9 h. ago BBC Breakfast presenters' heartbreaking tribute to 'properly funny' Strictly star

Strictly Come Dancing star Quentin Willson, who also presented Top Gear alongside Jeremy Clarkson and James May, has died at the age of 68 with tributes paid on BBC Breakfast

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48 h. ago James May's 'significant' statement on Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson

James May has said that he, Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson are 'quite different' but despite this, he said his former Top Gear co-stars had a 'significant' role in his life

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49 h. ago 'You're obnoxious. You've been with those two, shouting and drinking': James May reveals his partner's brutal accusation, why Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond aren't his friends

Who would accuse James May of being obnoxious? Even back in the day, when he was presenting with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond, he was - surely? - the least insufferable of the trio.

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53 h. ago Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie share an emotional hug after intense conversation on a Mayfair street as disgraced father Andrew was officially stripped of his royal titles

The sisters hugged when they met in Mayfair, London, yesterday in their first public appearance together since their father was stripped of all his royal titles and his Windsor home.

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53 h. ago 'You're obnoxious. You've been with those two, shouting and drinking': James May reveals his wife's brutal accusation, why Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond aren't his friends

Who would accuse James May of being obnoxious? Even back in the day, when he was presenting with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond, he was - surely? - the least insufferable of the trio.

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56 h. ago Research finds Brits aren’t exercising enough – adults sit for 6 hours a day and only walk 6,500 steps

MORE than half of adults aren’t doing the recommended amount of exercise – blaming a lack of time and long working hours. The NHS advises that adults aged up to 64 should do "at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity like brisk walking or cycling, or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity like running"...

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3 d. ago Danes are Europe’s keenest nudists in principle and practice, survey suggests

YouGov study of six countries finds those in Denmark most likely to approve of nudism and have been naked in publicGermans may have a hard-won reputation for being Europe’s most enthusiastic nudists, but a survey suggests Danes are not only more accepting of stripping off in public, but more likely to have actually done so.The YouGov survey of six western European countries – the UK, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy and Spain – found that Danes were the most likely to say it was perfectly OK to bare all in public places – and to have followed through. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Brigitte Macron was worried 'her trousers would bulge between her legs in public' in case it further fuelled ludicrous rumours she was born a man, friend claims

Brigitte Macron has expressed fear that her trousers might bulge in public because that may fuel the ludicrous rumours that she was born a man, according to a close friend.

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5 d. ago Man dubbed 'Britain's worst sex offender' could soon be freed

Kevin Lakeman had his parole hearing in private. An expert ruled that a public hearing 'may increase stress and anxiety' to him despite concerns of his victims.

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5 d. ago SNP ministers may be forced to slash public spending or hike taxes due to UK Budget 'hard choices'

The Fraser of Allander Institute estimated a 2p rise in UK income tax could cut Holyrood’s budget by £1 billion due to the fiscal arrangements between Holyrood and Westminster.

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6 d. ago Mexican mayor shot dead in public during Day of the Dead celebrations

Michoacan is one of Mexico’s most violent state

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9 d. ago Premier League confirms Manchester United v Newcastle is only Boxing Day game

League says issues rooted in more European matchesIt promises increased Boxing Day games next yearThe Premier League has confirmed there will be only one Premier League game on Boxing Day, with Manchester United to host Newcastle United at 8pm. The late kick-off may cause travel issues for Newcastle fans, with public transport limited on the holiday.The league cited the expansion of European competition in explaining its schedule. The last time Boxing Day was a Friday, in 2014, there was a full top-flight programme. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Attorney general hits out at ‘disgraceful allegations’ made towards PM in China spy case

Lord Hermer also said that he is ‘extremely concerned’ about the impact the case may have had about the public’s trust in the UK’s national security and criminal justice systems

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1 week ago The historic Welsh pub that may be most haunted in the country

It dates back to at least 1100, and convicts were hanged in its stairwell during its dark medieval past

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1 week ago Peak Rush Hour and Lack of Dedicated Infrastructure Contribute to Increase in Cycling Near Misses in London

Peak Rush Hour and Lack of Dedicated Infrastructure Contribute to Increase in Cycling Near Misses in London  Bioengineer.org

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1 week ago Southport killer's father warned teacher he could 'turn violent and may attack', public inquiry hears

Lucy McLoughlin, headteacher at Presfield High, said a number of staff had visited Rudakubana's home - but they were not allowed to see him.

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2 w. ago Prince Andrew may face humiliating public rebuke in Parliament as MPs seek opportunity to question his lifestyle and rent

Plans are underway to give Parliament an opportunity to address the scandal surrounding the King's brother, including his friendship with notorious paedophile Jeffrey Epstein .

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2 w. ago Trump was planning to send troops to San Francisco. Now he’s not. Here’s why | Joe Eskenazi

The US president’s reversal was as capricious as his original plan. What if local billionaires had urged him to stick with it?This story was published in collaboration with Mission Local.The mayor of San Francisco said on Thursday that Donald Trump had simply called him – no go-betweens or consigliere required – and told him there would no longer be a deployment of federal agents or troops to the city.Joe Eskenazi is an editor and columnist for Mission Local. Io Yeh Gilman and Xueer Lu contributed reporting Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Jeremy Clarkson makes brutal three word dig about James Corden

Jeremy Clarkson has launched an unprovoked attack at James Corden while promoting the launch of his latest book detailing his journey owning his pub The Farmer's Dog

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2 w. ago Jeremy Clarkson makes brutal dig about James Corden's Gavin and Stacey book

The former Top Gear host, 65, shared his true feelings about the book, which James Corden and Ruth Jones released earlier this month

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