7 h. ago Even on my wedding day, my narcissist mother couldn't be happy for me. Everything had to be about her

For a bride, it is one of the big heart-stopping moments of her day. Long before she has gathered her skirts and taken her father's proffered arm.

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32 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv’s troops regain village near Pokrovsk where ISW says Russians falter

Moscow claims recapture of some Russian territory held by Ukrainian troops in Kursk; ‘security guarantees’ hole in US-Ukraine mineral deal. What we know on day 1,100Ukrainian troops on Wednesday announced a successful counterattack to retake the settlement of Kotlyne near the key city of Pokrovsk, which many Russian forces have died trying to take over the past year. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said: “The year-long Russian effort to seize Pokrovsk has so far failed, and Russian forces appear to have abandoned the effort to take the city directly, preferring instead to conduct a wide envelopment. The Kremlin may have abandoned even that effort for now, however, in the fact of increasing Ukrainian resistance in the area and extremely high Russian losses.”The Russian defence ministry said its forces had recaptured the settlements of Pogrebki and Orlovka, north of the town of Sudzha, in Kursk oblast where Ukraine has held territory inside Russia since August 2024. The minis...

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33 h. ago EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: King Charles doesn't have much luck with popes

In 2005, their wedding was delayed by a day as Charles had to represent his mother at the funeral of John Paul ll.

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44 h. ago Lewis Hamilton involved in awkward F1 testing gaffe on live Sky Sports broadcast

Lewis Hamilton made his first public appearance as a Ferrari driver on Wednesday as he took to the track for the opening day of pre-season testing in Bahrain

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45 h. ago Copacabana, cowboys and a carnival in Nice: photos of the day – Wednesday

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45 h. ago Married at First Sight Australia 2025 cast in full with UK start date just days away

Married at First Sight Australia is back for a brand new E4 series with a bunch of singletons preparing the the knot with someone they've never met before on their wedding day

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65 h. ago Bride issues stark warning to people planning weddings after organising her dream day led her to psychosis and hallucinations that saw her starve herself and shrink down to six stone

Megan Finn, 27, from Belfast, was juggling childcare, the upkeep of her nail salon and planning a wedding during the period between March 2020 to July 2022.

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3 d. ago Brydon Carse set to miss England’s crucial Champions Trophy tie against Afghanistan

Ongoing toe issue saw Carse miss training on MondayEngland need victory after opening five-wicket defeatBrydon Carse appears set to be ruled out for England’s must-win game against Afghanistan this week – and possibly the remainder of their Champions Trophy campaign – after being a notable absentee at training on Monday.Jos Buttler’s men head into Wednesday’s day-nighter at the Gaddafi Stadium desperate for victory following their chastening five-wicket defeat to Australia on the same ground last Saturday. Carse, who had been touch and go to play due to a toe injury, finished as their most expensive bowler on the night, going at 9.85 per over. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago The 'enchanting' perfume Princess Diana wore on her wedding day is back in stock

The iconic fragrance the Princess of Wales is still available to purchase - and it costs just £75 from Liberty of London

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7 d. ago Kate and William to try cooking Welsh cakes on trip to South Wales

The Prince and Princess of Wales will visit Pontypridd next Wednesday, ahead of St David’s Day.

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7 d. ago 'Jimmy Calderwood was a father figure to me and gave advice on my wedding day'

Former Aberdeen star Zander Diamond reveals his close bond with the late Dons boss.

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8 d. ago CNN panelists mock JD Vance after Musk and Trump’s chummy Fox interview: ‘I’d be day drinking at this point’

‘If I were Vance, I'd be day drinking at this point,’ conservative pundit Jonah Goldberg snarked on Wednesday.

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8 d. ago Freezing temperatures and a lemon festival: photos of the day – Wednesday

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1 week ago AD FEATURE: Find everything you need to plan your perfect big day at free wedding show in Rochdale

Rochdale Wedding Show is a fantastic opportunity to explore your options, and enjoy the experience too

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