2 h. ago The Guardian view on the dental divide: ministers must brush up their policy as well as children’s teeth | Editorial

Gaps in access to dentists mirror other health inequalities. And ‘golden hellos’ won’t solve the problem on their ownDisadvantaged primary school pupils at the government’s first wave of new breakfast clubs can expect to be trained in toothbrushing, as well as fed. Data showing that a fifth of all five-year-olds in England have experienced tooth decay persuaded ministers to make improved oral health part of the early years and reception class curriculum. But the prevalence of decay is not evenly spread across the country. And research showing how much worse the situation is for children in deprived areas is in line with other findings about widening health inequalities.New analysis from the Local Government Association highlights the differing availability of dental care across council areas – a situation sometimes described as a dental divide. It found no specific correlation between the numbers of NHS dentists and young children with tooth decay. But it adds to a body of...

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2 h. ago I’m an American living in the UK — these are the worst mistakes tourists make in London

The advice is courtesy of travel blogger Kalyn Franke, who runs the Girl Gone London YouTube channel

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2 h. ago American living in the UK reveals the worst mistakes tourists make in London

American living in the UK reveals the worst mistakes tourists make in London  The Independent

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2 h. ago Demi Moore reveals Bruce Willis' biggest personality shift from dementia after his wife revealed they live in separate homes

As Bruce, 70, left Hollywood amid his health problems, his blended family rallied around him, including Demi and their daughters Rumer, 37, Scout, 34, and Tallulah, 31.

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3 h. ago The areas where it's hardest to sell a home... so is YOUR region one of the worst affected? LUCY EVANS reveals all, plus the steps you must take to entice reluctant buyers

Homeowners trying to sell their property in recent weeks will have noticed something very odd.

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3 h. ago Kelechi Iheanacho to Celtic transfer targeted for 'hijack' as nightmare window could get even worse

Celtic are in talks to sign the former Manchester City striker but now a new club has reportedly entered the race

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4 h. ago Emmerdale's Emma Atkins declares she's 'fierce' over son Albert in 'I try' admission

The Charity Dingle actress opened up about her life as a mother in a rare statement

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5 h. ago 'Cruel' mistake dog owners make could end up making 'separation worse'

A vet has shared a common mistake dog and pet owners make that can create anxiety in their pets, making separation even worse. But there's a way you can help avoid it

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5 h. ago Heston Blumenthal demands Government action to save the great British boozer

Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal owns the one Michelin star gastropub, The Hinds Head, and said the state of the industry is worse than people realise as he urges the UK Government to step in

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5 h. ago Many election candidates experienced negative online behaviour, survey shows

Many candidates said they were exposed to offensive, abusive or hateful behaviour, violent or intimidating communications, or impersonation online

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5 h. ago Emmerdale's Emma Atkins breaks silence on Mackenzie Boyd's fate as she praises 'incredible' co

The Charity Dingle star admitted that she's excited to see how the storyline plays out

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7 h. ago Animal rights activist sobs in court as she is accused of stealing a live crayfish from a tank at a posh seafood restaurant and throwing it into a harbour

Emma Smart, 47, is alleged to have entered the restaurant and shoved a member of staff out of the way before taking the live crayfish from the tank, running outside and dropping it into the sea.

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8 h. ago Alexander Isak’s behaviour to force move ‘bad look for football’ – Alan Shearer

Isak effectively went on strike in order to push through his British record £125million transfer to the Anfield club on Monday.

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8 h. ago Coven leader reveals witches are 'normal people' – but three things give them away

Alexia Costadina, 38, from Birmingham, has been performing rituals and worshipping pagan deities, including Zeus and the "Ancient Horned One", for more than 20 years

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10 h. ago A new mosque could soon be built in one Greater Manchester town

The mosque plan would see the current place of worship completely transformed

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10 h. ago Coronation Street's Simon Gregson sends public tribute to 'beautiful' wife in personal update

The actor, who is famed for playing Steve McDonald in the ITV soap, has been married to Emma Gleave since 2010

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10 h. ago ‘Clearly the worst film ever made by anyone ever’: the story behind John Boorman’s horrific Exorcist sequel

After landmark flop The Heretic, the director was considering ‘immolating myself on Hollywood Boulevard’ in 1977. But a new documentary premiering at Venice calls for its redemption‘Evokes not terror but laughter.” “A movie for morons, a total cheesy rip-off that makes not one minute of coherent sense.” “The stupidest major movie ever made.” These were some of the milder responses from reviewers to Exorcist II: The Heretic, one of the most notorious disasters in Hollywood history, on its release in 1977. Its director, John Boorman, says he felt utterly humiliated and close to despair. “I considered my choices. The first was to commit suicide. The second was to defect to Russia,” the chastened director told one interviewer. He asked another if he could atone for his film by “immolating myself on Hollywood Boulevard”.What was the problem? Audiences had, most likely, been looking for shock and horror, revolving heads and vomit, but Boorman gave them metaphysics and surrealism instead –...

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10 h. ago ‘Clearly the worst film ever made by anyone ever’: inside John Boorman’s horrific Exorcist sequel

After landmark flop The Heretic, the director was considering ‘immolating myself on Hollywood Boulevard’ in 1977. But a new documentary premiering at Venice calls for its redemption‘Evokes not terror but laughter.” “A movie for morons, a total cheesy rip-off that makes not one minute of coherent sense.” “The stupidest major movie ever made.” These were some of the milder responses from reviewers to Exorcist II: The Heretic, one of the most notorious disasters in Hollywood history, on its release in 1977. Its director, John Boorman, says he felt utterly humiliated and close to despair. “I considered my choices. The first was to commit suicide. The second was to defect to Russia,” the chastened director told one interviewer. He asked another if he could atone for his film by “immolating myself on Hollywood Boulevard”.What was the problem? Audiences had, most likely, been looking for shock and horror, revolving heads and vomit, but Boorman gave them metaphysics and surrealism instead –...

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10 h. ago Love is Blind reunion interrupted by Matt Willis after wife Emma breaks down in tears

The Love is Blind UK reunion had presenter Emma Willis in tears and she had to take a break from filming

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10 h. ago Scotland’s drug deaths at lowest level since 2017 but still worst in Europe

Drug deaths in Scotland decreased by 13% in 2024 to 1,017.

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