5 h. ago Corrie icons William Roache, 93, and Barbara Knox, 92, reveal they have no plans to retire as they lead the winners at Variety Club Awards after bagging Outstanding Contribution to TV

As they led the winners taking home gongs at the ceremony, the soap stars claimed that they have no plans to retire despite being on the show for a combined 118 years

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7 h. ago Vanessa Williams, Alexandra Burke and Donna Air opt for sleek black looks as they lead the glamorous arrivals at the Variety Club Awards

Vanessa Williams, Alexandra Burke and Donna Air were among the stars of showbiz leading the way at the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards on Sunday evening.

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8 h. ago Vernon Kay, Ant and Dec and Stephen Fry win at Variety Club Showbusiness Awards

Singer Olly Murs won the Silver Heart award for outstanding contribution to music.

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15 h. ago Corrie icon, 96, recalls 'difficult time' on soap after more than a thousand episodes

Coronation Street legend Thelma Barlow, who played Mavis Wilton on the ITV soap, has opened up about her most challenging time on the cobbles

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53 h. ago Frostbitten plants could be saved as RHS expert explains how to spot a lost cause

While frost-damaged plants may sometimes seem dead, a simple test can reveal if it’s possible to save as one expert revealed how to do just that

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68 h. ago What the datacenter boom means for America’s environment – and electricity bills

In this week’s newsletter: from Google to Amazon to OpenAI, the economic and climate cost of datacenters continues to grow• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereThe headlong rush to build huge new datacenters, in order to support the growth of AI, is raising a number of concerns in the US – around the impact upon the climate crisis, water use and electricity bills. It’s also set to reshape American politics in potentially unusual ways.Companies such as Microsoft, Google, OpenAI, Amazon and Meta are pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into new datacenters that will form the backbone to the surging use of AI by businesses and the public.Bird migration is changing. What does this reveal about our planet? – visualisedTowns may have to be abandoned due to floods with millions more homes in Great Britain at riskThe plastic inside us: how microplastics may be reshaping our bodies and mindsDatacenter emissions probably 662% higher than big tech claims. Can it kee...

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3 d. ago Bird migration is changing. What does this reveal about our planet? – visualised

Bird migrations rank as one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Thanks to GPS tracking, scientists are uncovering extraordinary insights into ancient and mysterious journeys – and new threats that are reshaping them.Bird migrations rank as one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Thanks to GPS tracking, scientists are uncovering extraordinary insights into ancient and mysterious journeys – and new threats that are reshaping them.As storm-chasing seabirds, Desertas petrels seek out hurricanes that draw deep-sea creatures to the surface. Only about 200 pairs remain, although the population is stable. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Huge glasses like those worn by Corrie icon Deirdre Barlow are making a comeback

Pop-Specs said demand for oversized glasses, like those made famous by Coronation Street icon Deirdre Barlow, is soaring among younger spectacle wearers

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5 d. ago China must reveal full, unredacted London super embassy plans before approval, says minister

Housing Secretary Steve Reed is expected to make a decision on controversial plans for China’s east London new super embassy this month

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6 d. ago John Swinney to tackle 8am 'lottery' for GP appointments in SNP conference speech

EXCLUSIVE: The First Minister cited the issue in May and he will reveal further details of his plan in his speech in Aberdeen.

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8 d. ago British taxpayers could face a multimillion pound bill if Tony Blair is appointed head of interim Gaza government

The Mail on Sunday can reveal that plans for elite team of British bodyguards and special forces to protect Tony Blair have already been drawn up at the Ministry of Defence.

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1 week ago Hamilton Judo Club's Simone Hamill hailed at national awards for volunteering role

Simone picked up her prize for the impact she has made in the club as their secretary and more recently her work in the female engagement and adaptive judo space as a coach.

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1 week ago Manchester United reveal fresh Carrington plan after £50m investment

Man Utd unveiled a £50m makeover to Carrington in August and the academy building will now be redeveloped.

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1 week ago Travel experts reveal why you should never sit at the back of a plane

Some travel experts have shared their thoughts on where to avoid sitting, and many agree on the same thing.

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1 week ago 5 Emmerdale spoilers reveal Celia and Ray’s sick new plan for April and fans will be fuming

Emmerdale fans can expect a ton of drama next week on the ITV soap - from a Dingle return to Ray and Celia’s latest shock plan for April

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1 week ago Young people could get £5k cash rebate towards first home under proposal – check if you’d eligible

YOUNG people could get a £5,000 cash rebate towards the cost of their first home as part of new Tory proposals. Shadow secretary Mel Stride is reportedly set to reveal plans for a "first-job bonus", that would divert national insurance payments into a long-term savings account. Under the proposals, the first £5,000 worth of NI...

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2 w. ago Not enough shops and half empty streets: Residents in King Charles' £400k 'Disney' homes reveal what to expect from Labour's new towns plan

Perched on an unassuming hill in Dorset, hemmed in on all sides by congested main roads, rolling green fields and huge building sites - sits the small town of Poundbury - the future?

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2 w. ago Coronation Street star reveals legend Barbara Knox's phone call after discovering exit news

Sally Ann Matthews has revealed how the Rita Tanner star discovered she was leaving the ITV soap, a decade after her return.

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2 w. ago Coronation Street fans sobbing over Bet Lynch update 22 years after soap exit

Coronation Street fans are convinced they have been given a devastating update on a beloved Corrie icon

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2 w. ago Owners of Scotland's top Indian restaurant reveal plans for former Carrigan's East Kilbride

Located in the former Carrigans site in East Kilbride on Strathaven Road, the owners teased a fun twist to The Osprey that will set it apart from The Malletsheugh.

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