71 m. ago First it was family, now it’s a feud. But even in meltdown, Brand Beckham is raking it in | Marina Hyde

Brooklyn and his wife Nicola have fallen out with the rest of the multimedia-lifestyle-industrial-complex. Luckily, it’s all being kept very private What is “Brand Beckham”? I don’t mean to question the very idea of a celebrity brand – far from it. In fact, part of the reason that celeb-watching phrases like “the brand” and “controlling the narrative” have gone completely mainstream is because of David and Victoria Beckham. So ubiquitous is the professionalisation of celebrity these days, and so media-literate is the public, that it’s hard to remember just how revolutionary the Beckhams were in British culture back in the day. Twenty-five years ago, nobody except some rarefied elite publicist wanged on about narratives. But now everyone knows how to read an influencer. Almost all celebrities are regarded primarily as people who are selling something. Furthermore, people act like mis-selling a lifestyle is worse than several major financial crimes.Anyway, back to the brand. What is t...

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76 m. ago Red Bull era takes flight after Newcastle break record for season ticket sales

Energy drink company planning considerable investment as anticipation for success sets in sports-mad regionNewcastle Falcons already had wings, but after their purchase by Red Bull a club that have long been in freefall should once again take flight.Within 24 hours of the takeover completing on Tuesday, the rebranded Newcastle Red Bulls had already sold more season-tickets than for the whole of last season, with Wednesday’s sales figure the highest for a single day in the club’s 29-year professional history. Continue reading...

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84 m. ago Dad purchases £6 coat from charity shop and is blown away when he checks pockets

A father-son duo have shared their delight after coming away with the bargain of a lifetime from a charity shop - and what's even better is that it had a surprise inside the pocket waiting for them

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91 m. ago Travel enthusiast's night on sleeper train leaves viewers shocked by one detail

The travel and food content creator boarded the train from London to Penzance on their overnight service but viewers of his journey were left stunned

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1 hour ago Next shoppers gush over 'cute' £12 ornament that 'completes their bathroom'

The animal trinkets would look great in any Scottish (or non-Scottish) home.

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1 hour ago Dwr Cymru issues update as major water outage enters second day

The water company says it is continuing to complete "difficult repairs"

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1 hour ago Arsenal complete recruitment process as Max Porter is appointed new under

Gunners have opted to promote from within

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2 h. ago Sharp spike in migrant arrivals to Spain's Balearic islands raises fears archipelago could be new gateway into Europe

In the space of three days this week, 639 migrants reached the islands aboard 38 small boats. So far this year, 4,500 migrants have arrived there, according to the Spanish government.

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2 h. ago Refugee charity boss who accused Robert Jenrick of 'xenophobia' in BBC row says top Tory should work with him to 'de

Dr Krish Kandiah, founder of the Sanctuary Foundation, said he had offered an 'olive branch' to the shadow justice secretary following a row earlier this week.

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2 h. ago Erling Haaland excites Man City fans at charity night with Pep Guardiola claim

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is more optimistic heading into the new season after seeing the mood Pep Guardiola is in

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2 h. ago Housing asylum seekers in Essex hotel causing ‘very serious problem’, court told

Epping Forest District Council is seeking an interim injunction stopping migrants from being accommodated at the Bell Hotel in Epping.

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2 h. ago Youtuber Caspar Lee shares his investing journey and tips for beginners

Influencer Casper Lee shares his top tips for those who want to start investing.

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3 h. ago Charity rowers MP mistook for migrants complete first leg of journey

Row4MND is aiming to raise £57 million for research into motor neurone disease with a series of four epic rows over four years.

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3 h. ago Voices: Facial recognition cameras mistook me for a wanted man – I worry who’ll be next

Shaun Thompson was wrongly identified as a criminal by new police cameras. Here, he explains why, if this technology is rolled out across the country, or is used at this year’s Notting Hill Carnival, as planned, such injustices will disproportionately affect Black people

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3 h. ago 'I endured flight from hell over passenger's rude act that he refused to stop'

A man was forced to speak up when his seatmate on an overnight flight began doing something inconsiderate in the middle of their journey - and he refused to stop

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3 h. ago Couple's charity challenge takes them to Dumfries and Galloway coastline

Charlotte and Wayne Stainton are aiming to cover the entire UK coastline to support the North West Air Ambulance.

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3 h. ago Premier League returns at Anfield, ‘no change’ on Isak; transfer news and more – live

Latest news and updates before Premier League openerPreviews | Barney Ronay on Premier League | Mail JohnWe all love a bargain. Although, in Premier League terms these days, a £30m transfer constitutes a bargain. You get the point though and here Harry Paterson lists several players who could end up looking real value for money.Fancy some in-depth team-by-team Premier League previews? Here’s West Ham, the 19th of 20, and we’ll complete the set with Wolves later today. Click away and you’ll find links to all the others. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Epping asylum seeker hotel has become ‘feeding ground for unrest’, says council seeking ban

Epping Forest District Council has applied for High Court injunction in bid to stop The Bell hotel housing asylum seekers

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3 h. ago Game Of Thrones star, former Lioness and TV presenter announced for Strictly

Kristian Nairn, Karen Carney and Ross King complete the line-up for this year’s show.

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4 h. ago Final Strictly Come Dancing star announced as fans fume over 'underwhelming' line

BBC's Strictly Come Dancing has announced the final star to complete its line-up of 15 celebrities competing in this year's series – as the final name was announced fans can't hide their disappointment

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