1 hour ago The Real Housewives of London review – one of them dresses up in ruffs like a Poundshop Elizabeth I

After a 20-year wait, the UK capital gets an edition of the US reality franchise – and the results are as hellish as you might expect. It was worth the waitIt’s taken nearly 20 years for the American reality franchise to wind its way across the Atlantic to the capital. In the meantime, there were pretenders and near-misses – Ladies of London, Real Housewives of Cheshire – but now, finally, west London’s ex-model community has a viable retirement plan.The delay seems all the more inexplicable, when you consider how to the manner born – if not to the manor born – these ladies are. Take Amanda, who lives in Belgravia, drives a Bentley convertible, runs an underperforming luxury beauty brand and is in a co-dependent relationship with her poodle-cum-stylist, Monty. Amanda has it all – clearly – and in the first episode’s first five minutes, she cements her status as RHOL’s Queen Bee by saying: “I’m actually a really private person.” Direct to camera. On a reality TV show. With a straight...

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1 hour ago ‘I got a nosebleed in minutes!’ How the Wedding Present’s indie banger classics inspired a musical

They lit up the 80s and 90s with abrasive tracks that were like kitchen-sink dramas. But can the Wedding Present’s acerbic songs work on stage? We meet the team making it happen – and the ‘rock god’ who penned the hitsIn 2009, Matt Aston was watching the Wedding Present frontman David Gedge perform a “bizarre and brilliant” gig with the BBC Big Band when he was struck by a notion: that the combination of the singer’s conversational lyrics and brassy, orchestrated new arrangements felt a bit like, well, watching a musical.“I parked the idea,” says Aston, a theatre director and writer. “Then some time later, I saw David’s other band Cinerama with a 16-piece orchestra and thought, ‘This could be musical theatre!’” Aston had had a few drinks and remembers sitting afterwards, trying to convince his mate – screenwriter and playwright William Ivory, who hadn’t been drinking – that this wasn’t the daftest idea ever. “Billy said, ‘You can’t make a musical out of Wedding Present lyrics. It’s ...

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2 h. ago SNP Government 'failing stroke patients' as average treatment waiting time over two hours

Figures obtained by Scottish Labour revealed that patients are now waiting nearly ten minutes longer for blood clots to be removed than they were in 2018.

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2 h. ago Bruno Fernandes reveals what has given Manchester United 'hope' for 2025/26 season

Man United lost 1-0 to Arsenal in their opening Premier League game of the season and Fernandes reflected on the display.

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4 h. ago This is everything I eat in a day as a gut health scientist on the Mediterranean diet

A gut health scientist revealed exactly what he eats in a day on a special diet - and why it could transform your health.

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4 h. ago Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper announces the birth of his third baby with adorable snap as he reveals little one's sweet name

Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper has announced the arrival of his third baby with his fiancée Taya, sharing the little one's sweet name.

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4 h. ago William and his family will live in Forest Lodge even when he is King, reveals REBECCA ENGLISH. So what will become of Buckingham Palace?

King George VI refused to leave during WW2. Yet, almost nine decades on from those devastating raids, the landmark faces an even more uncertain future - as a palace without a king.

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5 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson reveals his right hand man Kaleb Cooper told JD Vance's security to 'f*** off' after US vice president's Cotswolds convoy disrupted his farming duties

Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper told JD Vance's security to 'f*** off', during the US Vice President's trip to the Cotswolds last week.

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6 h. ago EasyJet launches cabin crew recruitment drive targeting school leavers

This initiative follows research that revealed that misunderstandings surrounding the cabin crew profession are deterring many

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6 h. ago James Norton broke collarbone on set of BBC drama King & Conqueror

James Norton is leading new BBC drama King & Conqueror and has revealed he suffered a painful injury on set.

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7 h. ago Stacey Solomon 'fell in love' on family holiday with Molly Mae and Tommy Fury

Stacey Solomon revealed that she spent the first part of her family holiday with Molly Mae, Tommy Fury and their daughter Bambi as she revealed she 'fell in love' with them

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8 h. ago Katie Price has 'well needed catch up' with daughter Princess amid Peter Andre drama

Former glamour model Katie Price has spent a cosy weekend with her daughter Princess Andre as she revealed they had a 'well needed catch up' amid the family drama

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8 h. ago Revealed: The crucial thing buyers say their home MUST have before they think about parting with their cash

Brits spend about four hours a week dreaming about their perfect holiday home, whether it be a stone's throw from the sea or a quiet cottage in the countryside.

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8 h. ago Stacey Solomon strikes up sweet friendship with 'down to earth' Molly

Stacey Solomon has revealed she's struck up a sweet friendship with Molly-Mae Hague after their pair met at dinner during their respective holidays to Turkey.

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9 h. ago Bella Thorne proposes to Mark Emms a year after they got engaged

Thorne revealed her engagement TV producer Mark Emms in 2023

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10 h. ago ITV star Ross King says it's 'a dream come true' as he reveals goals for Strictly Come Dancing

Ross is best known for his weekday work on Good Morning Britain and Lorraine

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10 h. ago Scottish Government failing West Lothian stroke survivors according to leading charity

Figures released by Public Heath Scotland this week as part of their Scottish Stroke Improvement Programme revealed the country is falling unacceptably short of its own target of 80% of stroke patients receiving an inpatient bundle which aims to ensure the best chance of survival and recovery.

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10 h. ago Maura Higgins reveals major The Traitors US bombshell after causing 'carnage'

Maura Higgins has hinted in an Instagram video that she causes 'utter carnage' while taking part in The Traitors US as she revealed the experience was 'unique'

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10 h. ago Shooting in a crowded New York club leaves 3 dead despite record low gun violence

Authorities in New York City are investigating a shooting in a crowded club that left three people dead and nine others wounded

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10 h. ago Tommy Fury reveals 'I'd have walked away too' as he addresses Molly

Boxer Tommy Fury opens up on BBC as he overcomes his demons to win back his loved ones and his career - branding the claims about him cheating as "lies"

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