8 h. ago Dame Mary Berry given outstanding achievement award at media Christmas lunch

The food writer and TV presenter was recognised by Tric for her contributions to broadcasting and her lasting influence on the British public.

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13 h. ago ‘I’ve had all the luck you can get’: Michael Caine retires for the fourth time

The 92-year-old actor made the announcement again as he received an award at the Red Sea international film festival in Saudi ArabiaMichael Caine has offered an update on his possible retirement from acting at the Red Sea international film festival in Saudi Arabia, appearing to call time on his career for the fourth time.Taking to the stage to accept a lifetime achievement award, the actor said: “I kept going until I was 90, which was two years ago, and I thought to myself I’m not going to do anything else because I’ve had all the luck you can get.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Brooklyn Beckham's gran Sandra reaches out to him on his festive social media post after family reveal they want him home for Christmas

The influencer and chef, 26, who appears to spend much of his time filming Instagram content for his 16 million followers, has been notably absent from every key family event over the course of the year

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4 d. ago LadBaby's Mark and Rox eye up Mariah Carey for sixth Christmas number one as they launch surprising product range

They’ve had five Christmas number ones and boast over 13 million followers on social media. They’ve written eight children's books and raised an incredible £1.3 million for charity. But viral sensations, LadBaby’s Rox and Mark Hoyle, content creators who live in Nottingham, come from humble beginnings.

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4 d. ago The 23 most mouthwatering cookbooks to tickle the tastebuds of your foodie friends and family

From Dame Mary to Jamie Oliver, Thomasina Miers to Diana Henry, Constance Craig Smith provides a list of the BEST cookery books to give this year.

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5 d. ago Tributes paid to West Ham legend Billy Bonds at home game against Liverpool

Bonds, who passed away on Sunday morning, was West Ham’s longest-serving player and was given the club’s first Lifetime Achievement award

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7 d. ago West Lothian man honoured with esteemed recognition at Scottish Care Awards

Alan Galloway, a resident at Croftware Care Home in Fauldhouse, won the Outstanding Achievement Award category.

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9 d. ago ROLAND WHITE reviews Mary at 90: A Lifetime of Cooking: Dame Mary baking in Titchmarsh's garden

You might remember that John Major once defined Britishness as warm beer, long shadows on cricket grounds, and old ladies cycling to Holy Communion through the morning mist.

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2 w. ago Eddie Murphy to receive prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in 2026

At 64, Murphy has commanded the entertainment industry for nearly five decades

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2 w. ago Eddie Murphy to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute

Eddie Murphy is being celebrated with a life achievement award from the American Film Institute

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2 w. ago Planning a trip to Buckingham Palace for a Christmas market? Think again | Debunked

Images of a festive Christmas market at Buckingham Palace are captivating social media, but all is not what it seems.

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2 w. ago Teacher gave pupil cocktail and Xmas card signed 'your best buddy' with a kiss

Richard James Pugh was head of science at Llangatwg Community School in Neath when he messaged the child on social media and then gave her a Christmas card and gifts

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2 w. ago Kate Atkinson honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award from Saltire Society

‘It’s a pleasure to be recognised alongside so many gifted writers,’ said the author best knowd for her novels ‘Life After Life’ and ‘Case Histories’

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2 w. ago Parents under pressure to create 'perfect Christmas' struggling to afford essentials

Parents already facing financial strain say their children are expecting a 'picture-perfect' Christmas thanks to movies and social media

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2 w. ago Sir Billy Connolly, 82, pictured in rare public appearance as he picks up lifetime achievement award

SIR Billy Connolly has made a rare public appearance to receive a lifetime achievement award from a film festival in his adopted home of Florida. The Big Yin had an audience at the Key West Film Festival in fits of laughter as he made a hilarious speech after being honoured with the Golden Key Award...

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2 w. ago Sir Billy Connolly receives lifetime achievement award at a film festival in Florida

The Big Yin had an audience at the Key West Film Festival in fits of laughter as he made a hilarious speech after being honoured and joked about the terrible trousers his wife made him wear for the event.

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2 w. ago Sir Billy Connolly receives lifetime achievement award at Florida film festival

The Big Yin had an audience at the Key West Film Festival in fits of laughter as he made a hilarious speech after being honoured and joked about the terrible trousers his wife made him wear for the event.

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3 w. ago Mary Berry speaks out on 'terribly frail' husband in health update

Former The Great British Bake Off judge Dame Mary Berry expressed gratitude at still having her long-term husband by her side after nearly 60 years of marriage

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3 w. ago Mary Berry gives update on 'terribly frail' husband after heartfelt promise

Former The Great British Bake Off judge Dame Mary Berry expressed joy at still having her long-term husband by her side, following almost 60 years of marriage

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3 w. ago Salman Rushdie honoured with Dayton peace prize lifetime achievement award

Prestigious prize celebrates both literary merit and writers' commitment to promoting peace through their work

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