7 h. ago Irvine Welsh: ‘I’m often astounded that any relationships take place these days’

The follow-up to Trainspotting sees Renton, Begbie and co settling down. The bestselling author explains why now is the perfect time for romanceI was born in the great port of Leith. Stories are in my blood; listening to them, telling them. My family were typical of many in the area, moving from tenement to council scheme, increasingly further down the Forth estuary. I was brought up in a close community. I left school with practically no qualifications. I tended towards the interesting kids, the troublemakers. All my own fault. I was always encouraged to be more scholarly by my parents, who valued education. But I left school and became an apprentice technician, doing a City & Guilds course. I hated it. I was always a writer: I just didn’t know it. I cite being crap at everything else in evidence.It’s why I’ve never stopped writing stories about my youth and my go-to gang of characters from Trainspotting. Their reaction to events and changes in the world helps inform ...

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8 d. ago Inside Mel B's relationship with her younger sister Danielle

Actress Danielle Brown, 44, beamed today as she watched her older sister tie the knot for a third time at St Paul's Cathedral in London - before a lavish £28,000 party at the Shard this evening.

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9 d. ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle celebrate special day that marks major milestone

While millions of Americans celebrate July 4th as Independence Day, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex mark the day for another special reason that stems back to the early days of their relationship

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9 d. ago Keir Starmer reveals Donald Trump comforted him after his brother's death saying they both 'really care about family'

In an interview with the BBC to mark a year in office the Prime Minister said he had a 'good personal relationship' with Mr Trump, and told how they spoke days after Nick died on Boxing Day.

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1 week ago Justin Bieber emerges solo at Hollywood spa after dropping major hint about relationship status with wife Hailey

Justin Bieber visited a West Hollywood spa on Saturday, days after he hinted at the status of his relationship with wife Hailey Bieber.

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3 w. ago Prince William’s 'awful' gift to Kate Middleton that didn't go down to well

Prince William once recalled the very unusual present he bought for his now wife in the early days of their relationship, admitting that the bizarre gift “didn’t go down well”

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3 w. ago Love really is a rollercoaster! Incredible chart reveals how much relationship satisfaction changes in a single DAY

When it comes to relationships there can be plenty of ups and downs. Now, a new study proves that love really is a rollercoaster.

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3 w. ago TV star shares pregnancy news four days after revealing relationship with new girlfriend

Well known British explorer Levison Wood posted about his relationship with a new partner just four days ago on Instagram, and has now revealed they are expecting

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