughter Eve, seven, and son Ohner, four, as flames swept through their home on Brimscombe Hill, near Stroud

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2 w. ago Pictured: Mother and her two children who died in Boxing Day fire

Fionnghuala Shearman, known to friends as Nu, perished alongside daughter Eve, seven, and son Ohner, four, as flames swept through their home on Brimscombe Hill, near Stroud.

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2 w. ago Pictured: Mother who died in Boxing Day fire with her two children after father tried to rescue them

Fionnghuala Shearman, known to friends as Nu, perished alongside daughter Eve, seven, and son Ohner, four, as flames swept through their home on Brimscombe Hill, near Stroud.

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2 w. ago Pictured: Mother who died in Boxing Day fire along with her two children

Fionnghuala Shearman, known to friends as Nu, perished alongside daughter Eve, seven, and son Ohner, four, as flames swept through their home on Brimscombe Hill, near Stroud.

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2 w. ago Adam Peaty's 'heartbroken' mother looks downcast as she is seen for the first time since her son got married without her

Adam Peaty' dad Mark has been pictured the day after his son's wedding to Holly Ramsay as he enjoyed a dog walk near their family home in Staffordshire. 

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2 w. ago Paramedic who lied to use sister's health for day off caught in Christmas pictures

Natalie Twomey emailed bosses to tell them her sister's health 'deteriorated again' and she needed to be with her - but her 'lie' fell apart over a Facebook post.

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2 w. ago Adam Peaty's dad is pictured the day after son's wedding after it was revealed he WAS invited but was told he would have to sit in the back row

Adam Peaty' dad Mark has been pictured the day after his son's wedding to Holly Ramsay as he enjoyed a dog walk near their family home in Staffordshire. 

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