2 h. ago 'I ordered bean bag chair from Wayfair and couldn't believe what turned up'

A woman ordered a corduroy bean bag chair from online furniture retailer Wayfair and was sceptical about the package when it arrived as it didn't look anything like she thought it would initially

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2 h. ago How to make penne all’arrabiata – recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass

Arrabiata means angry, but this simple and delicious pasta dish is pure joyPasta all’arrabbiata is the perfect dish for January. Not only is it quick, vegan and made from ingredients you might conceivably have in the cupboard already, but the name, which means angry, could be said to suit my mood now that the last of the Christmas festivities are over. Happily, a big plate of rich, tomatoey pasta can always be relied upon to lift the spirits.Prep 5 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Strictly's Shirley Ballas reveals 'I'll put in a good word' for two stars to take major roles

The race is hotting up to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on Strictly, and judge Shirley Ballas says she'll 'put in a good word' for two popular presenters as a favour to her mum

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8 h. ago Tinder predator's sick web of lies after faking cancer to abuse and scam 17 women

Conman Ryan McVeigh cruelly targeted vulnerable women on dating apps, making them believe they were in relationships before scamming them out of thousands and 'placing them in constant fear and financial ruin'

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10 h. ago 'Inveterate conman' had cloned plates on his BMW – a judge is sceptical about why

A judge told the defendant he was was sceptical about his claim that he simple liked the plate, and said he thought there was "probably a more sinister side" to its use

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10 h. ago Secret compartment in toilet revealed illegal trade worth tens of thousands

The judge said sale of unlawful tobacco and vape products was an increasing problem, the seriousness of which 'cannot be overstated'

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12 h. ago Judge unmasks trans zealot's links to shady group behind hacking attack on free speech campaigners

Autumn Redpath, 22, was named by Mr Justice Bright as a 'respondent' to an injunction imposed on the group after it hacked the website of the Free Speech Union.

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15 h. ago US could ease sanctions on Venezuela next week, says Bessent

Trump is seeking to convince sceptical US oil companies to invest in Latin American nation after overthrow of Maduro

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18 h. ago The Masked Singer’s Yak revealed as Brit music legend in surprise unmasking – but did you work it out?

THE Masked Singer's Yak has been unmasked as a British music legend The surprise result saw the fifth star unmasked on this year's ITV guessing game. On tonight's programme, Yak was unmasked as Sex Pistols performer John Lydon. John, also known as Johnny Rotten, was correctly guessed by both Jonathan Ross and guest judge, Freddie...

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22 h. ago 'Cruel' police sergeant who destroyed victim's cancer wigs resigns from GMP in disgrace

James Evans demonstrated a 'catastrophic lapse of judgment', GMP's chief constable has concluded

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23 h. ago National Park goers told their pass could be ‘void’ if they cover up Trump’s face

National Park staff will make a judgment call as to whether visitors with altered passes face fines

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24 h. ago Federal judge blocks White House freeze of childcare subsidies in Democratic states

Funding was paused because health department said benefits were going to people in country illegallyA federal judge ruled on Friday that the Trump administration cannot block federal money for childcare subsidies and other programs aimed at supporting low-income families with children from flowing to five Democratic-led states for now.The states of California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York argued that a policy announced on Tuesday to freeze billions of dollars in funds for three grant programs was having an immediate impact on them and creating “operational chaos”. In court filings and a hearing earlier on Friday, the states contended that the government did not have a legal reason for withholding the money from them. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Saturday Kitchen's Matt Tebbutt told 'move on' after 'steamy' moment with Strictly star

BBC Saturday Kitchen's Matt Tebbutt was forced to move on by producers after a playful exchange with Strictly head judge Shirley Ballas

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26 h. ago Saturday Kitchen host forced to 'move on' as he gets 'steamy' with Strictly judge

Saturday Kitchen's Matt Tebbutt and Strictly's Shirley Ballas had viewers talking after their playful exchange led to an awkward on-air moment

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27 h. ago Mikel Arteta: Arsenal’s ‘purpose’ to win silverware as that’s what I’m judged on

Arsenal will begin their FA Cup campaign with a third-round tie at Portsmouth on Sunday still fighting on all four fronts.

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27 h. ago Britain’s former top judge tells Starmer: Make things right on cruel indefinite jail terms

Lord Thomas compares scandal to Post Office and infected blood sagas – as he calls on PM to scrap 'unjust' indefinite jail terms highlighted by The Independent

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28 h. ago Judge apologises for machete ‘sugar plantation owner’ question to defendant

A judge found that Leo Pyle’s comment was ill-judged and contrary to judicial guidance

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28 h. ago Circumcision classed as possible child abuse in draft CPS document

Exclusive: Possible revision of guidance for prosecutors in England and Wales comes amid safety concerns from courtsCircumcision is to be classed as a potential form of child abuse under new guidance for prosecutors, amid concerns from judges and coroners about deaths and serious harms caused by the procedure.A draft document by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) on “honour-based abuse, forced marriages, and harmful practices”, classes circumcision as a potential crime alongside breast flattening, virginity testing, hymenoplasty and exorcisms. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Prue Leith's recipe for later life: Great British Bake Off judge, 85, declares she's not too old to have 'romance, love and sex' and reveals why she's ditched exercise

Prue Leith shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

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33 h. ago Hidden London: Ffiona's, the restaurant that turned away Hugh Grant and Madonna

A conman, opera singers and drunken all-nighters: Ffiona Reid Owen tells Josh Barrie the story of her Kensington bistro

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