3 d. ago ‘It kept me going’: halt to refugee reunion scheme in UK shatters hopes

Afghan man seeking asylum and permission to bring wife to Britain describes shock at home secretary’s announcementThe hopes of asylum seekers aiming to be reunited with their loved ones in the UK have been shattered after the home secretary announced on Monday that new applications to the family reunion scheme were to be suspended. The prospect of reuniting with spouses and children after reaching safety is often what sustains those trying to reach Britain during their difficult journeys.Immigration lawyers are urgently working to lodge applications while the scheme remains open in cases of people who have been granted refugee status. The suspension will last until the spring and it is likely that any new scheme will be more restrictive than the current one, the Home Office said. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Louise Thompson breaks down in tears over fears for son after heartbreaking baby vow

Louise Thompson struggled to hold back tears as she feared her three year old son Leo would grow up lonely not having a sibling after she vowed to never carry another child

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8 d. ago Destination X star exposes Rob Brydon’s 'close bond' with contestant

EXCLUSIVE: BBC Destination X winner Judith has opened up about her time on the gameshow and revealed the 'close bond' between host Rob Brydon and one of the contestants

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8 d. ago Destination X star shares what Rob Brydon was really like behind

EXCLUSIVE: BBC Destination X winner Judith has opened up about her time on the gameshow and revealed the 'close bond' between host Rob Brydon and one of the contestants

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8 d. ago BBC Destination X's Judith breaks silence on Saskia 'feud' after nail

Destination X star Judith spoke about her win on Friday's episode of BBC Breakfast

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8 d. ago Good Morning Britain star fights back tears on air after surprise message

Good Morning Britain presenter Rob Rinder was left holding back tears after a touching tribute from a close friend.

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8 d. ago Destination X's Saskia breaks silence on Judith 'feud' after tense final

EXCLUSIVE: Destination X star Saskia has spoken out about her 'feud' with winner Judith during the first series of the BBC show, which came to a tense end during tonight's epic finale

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9 d. ago BBC Destination X star issued warning by Naga Munchetty ahead of nail

Destination X contestant Daren Parr was issued a warning by when he appeared on BBC Breakfast on Thursday

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9 d. ago Destination X star reveals ‘very funny’ way they entertained themselves on BBC show

The Destination X finalists have travelled thousands of kilometres 🚌📺

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9 d. ago Destination X star issued spoiler warning ahead of final by BBC Breakfast’s Naga Munchetty

A Destination X contestant, who was booted off the show just hours before the final, appeared on BBC Breakfast alongside Naga and Charlie

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9 d. ago Minneapolis mourns traumatizing Catholic school shooting: ‘We’re so tied together’

Tight-knit community rallies around church where assailant opened fire, killing two children and injuring 17Minneapolis shooting – latest updatesA young man carrying white flowers approached a police line a block away from the church and school on Wednesday where hours earlier an assailant opened fire on schoolchildren, blasting bullets through stained glass windows and killing two kids.Arthur Louie grew up a few blocks away from Annunciation church in south Minneapolis, Minnesota. The church throws a fair before school starts, he said, describing it as a “staple point in this community”. He was devastated to hear about the shooting, holding back tears as he said he wanted to bring flowers to pay his respects. He did not attend the school, but has many friends connected to it and described the neighborhood as tight-knit. Continue reading...

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1 week ago All the private battles that nearly doomed Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: But after family emergencies, Blake Lively drama and THAT 'breakup contract'... friends know why she fell so hard

When Travis first tried to give Taylor a friendship bracelet bearing his phone number - only to fumble the pass - it seemed that this was destined to be another of the pop star's doomed relationships.

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1 week ago Dad of ecstasy death schoolgirl holds tearful summit with Scotland's victims minister

Grieving Stewart Handling has been battling for justice for daughter Grace, 13, since a court found the culpable homicide case against the man who gave her drugs not proven.

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1 week ago Destination X star Rob Brydon could have spoiled the show after huge error

The wait is almost over for BBC viewers as one person will be crowned the winner of Destination X this week.

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2 w. ago Arsenal complete sensational Eberechi Eze transfer after hijacking Tottenham deal

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Eberechi Eze after swooping in to capture the Crystal Palace star as he seemed destined to join their north London rivals Tottenham

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2 w. ago Emotional Gianluigi Donnarumma waves goodbye to PSG as Man Utd rumours intensify

Gianluigi Donnarumma struggled to hold back the tears as he waved goodbye to the PSG on Friday evening after announcing he was leaving the club

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2 w. ago BBC Destination X star addresses 'feud' between contestants as tension on bus heats ups

BBC Destination X contestant Claire Tidy has opened up about the 'feud' between the cast members.

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2 w. ago Destination X's Nick breaks silence after clashing with Saskia before exit

Destination X star Nick has spoken out about his exit from the BBC One show and his on-screen clash with fellow contestant Saskia after becoming a fan favourite

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2 w. ago Idyllic town with great pubs and stunning gardens named best in whole of Scotland

Which? readers have named a town in the Scottish Borders as the best destination in Scotland, with the area earning perfect five-star ratings for its scenery and peace and quiet

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2 w. ago BBC Antiques Road Trip star 'holds back tears' and shares heartfelt confession

Antiques Road Trip star Angus Ashworth has opened up about the emotional experiences he's had with owners of antiques over the years

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