26 h. ago I was beaten and sexually abused by a family friend when I was four

Thomas Brown, now 47, was this year found guilty of indecently assaulting Kaylee Thompson when she was just four years old. He was jailed for only two years.

Events

27 h. ago Inside the bombshell memoir about Queen Elizabeth's childhood which led to the ostracisation of a Royal Family friend

Before Prince Harry released his bombshell memoir, there was another book which equally ruffled feathers amongst the royals.

Politics

5 d. ago A Texas family clung to life on their roof, capturing the terrifying flooding in photos and video

A retired nurse, her son and a family friend say they were lucky to survive last week's flash floods in Texas that killed more than 100 people, including many summer campers

Events

5 d. ago Victoria Beckham pays tribute to 'best friend' in moving double family update amid 'rift'

The fashion designer was to publicly share her message online

Politics

8 d. ago You could be entitled to DWP benefit worth £83 a week if you look after someone

The DWP has a payment available to people who look after a family member or friend for at least 35 hours a week, and it's worth thousands of pounds a year

Economics

8 d. ago Liverpool star Luis Diaz reveals how he broke down in 'very, very big pain' after death of Diogo Jota, as he sends a message to 'great friend' and family after being unable to attend funeral

Liverpool winger Luis Diaz has opened up on how the death of his team-mate, and friend, Diogo Jota, has affected him after the striker tragically passed away last week.

Society

9 d. ago Family pay heartbreaking tribute to 'precious' boy, 16, found dead on railway with friend

Joshua Myers, 16, was found dead on railway tracks alongside his friend on Thursday - his heartbroken family has paid an emotional tribute to the teenager they said was 'incredibly precious to us'

Events

1 week ago DWP benefit of £83.30 a week if you look after someone and do this many hours

The DWP has a payment available to people who look after a family member or friend for at least 35 hours a week, and it's worth thousands of pounds a year

Economics

1 week ago My mum wrote a letter in defence of a family friend she thought had been wrongly accused of sexual abuse

Rachael Smith, 23, from Hertfordshire, was preyed upon at the tender age of three by evil predator, Steven Freitas, 34, who raped and sexually assaulted her for three years.

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1 week ago The family friend who's ALWAYS been waiting in the wings for his shot with Mel B

The singer, 50, is set to exchange vows with the hairdresser, 37, at St Paul's Cathedral in London, three years after first announcing her engagement.

Politics

2 w. ago Lioness chef who cooked for Harry Kane and Lucy Bronze lifts lid on England menu

Jodie Smith started out pot washing in a family friend's local pub, now she cooks for football royalty including Harry Kane, Lucy Bronze and Keira Walsh

Politics

2 w. ago The Bear season four review – finally becoming the show it was always destined to be

It’s outgrown the ‘Yes chef’ rages and screaming matches in the pantry and morphed into something more tender, beautiful – and endlessly moving. Let the happy tears flowRecalibrate your palate: The Bear is not the show it used to be. The relentless drama you were stunned by in season two – when you finished an episode and said it was the best show you had ever seen, then played the next one and said it again – is not coming back.Season four starts with Uncle Jimmy (Oliver Platt), the family friend who has invested in the fledgling Chicago eaterie The Bear, installing a countdown clock that says the business has 1,440 hours to save itself. But much of the new run isn’t even about the restaurant. The show is outgrowing its premise, leaving behind “yes, chef!”, lingering closeups of seared beef and screaming matches in the pantry in favour of a different intensity, one that draws even more deeply on the characters and how they fit together. Indulge it – and you will have to indulge it,...

Politics

2 w. ago 'Devoted friend' Dan Walker takes a night away from his family holiday to attend event with ex Strictly partner Nadiya Bychkova where pair 'raise eyebrows' with 'close connection'

'Devoted friend' Dan Walker spent a night away from his family holiday to attend an event with former Strictly Come Dancing partner Nadiya Bychkova.

Politics

3 w. ago Bobby Sherman, 60s teen idol and singer of hit Little Women, dies aged 81

The teenage heartthrob, who become an LAPD instructor, had announced he had stage 4 cancer earlier this yearBobby Sherman, whose winsome smile and fashionable shaggy mop top helped make him into a teen idol in the 1960s and 70s with bubblegum pop hits such as Little Woman and Julie, Do Ya Love Me, has died. He was 81.His wife, Brigitte Poublon, announced the death Tuesday and family friend John Stamos posted her message on Instagram: “Bobby left this world holding my hand — just as he held up our life with love, courage, and unwavering grace.” Sherman revealed he had stage 4 cancer earlier this year. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Bobby Sherman, 60s teen idol and singer of hit Little Woman, dies aged 81

The teenage heartthrob, who become an LAPD instructor, had announced he had stage 4 cancer earlier this yearBobby Sherman, whose winsome smile and fashionable shaggy mop top helped make him into a teen idol in the 1960s and 70s with bubblegum pop hits such as Little Woman and Julie, Do Ya Love Me, has died. He was 81.His wife, Brigitte Poublon, announced the death Tuesday and family friend John Stamos posted her message on Instagram: “Bobby left this world holding my hand — just as he held up our life with love, courage, and unwavering grace.” Sherman revealed he had stage 4 cancer earlier this year. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago BEL MOONEY: Blackmailed to tolerate a 'third' in my marriage, do I stay or go?

Dear Bel, I have been married for 28 years, but four years ago I discovered the 'innocent' relationship my husband had with a family friend was, in fact, a full‑blown affair...

Politics

3 w. ago David Beckham's friend details family move that 'makes Peltzes look pretty awful'

Brooklyn Beckham and wife Nicola Peltz moved into a new £11 million five-bedroom home in Beverly Hills, California, a property bought with Nicola’s money, gifted to her by her wealthy parents

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3 w. ago Luke Littler's new 'female friend' joins him on family holiday as beautician's relationship with darts star goes from strength to strength in heartwarming snap

The 18-year-old is enduring a rocky period at the oche, suffering a disappointing defeat in the Premier League final last month when he lost against rival Luke Humphries.

Events

3 w. ago 22 Kids and Counting's Sue Radford emotional as she shares 'heartbreaking' news

Sue Radford was left heartbroken as she remembered the tragic death of a family friend, who sadly lost her cancer battle last year

Politics

3 w. ago 22 Kids and Counting's Sue Radford devastated as she shares 'heartbreaking' news

Sue Radford was left heartbroken after her family friend had died after a battle with cancer at the age of 17

Politics