65 m. ago The Apprentice’s charity ginger biscuits branded ‘worst ever’ by fans who insist they ‘HURT to eat’

CELEBRITY Apprentice fans may have seen team Gary The Penguin emerge victorious in the boardroom – but their online reviews are scathing. In the second of the two-part special, the budding celeb entrepreneurs were split into two teams and set about making, marketing and selling special Christmas-themed gingerbread biscuits. Raising money for Children in Need,...

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1 hour ago The village in Scotland that was named Europe's worst tourist attraction

A Highlands beauty spot was listed among the "most naff" destinations.

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1 hour ago Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis tie the knot in Aussie sport's wedding of the year as Matildas stars stun in all

Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis have tied the knot in a glamorous ceremony in Perth, with big names from the world of women's football arriving to celebrate their big day.

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2 h. ago Premier League Darts tickets: Watch Luke Littler with packages at 17 venues across 17 cities in Europe from £125pp

PREMIER League Darts is set to make a highly anticipated return in February. Next season's edition of darts' biggest roadshow will be played at 17 venues across 17 cities in seven countries. Eight of the sport's finest throwers, including big-name players such as Luke Littler, Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen, will all have their...

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2 h. ago Most popular baby names of 2025 revealed with music, tv and celebrity influence

From huge pop culture influence and long-forgotten 'dad names' here are the top baby names for 2025

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2 h. ago Sali Hughes on beauty: I don’t make new year resolutions, but these are my pledges for 2026

Hydrated skin and some trips to the gym – I’ll be embracing better beauty habits next yearI’m not given to making new year resolutions, but by coincidence I have recently made a number of pledges to adopt better beauty habits. I believe that even someone in this job, who already moisturises and UV protects religiously, can still find areas for improvement.Once again, I have pledged to drink more (or indeed some) water. After decades of tea dependency, I never find myself thirsty in the way others describe, and so force myself to hydrate only for the sake of my skin (to which it makes a noticeable difference) and well, aliveness. To this end, I’ve bought one of those ridiculously enormous mugs influencers drain several times daily, and hope to make my way through perhaps one by bedtime. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Stranger Things was almost called something different as fans stunned by revelation

Fans have been left baffled to learn the hit Netflix show was originally named something entirely different after co-creators the Duffer Brothers revealed the eerie inspiration behind Stranger Things

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3 h. ago Female MPs in Japan seek to flush out sexism with call for more toilets

PM Sanae Takaichi joins petition asking for better facilities for women to match improved representationNearly 60 female lawmakers in Japan, including the prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, have submitted a petition calling for more toilets in the parliament building for women to match their improved representation.Japanese politics remains hugely male-dominated, although the number of women in the parliament rose at the last election – and Takaichi became the first female prime minister in October. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Netflix viewers baffled to learn Stranger Things show almost had different name

The Duffer Brothers, who are best known for creating hit Netflix show Stranger Things, have revealed it started off having a different title based on eerie conspiracy theories

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4 h. ago UK's 'chip shop capital' named with 93 chippies and stunning views

This seaside town has been crowned the UK's chip shop capital after research found the seaside town has 93 fish and chip shops - the highest concentration per capita in Britain

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4 h. ago ITV Doctor says 'everyone over 40' needs to buy this to stop 'silent killer'

Dr Amir Khan has urged everyone over the age of 40 to buy a blood pressure monitor this year and says 'it could save your life'

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5 h. ago Top 100 baby names of 2025 revealed and classics that are going EXTINCT for 2026

From huge pop stars and TV shows inspiring parents to long-forgotten 'dad names' making a comeback, we reveal the nation's favourite baby names of 2025 - with key predictions for the year ahead

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5 h. ago The celeb stories we COULDN’T tell you this year from the newlyweds cheating with the same man to nude photo scandal

OUR team of intrepid showbiz reporters have brought you all the latest on the Brooklyn Beckham saga, blow by blow accounts of JoJo Siwa dumping her girlfriend for Chris Hughes and we broke the news about Danny Jones kissing Maura Higgins to name just a few astonishing showbiz scoops from 2025. But while we’ve been...

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5 h. ago One dead and dozens seriously injured after trains packed with tourists have horror crash head

AT LEAST one person has died after two packed tourist trains were involved in a terrifying head-on crash near Machu Picchu. One of the train drivers has been named as the victim with dozens of passengers seriously injured in the deadly collision. Two trains smashed into one another as both were travelling at speed on...

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6 h. ago Avoid drinking 1 type of alcohol this NYE to avoid nasty hangover

Many people would be terrified of the morning after, but one doctor revealed six steps which can hopefully ease your hangover really easily come New Year's Day...

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6 h. ago SNP accused of 'abysmal' workforce planning over unfilled midwifery shifts

Scottish Labour’s Jackie Baillie said the SNP had ‘failed miserably’ to improve the NHS

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6 h. ago Curb the cod, park the prawns: top chefs on how to swap out the ‘big five’ seafood

From moules marinière to scallop, bacon and garlic butter rolls, here’s how to cast your culinary net wider and embrace more sustainable speciesFor a nation surrounded by water, Britain’s seafood tastes are remarkably parochial – we mostly eat cod, haddock, salmon, tuna and prawns. But with a huge range of species out there, making the decision to swap the “big five” for more sustainable options could be a good new year resolution to aim for. Here are five species to consider – and if you’re worried these won’t taste as good as cod and chips, we’ve rounded up a selection of top chefs to tell you how to make the best of what could be on your plate in 2026. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago 'Traditional' baby names predicted to be on the rise in 2026

A study has found that popular books, films and music are expected to have a big impact on baby names in 2026 - with traditional names set to be very popular

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10 h. ago Putin is accused of 'dancing on bones' after rebuilding Mariupol theatre where children were among hundreds killed when Kremlin forces blew it up while families sheltered there

The Mariupol Drama Theatre in the port city of the same name was bombed by Russia in March 2022 weeks after its invasion of Ukraine.

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10 h. ago Manhunt launched as brothers are named as murder suspects after father

Two brothers are being hunted by police after a 'loving' father-of-two was stabbed to death on Christmas Day.

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