36 m. ago Police give investigation update after death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey

Two men were arrested after the incident

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52 m. ago Nobody 2 review – Bob Odenkirk’s suburban tough guy beats action sequel into submission

The Better Call Saul star reprises his role as a kickass family man in a forgettable follow-up riddled with endless gonzo fight sequencesBob Odenkirk’s unlikely new career journey as a kickass tough guy continues in this pretty formulaic and forgettable sequel to the amusing original hit, which first showed us Hutch (Odenkirk), an apparent suburban nobody with wife-plus-kids who keeps forgetting to put the garbage out in time – then from nowhere busts out some serious fight moves.This sequel from Indonesian action director Timo Tjahjanto, co-written by the writer of the original, Derek Kolstad, really doesn’t have much of the humour and the storytelling chutzpah of the first film. But what it does have, inevitably, are endless gonzo fight sequences in which Hutch is unfairly matched against half a dozen or so humongous goons, and winds up reducing these bullies to cat litter. There was a big scene in the first film set on a bus, and it seems to have become the Nobody franchise’s USP...

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52 m. ago ‘I have to believe I deserve to be here’: ‘Tesco TikToker’ Hannah Lowther on her path to West End stardom

The up-and-coming musical theatre star’s online audience of 1.2 million has been crucial in scoring her major roles. Her career is part of a shift in the industry towards performers with social media clout – but not everyone is happyIf you’re on TikTok, you’ll probably recognise Hannah Lowther. Known affectionately as the “Tesco TikToker”, she found viral fame during lockdown by filming herself singing and dancing in the aisles of the supermarket during her shifts there.“I got 10,000 views on a video and I thought: OK, that’s it, I’m famous, and I just never let it go,” the 27-year-old laughs. Since then, Lowther has built an audience of 1.2 million followers and leveraged her social media presence into a starry stage career, landing roles in West End musicals including Heathers and Six. “At the back of my mind, I was thinking: You know what? Maybe this could help me one day.” Continue reading...

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52 m. ago You be the judge: should my girlfriend stop leaving so many lamps on and use the big light instead?

Mona likes her mood lighting and keeps at least two lamps on in every room; Monty feels it’s a waste of electricity. You decide whose argument is a turn-off?• Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a jurorIt seems illogical to have so many lights on in a small room. She turns them on, then leavesI know it’s not energy-conscious to have all these lamps on, but I just love cosy mood lighting Continue reading...

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54 m. ago Ibiza Final Boss meets adult star Bonnie Blue after she sends him cryptic message

Ibiza Final Boss has met up with adult star Bonnie Blue after she made a surprise visit

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54 m. ago Gogglebox star George Gilbey death investigation update issued by police

Gogglebox star George Gilbey tragically died in March 2024 following a workplace accident in Shoebury, and Essex Police have now issued an update on their investigation into his death

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58 m. ago Man Utd transfers news: Wantaway star offered reunion as deal 'agreed' ahead of new season

Manchester United are still looking to complete several signings this summer ahead of the new season as the transfer window starts to come to a close

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67 m. ago Paul Merson says Liverpool have major title problem after 'something he'd never seen before'

Liverpool get the defence of their Premier League crown underway this weekend but former Arsenal star Paul Merson has concerns over the Reds this term that could end up costing them

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71 m. ago New update on Gogglebox star George Gilbey's tragic death issued by police

George Gilbey died earlier this year following an accident at work.

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75 m. ago Strictly star La Voix issues plea to show bosses as she hints at pro partner

EXCLUSIVE: RuPaul's Drag Race runner-up La Voix was announced for the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up this week and has her eye on one hunky pro in particular

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78 m. ago Alexander Isak handed £40million transfer lifeline after Newcastle offer star ultimatum

Alexander Isak's Newcastle future remains up in the air ahead of Sunday's Premier League opener against Aston Villa, but the Swede may yet have a way out of St James' Park

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82 m. ago 'Guests lined up to brag about bonking my new wife – I regret marrying her'

JUST JANE: Today our agony aunt Jane O'Gorman is dealing with a new issue from a Daily Star reader who finds himself wed to a woman he doesn't like or understand

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88 m. ago Tottenham issue statement as Spurs star subjected to vile racist abuse after Super Cup

Tottenham have come out and leapt to the defender of Mathys Tel after he was subjected to racist abuse following the Super Cup loss as the club took aim at "cowards hiding behind anonymous usernames"

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1 hour ago 'Comrade Princess': Which 'appallingly behaved' Royal won over a Communist dictator with her drunken antics?

While Margaret's dry wit and well documented love of alcohol could prove too much for some hosts, she also possessed a remarkable ability to charm the most powerful figures of her era.

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1 hour ago Inside Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie's designer wardrobes as their style evolution continues

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie have shown an increasing love for designer labels in recent years, as they have both showcased impressive style transformations.

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1 hour ago Katabasis by RF Kuang review – a descent into the hellscape of academia

The bestselling author’s sixth novel is far from perfect, but this journey into the underworld is delivered with heretical gleeThe more academia has broken your heart, the more you’ll love RF Kuang’s new novel. Katabasis knows the slow grind of postgrad precarity: the endless grant grubbing and essay marking; the thesis chapters drafted, redrafted and quietly ignored by a supervisor who can’t be bothered to read – let alone reply to – an email. Living semester to semester, pay shrinking, workload metastasising, cannon fodder in a departmental forever war. Katabasis knows how it feels to spend your best thinking years doing grunt work to further someone else’s ideas, clinging to the bottom rung of a ladder you will never be allowed to climb: less an ivory tower than a pyramid scheme.Academia is a hellscape; Katabasis just makes it literal. The American author’s sixth novel is an infernal twist on the campus farce: David Lodge with demons. Kuang’s previous book, 2023’s Yello...

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2 h. ago Man Utd deliver Sekou Kone update after young star's head injury sees match abandoned

Manchester United's U21 side saw their game at Tamworth called off due to a head injury to Sekou Kone but the teenager is now stable after receiving treatment and requiring an ambulance

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2 h. ago Voices: I’m obsessed with a celebrity and I know he’d like me too if he met me

The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email dearvix@independent.co.uk for advice on love, work, family and relationships

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2 h. ago Derek McInnes makes Hearts transfer stance clear as eight goal mauling of Ross County proves one thing

The Jambos boss was thrilled to see his second-string run riot against the Staggies in a behind-closed-doors clash

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3 h. ago Sticky end? The British pudding faces extinction, English Heritage warns

Not just boiled or steamed desserts in danger, charity finds, households also rarely make fruit pies and crumblesAt the end of the 17th century a French travel writer who crossed the Channel was clearly impressed by the sweet, comforting treats offered to him, declaring with relish: “Ah! What an excellent thing is an English pudding!”More than three centuries on, English Heritage has sounded the alarm that the good old British pudding is facing extinction. Continue reading...

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