2 h. ago Pillion takes home top prize at the British Independent Film Awards

The feature debut by writer-director Harry Lighton also won awards for best debut screenwriter, costume design, and make-up and hair design.

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3 h. ago Nigel Farage says Rachel Reeves must face sleaze probe over Budget lies: Ethics watchdog urged to act as PM is dragged into scandal

The Reform UK leader said Ms Reeves' conduct in the run-up to last week's Budget was of 'grave concern'.

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3 h. ago YouTuber Emily Canham reveals she's given birth to her first child as she reflects on her 'incredible' labour after a 'difficult' pregnancy

The influencer, who is originally from Kettering but now lives in Los Angeles , split from Busted's James Bourne in 2023.

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3 h. ago Princess Aiko's popularity sparks calls to change Japan's male

Princess Aiko's increasing popularity is sparking discussions about changing Japan's male-only succession law

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3 h. ago Carey Mulligan joins a glamorous Andrea Riseborough and Emily Watson at the British Independent Film Awards

The actress, 40, was joined by Andrea Riseborough, 44, and Emily Watson, 58, for the 28th ceremony in London on Sunday night.

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3 h. ago Chambers founded by Sir Keir says PM's plan to axe majority of jury trials is 'wrong in principle'

The leading human rights set claimed there was 'no evidence' that cutting back on criminal trials heard by jurors would help tackle the backlog of Crown Court cases.

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3 h. ago I'm a fashion expert and this is my ultimate Christmas gift guide for women over 50. They are anti

Calling all men who are getting Christmas-present palpitations. If the woman you are buying for loves fashion but is fussy and you don't want to get something that doesn't fit, this is the list for you.

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3 h. ago I was drinking 130 units of alcohol a week and knew it was time to cut down. Then, I discovered this no

Look into my eyes, not around my eyes, and tell me the truth: if you like a beer, a gin or a glass of wine, have you ever admitted exactly how much you drink to a medical professional?

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4 h. ago WWE exec Paul Heyman sparks fury after shoving young fan away from Logan Paul in wild viral clip

The viral clip shows wrestling icon Paul Heyman making his way backstage with Paul after their victory at Survivor Series before the fan suddenly emerges from the crowd.

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4 h. ago Paddington: The Musical review – they’ve looked after this bear quite splendiferously

Savoy theatre, LondonState-of-the-art animatronics, imaginative staging, fabulous performances and some marvellous songs about marmalade make for an evening that will fill you with joy and melt your heart Here is the Peruvian bear as we have never seen him before – or so we are led to believe from the marketing of this musical, which is based on the beloved 2014 film, based on Michael Bond’s beloved books. But this is in fact exactly how we have seen him before: initially alone in Paddington station with marmalade sandwiches under his felt hat and a pleading look in his eye for strangers to be kind to outsiders such as him.This is not new fare, even if Paddington is brought to life with state-of-the-art animatronics: James Hameed is his voice and remote puppeteer, while Arti Shah is under his furry skin on stage (puppet design by Tahra Zafar). The Brown family are recognisable from the star-studded film: risk-averse dad (Adrian Der Gregorian), arty mum (Amy Ellen Richardson), adoles...

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4 h. ago Greggs launches Christmas cards complete with gift of sausage roll

A £3.95 card features heat-activated ink that, when warmed, reveals a code to redeem a free sausage roll or vegan sausage roll.

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4 h. ago Deck the paws! Big Issue tabards help vendors’ dogs keep warm this Christmas

The social enterprise said it recognises the contribution of dogs who endure spells in wet and cold weather to provide companionship to their owners.

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4 h. ago London Watchdog Seeks Tougher Data Center Rules to Help Housing

London Watchdog Seeks Tougher Data Center Rules to Help Housing  Bloomberg.com

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5 h. ago Greggs unveils range of Christmas cards — and they come with a hidden festive treat

GREGGS is launching its first range of Christmas cards — which come with a free sausage roll. Called the Ultimate Secret Santa Surprise, the £3.95 cards feature heat-activated ink. When warmed, a code is revealed to redeem for a sausage roll, including the vegan variety. There is also the option to personalise designs, such as...

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5 h. ago ITV I'm A Celeb's Ant McPartlin sparks health concern moments into live show

I'm A Celebrity viewers flooded social media with concern after noticing 'something off' with the show's host.

Society

6 h. ago Testing at A&Es part of plan to end new HIV cases in England by 2030

Labour announces prevention programme as well as efforts to re-engage people who have fallen out of medical careEnding new HIV transmissions in England by 2030 is within reach thanks to an action plan that will include routine testing at A&Es, the government has said.The HIV action plan, to be unveiled on World Aids Day on Monday, aims to re-engage the thousands of people who have left HIV care, bringing them back to lifesaving treatment. The £170m package also includes funding for opt-out HIV testing at A&Es during routine blood tests in areas with the highest rates, including London and Manchester. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago WES STREETING: We're in extraordinary position in tackling HIV

Writing for The Mirror on World AIDS Day, Health Secretary Wes Streeting said huge medical advances mean people with HIV lead long, happy and healthy lives as he said work needs to be done to tackle prejudice

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6 h. ago James Cameron says he has a plan if Avatar: Fire and Ash doesn’t make enough money

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ is slated for release in December

Economics

6 h. ago Reciting the names of the dead: how Australia’s response to HIV/Aids was emotionally – and politically – powerful | Leigh Boucher

Researchers now describe it as both historical phenomenon and public health model. Its success was remarkablePast/Present is a column which places current events in historical contextAids has always been laden with political and emotional volatilities. The possibility of blood or sex based transmission combined with its first emergence among marginalised and criminalised populations created a potent mix of primal terror and terrifying prejudice.It can sometimes be difficult to remember just how potently misinformation, fear and outright hostility framed the knowledge and experience of Aids in the first decade or so of the pandemic. In this period, a positive result on an HIV test was a terminal diagnosis and medical knowledge about transmission and treatment was still cloudy.Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...

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6 h. ago I'm a Celebrity fans 'in tears' as Aitch serenades jungle co

Viewers couldn't help but enjoy Ruby Wax's new take on camp leadership

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