4 h. ago 'I feel sorry for the trolls': Thorn Birds' Rachel Ward, 68, hits back after her looks were criticised

Thorn Birds star Rachel Ward has hit back at trolls who criticised her appearance as she promoted her ethical meat initiative Farmthru.

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3 d. ago Bafta 2026 film awards longlists hope to avoid #BaftasSoWhite diversity criticism

With strong showings for Ryan Coogler’s Sinners and target hit for 50% female directors, criticism that has dogged the prizes in recent years may have been headed offFor now, the Bafta film awards appears to have headed off further criticism over its long-running diversity crisis after revealing its longlists on Friday.Despite Bafta overhauling its awards voting system in 2020 after claims of “systemic racism”, outrage re-emerged in 2023 after no people of colour won awards. The longlists, which are an intermediate stage on the way to the final nominations with each category determined by different mixes of membership voting and jury selection, suggest that some progress is being made. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Arne Slot hits back at Liverpool criticism: 'It is not something I am doing by choice'

Liverpool head to Arsenal on Thursday night with Arne Slot having launched a passionate defence of his side's recent Premier League performances

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5 d. ago Thomas Frank blasts ‘I would never do something that stupid’ after being pictured with Arsenal cup at Tottenham clash

TOTTENHAM boss Thomas Frank has hit back at criticism of him drinking out of an Arsenal cup. The Dane was snapped drinking out of an Arsenal paper cut ahead of his side's clash with Bournemouth and as you'd imagine, the picture spread like wildfire on social media. Asked about the image after Spurs lost 3-2...

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6 d. ago Susanna Reid hits back at Good Morning Britain's 'cramped' new ITV studio criticism

Good Morning Britain made its 2026 debut with a revamped studio at ITN headquarters, but viewers took to social media to criticise the smaller space in a series of new changes taking place

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6 d. ago Susanna Reid hits back at criticism of 'cramped' new Good Morning Britain set

Susanna Reid has hit back at criticism from viewers over the 'cramped' Good Morning Britain studio, after the programme made its debut in a new space on Monday.

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2 w. ago SRC clubs join forces to criticise WRU proposals and hit out at lack of consultation

WalesOnline has seen an email from the SRC clubs to WRU chair Richard Collier-Keywood

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2 w. ago Vernon Kay hits back at brutal claim about wife Tess Daly before final Strictly episode

BBC Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay has hit out at criticism about his wife Tess Daly's abilities, as the presenter prepares for her final Strictly Come Dancing show

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2 w. ago Vernon Kay hits out at criticism about wife Tess Daly before final Strictly episode

BBC Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay rejected a common complaint about his wife Tess Daly, as he hinted at something special in store for her and Claudia Winkleman's final episode

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2 w. ago Frank hits back at Slot over claim of ‘reckless’ Van de Ven challenge on Isak

Liverpool head coach says Isak out for ‘couple of months’Spurs counterpart says ‘true defenders’ have to challengeThomas Frank has hit back at Arne Slot after the Liverpool head coach criticised Micky van de Ven for a “reckless” challenge that left Alexander Isak with a fractured leg.Frank said Van de Ven’s attempt to prevent Isak from scoring in Liverpool’s 2-1 win at Tottenham was the “natural reaction” of a true defender and that his player had spoken to the Sweden international to apologise. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Anton Du Beke sensationally claims that Amber Davies' 'useless' dance training has worked AGAINST her on Strictly Come Dancing

Anton Du Beke has hit out against Strictly Come Dancing viewers who have criticised Amber Davies for having prior dance training - saying it worked AGAINST her.

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