63 m. ago Goodbye June review – Kate Winslet’s Christmas heartwarmer is like a two

Star turns from Helen Mirren, Andrea Riseborough and Toni Colette can’t stop cartoony sentimentality smothering this film directed by Winslet and written by her son Joe AndersKate Winslet’s feature directing debut is a family movie, scripted by her son Joe Anders; it’s a well-intentioned and starrily cast yuletide heartwarmer, like a two-hour John Lewis Christmas TV ad without the logo at the end. There are one or two nice lines and sharp moments but they are submerged in a treacly soup of sentimentality; in the end, I couldn’t get past the cartoony quasi-Richard Curtis characterisation and the weird not-quite-earthlingness of the people involved. Having said this, I am aware of having been first in the queue to denigrate Winslet’s Christmas film The Holiday, that is regarded by many as one of the most successful films of all time.Helen Mirren is the June of the title, an affectionate but sharp-tongued matriarch who is diagnosed with terminal cancer in the run-up to Christmas, and h...

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67 m. ago Alex Yee challenged to step up to T100 triathlon distance after searing Valencia Marathon

The Olympic champion became the second-fastest Brit of all-time over 26.2 miles with a stunning time of two hours six minutes and 38 seconds – a feat only bettered by Sir Mo Farah

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2 h. ago I'm A Celeb star lands huge job on This Morning and it's not Angry Ginge

A cast member from I'm A Celebrity, who previously worked as the receptionist for Celebs Go Dating, has now landed a job as an Agony Uncle with This Morning

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2 h. ago Dogs often dream about their lives just like humans and have nightmares too

Twitching and moving animals do when they are asleep are signs they are thinking about places they have been and things they have experienced

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3 h. ago Reform councillor sends two emails in first six months of job

Northumberland County Councillor Shaun Knowles has been accused of ‘wasting taxpayer money’

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3 h. ago NHS broken leg recovery times and symptoms after Chris Hoy has 'worst crash' ever

The six-time Olympic gold medallist said of his serious leg injury: 'You just don't bounce like you do when you're younger'

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3 h. ago AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Chase Sui Wonders’ Harvard astrophysics detour led her to Hollywood

Chase Sui Wonders always thought she was “kind of funny,” but it was officially confirmed after booking “The Studio” after just one audition

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4 h. ago Not one but two shows with a Bitch Lesbian lead? It’s a Christmas miracle | Rebecca Shaw

It is really satisfying for me to see beautiful, cranky lesbians take the lead in TV’s buzziest new shows, Pluribus and The Beast in MeI recently went on a holiday for a few days, and as part of that holiday, I caught up on a lot of television shows. Don’t judge me, we all relax in our own ways! I looked at nature too! It’s sort of part of my job! (and other defences).I am someone who keeps up with new TV shows. I watch everything that is popping off – but I’m happy to admit that as a didn’t-grow-up-with-women-kissing-each-other-on-TV lesbian, I will go out of my way to seek out ANY shows about queer people, especially if women are going to kiss each other. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Celtic teen set to follow Ben Gannon Doak by landing dream Liverpool transfer

The Anfield giants are poised to swoop for another Hoops starlet - who have lost several academy players to England's big boys in recent seasons

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4 h. ago Dramatic moment thief sprays fire extinguisher at police during high

This is the dramatic moment a car thief tried to evade police by spraying a fire extinguisher during a high-speed chase.

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4 h. ago Worst crash I’ve ever had – Sir Chris Hoy breaks leg in mountain bike accident

Hoy is undergoing treatment for prostate cancer.

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5 h. ago Man Utd confirm new financial results in first quarter statement after job cuts

Manchester United have released their first quarter financial results, showing an operating profit of £13.3m compared to a £6.9m loss from the same period last year, as a result of reduced costs

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5 h. ago Reigning Olympic ski champion Michelle Gisin airlifted after downhill crash in training

Michelle Gisin is the third Swiss reigning Olympic champion to crash in practice in recent weeks

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6 h. ago Revealed: How much it REALLY costs to live on a luxury cruise

Sailing around the world permanently and stopping off at different destinations every few days sounds like a dream for some. 

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6 h. ago ‘New future achievable’ at Grangemouth as two firms plan job creation

Scottish Energy Secretary Gillian Martin said projects by MiAlgae and Celtic Renewables could create 460 jobs in the coming years.

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7 h. ago Calvin Harris and Vick Hope are forced to adhere to strict eco

Calvin Harris and his wife Vick Hope have had to jump through every hoop possible to fulfill their country dream as they transform three Cotswolds properties into one.

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7 h. ago Sir Chris Hoy breaks leg in 'worst crash I've ever had' as cancer battle continues

Sir Chris Hoy has broken his leg in a serious mountain bike accident as the British Olympic hero continues his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer

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7 h. ago Sir Chris Hoy breaks leg in 'worst crash I've ever had' during cancer battle

Sir Chris Hoy has broken his leg in a serious mountain bike accident as the British Olympic hero continues his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer

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8 h. ago Celebrity Race Across The World star's 'quit' pledge as they admit to 'pressure'

BBC Celebrity Race Across The World draws to a close tonight as the four pairs head to the finish line in Central America

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8 h. ago Andrew Tate responds to injury claim ahead of Chase DeMoor boxing fight

The controversial influencer has left fans concerned amid potential injury concerns ahead of his Misfits debut against Chase DeMoor this month

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