72 m. ago Russell Brand's fall from a Hollywood star married to one of the world's most famous popstars to an online conspiracy theorist now charged with string of sex crimes

The 50-year-old is believed to be in Florida having cut most of his ties with the Uk over the past 18 months ago and moved there with his wife Laura and their three children.

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2 h. ago Rob Beckett looks back: ‘Where I was from, you got attention by being good at fighting or football. There were no class clowns’

The standup comedian and broadcaster on realising he was funny, Parenting Hell and avoiding the spotlightBorn in south London in 1986, Rob Beckett is a comedian and broadcaster. He started on the standup circuit in 2009, performing at the Edinburgh fringe in 2012 with his show Rob Beckett’s Summer Holiday. Television quickly beckoned – after hosting ITV2’s I’m a Celebrity spin-off series, he became a panel-show regular, appearing on programmes including 8 Out of 10 Cats and Taskmaster, as well as the travel series Rob & Romesh vs . In 2020, he launched the hit podcast Parenting Hell with comedian Josh Widdicombe. He is married and has two daughters. His current tour, Giraffe, continues until April 2026.That’s my dad in the background but, aside from that, I’ve got no other details. It might have been on holiday, possibly at my dad’s mate’s place in Spain. We always went there – he gave it t...

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2 h. ago Blue Badge holders could avoid new £195 car tax by making simple check

Drivers could avoid the new increases to vehicle tax by making one simple check. Here's everything Blue Badge holders need to know about the new rules

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2 h. ago Real Housewives of Cheshire's Tanya Bardsley looks unrecognisable after major cosmetic procedure

EXCLUSIVE: The Real Housewives of Cheshire star Tanya Bardsley has opened up about her incredible transformation following some recent cosmetic procedures and surgery

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2 h. ago Major fashion giant announces it's closing 20 stores in latest blow to shoppers

Americcan brand Guess is set to close nearly two dozen stores in a major blow for fashion customers as company bosses consider a multi-hundred-million dollar lifeline offer

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3 h. ago EastEnders star steps back from soap after securing role in surprising new show

Star will be off screens for a ‘few weeks’ to pursue new opportunity

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3 h. ago Major endometriosis study reveals impact of gluten, coffee, dairy and alcohol

Edinburgh University report authors say dietary changes could benefit women living with the diseaseDietary changes could reduce the pain of endometriosis for half of those living with the disease, a new study suggests. The largest international survey ever conducted on diet and endometriosis, involving 2,599 people, found 45% of those who stopped eating gluten and 45% of those who cut out dairy reported experiencing an improvement in their pain.When women cut down on coffee or other caffeine in their diet, 43% said their pain was reduced, while 53% of women who cut back on alcohol reported the same. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Broken and in the grip of civil war, can Myanmar rebuild after earthquake?

The junta’s poor emergency response leaves people fearing prolonged chaos, despite the relentless propaganda For seven painful days, Hnin has waited for news. Her two daughters, two and seven years old, her husband and their domestic worker, were all inside a six-storey hotel in Mandalay, central Myanmar, when it collapsed.Delays to search operations have added to her agony. Hnin rushed around the devastated city, where communication lines were barely functioning, to buy head-torches and fuel for poorly equipped teams. A hotel manager refused to allow the use of a digger, fearing the building would collapse. Days passed before Chinese and Russian rescue teams arrived. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago ‘The cabbage seemed isolated and alien’: Ieva Gaile’s best phone picture

A lone vegetable stranded in a world of plastic transformed a trip to the supermarket into a photo opportunityIeva Gaile didn’t expect to take a photo on her trip to the supermarket. The lawyer, who lives in Vilnius, Lithuania, was working from home on the day and had popped next door for some lunch. When she spotted the errant cabbage placed atop a towering stack of water-bottle pallets, her reaction was instant.“Since I began photography I’ve developed a habit of always observing my environment for interesting shots, andI thought it was beautiful visually,” Gaile says of this image, shortlisted in the Object category at the Sony World Photography awards 2025. “I liked the play of colours and repetition of green, and the contrast of textures: the wrinkled and imperfect surface of the cabbage against the synthetic shine of the plastic bottles.” Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Metroid Prime 4 is a graphical powerhouse on Switch 2 – and I seriously enjoyed its mouse controls

Those who have waited nigh on two decades for a brand-new entry in the Metroid Prime franchise will be more than happy with this fourth mainline entry.

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4 h. ago 'Meghan Markle used common tactic to drive As Ever sales but it can quickly fall flat'

Meghan Markle finally launched her first batch of products from her As Ever lifestyle brand and they sold out in minutes - and an expert has weighed in on how she can ensure similar success in the future

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4 h. ago Inside the hotel of horrors where serial killers 'let their hair down': How the Hotel Cecil became a haven for evil criminals who prowled its halls

The former Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles has a remarkably macabre past - with murders, suicides, and accidental deaths taking place there, as well as serial killer residents.

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4 h. ago Edinburgh Rugby reaction: 'Massive opportunity', Darcy Graham injury and MRI scan for stricken forward

Quarter-finals beckon for Edinburgh after win over Lions

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4 h. ago Mark Bonnar: ‘I wanted to be a historian, then a drummer, and then I just wanted to be employed’ | Q&A

The actor on how an aside about sex became big news, getting let off for weed, and crying at advertsBorn in Edinburgh, Mark Bonnar, 56, studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. In 2017, he won a best actor Bafta Scotland for his role in Unforgotten, and his other TV work spans Line of Duty, Catastrophe and the Netflix series Department Q, which is released in May. His films include Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, Operation Mincemeat and Last Breath, which is out now. He is married to actor Lucy Gaskell, has two children and lives in Hertfordshire.What is your greatest fear? That we’re all going to hell in a handcart and Trump is driving. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Russell Brand says he WILL return to the UK to contest rape and sex assault charges and is 'incredibly grateful' for the opportunity

Taking to social media on Friday, Brand denied all the charges against him and said he was looking forward to clearing his name, adding the law was being used as a 'weapon' against him.

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5 h. ago Full list of Bank of Scotland branches to close starting next week

Several Bank of Scotland branches are to shut down between now and the end of June, with closures beginning as soon as next week.

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5 h. ago Horror norovirus outbreak at Devon hotel forces guests to self

The Abbey Lawn Hotel confirmed that 28 people reported symptoms of the illness

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5 h. ago Horror norovirus outbreak at Devon hotel sees guests forced to self

Dozens of guests at a hotel in Devon displayed symptoms of norovirus with a friend of one of those staying at the location claiming that people visiting needed to self isolate

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5 h. ago Marketing’s ‘woke’ rebrand has ultimately helped the far right | Eugene Healey

Our industry must reckon with how we’ve trivialised activism by turning it into comms strategy – only to abandon itNobody likes to admit we need marketing, but the discipline has always been necessary to match people with the products and services that fulfil their needs and desires.It started simply enough, with us focusing primarily on brands’ features and tangible benefits. But as consumer society evolved, we moved on to symbolic benefits: identities, lifestyles. Finally, we began selling values: an ideology that hit its zenith between 2015 and 2022 in the era of “brand purpose”.Eugene Healey is brand strategy consultant, educator and creator Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Highstreet brand Ghost loved by Kate Middleton unveils new affordable bridal collection

Ghost, a high street brand that the Duchess of Cambridge is a fan of, has launched an affordable bridal collection that's perfect for brides, bridesmaids, and wedding guests on a budget

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