22 h. ago From a ‘Yeastie Boy’ to the ultimate fairytale contestant: meet the stars of the 2025 Great British Bake Off

The ultimate TV challenge is back. But who will triumph, and whose showstopper will be the much-heralded disaster?The Great British Bake Off is upon us once more, shipping a new fleet of enthusiastic bakers into the big tent for another round of slightly too ambitious bakes. In time, these bakers will become like a second family to their audience. But for now, it’s fair to say, we have no clue who any of them are.So, in time-honoured tradition, here’s my predicted ranking of the 2025 Great British Bake Off intake. The usual qualifications apply: I am basing this solely on the imageless press release that Channel 4 sent out, plus in all the years I have been doing this I have never once been right about anything. You’re welcome! Continue reading...

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25 h. ago F1 legend facing 'race against time' as he battles crippling family health diagnosis

EXCLUSIVE: Sir Jackie Stewart's wife Helen has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and he hopes to accelerate a breakthrough with his new charity

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35 h. ago Jenson Button reveals the 'tough' reality of fatherhood as he vows to spend more time with his family after a 'very selfish and tricky career'

The world champion, who has been based in California for the past decade, announced his intention to step away from full-time racing to spend more time with his family earlier in July.

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49 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Michelle Tsiakkas reveals 'tough' decision two years before landing 'dream' role on show

The professional dancer is best known for being part of the hit BBC dance show, having joined back in 2022

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67 h. ago Terence Stamp, face of 60s British cinema and star of The Limey and Superman, dies at 87

Family says actor who worked with William Wyler, Pier Paolo Pasolini and Steven Soderbergh, ‘leaves behind an extraordinary body of work’Terence Stamp, one of the stellar faces of British 60s cinema, who had a second act from the late 1970s onwards as a character actor in the likes of Superman: The Movie, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and The Limey, has died aged 87.His family said in a statement that Stamp had died on Sunday morning. “He leaves behind an extraordinary body of work, both as an actor and as a writer that will continue to touch and inspire people for years to come,” the family said. “We ask for privacy at this sad time.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Romeo Beckham soaks up the sun with sister Harper as Brooklyn feud worsens

Former footballer and model Romeo Beckham has made sure to spend time with his family as he chilled out with sister Harper on their summer holiday while Brooklyn stays away

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3 d. ago Peter Andre shares telling family snap as Katie Price hits back amid family feud

Peter Andre has shared a snap of his family on social media for the first time since his explosive feud with ex-wife Katie Price erupted earlier this week

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5 d. ago Wrexham star forced to show true colours as Phil Parkinson call left him in 'dark place'

Wrexham's Ollie Palmer has revealed how tough he found being frozen out by Phil Parkinson last season, but has shown his resilience by standing firm and fighting for his place

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6 d. ago Brooklyn Beckham and wife Nicola Peltz 'have NO contact with celeb pals from his former life in the UK' as he unfollows them on social media and snubs them from vow renewal

Brooklyn, 26, and Nicola, 31, said 'I do' for a second time on August 2 in Westchester County in front of her family, with the Beckham clan nowhere in sight amid their ongoing 'feud'.

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6 d. ago Shirtless Romeo Beckham shares pictures of himself in St Tropez with brother Cruz

Elsewhere, his brother Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz said 'I do' for a second time on August 2 in Westchester County in front of her family, with the Beckham clan nowhere in sight.

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6 d. ago Romeo Beckham shares pictures of himself and St Tropez after his brother Cruz after estranged sibling Brooklyn snubbed family from his vow renewal ceremony with Nicola Peltz

Elsewhere, his brother Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz said 'I do' for a second time on August 2 in Westchester County in front of her family, with the Beckham clan nowhere in sight.

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6 d. ago Tyson Fury gets married for third time in romantic family wedding attended by kids

Tyson has tied the knot for a third time and announced the news on Instagram

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7 d. ago Amanda Holden joined by lookalike daughters in sweet holiday snap

Amanda Holden is enjoying family time on a lavish holiday in Greece and took to social media to share a sweet snap alongside her daughters with her followers

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7 d. ago Police swarm luxury estate with JD Vance reportedly making trip to Scotland

The US Vice President is said to be coming to Scotland on holiday with his family, having spent time in the Cotswolds already these last few days.

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7 d. ago All the signs Brooklyn Beckham has 'quit the family' after 'not inviting a single relative to his vow renewal' with Nicola Peltz

Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz said 'I do' for a second time on August 2 in Westchester County in front of her family, with the Beckham clan nowhere in sight amid their 'feud'.

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9 d. ago Alan Titchmarsh opens up on 'heartbreaking' farewell to wife and daughters for career

Alan Titchmarsh has worked as a presenter and host on a number of television and radio programmes over the years, and this meant he had to spend long periods of time away from his family

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1 week ago The moment I knew: through tears, I confessed I didn’t know how I was supposed to leave him

Despite wanting to keep things casual, Emma Mugglestone couldn’t ignore her increasing feelings for ‘Gorgeous’Find more stories from The moment I knew seriesIn 2007 I was preparing to move from Brisbane to the UK. I was 21, I’d just finished university and my family had been through a rough period. It was time for a new adventure, even if I was mildly anxious about leaving behind all my loved ones. When my best friend, Tegan, suggested a night out, it sounded exactly what I needed, but first she wanted to show me around her new lodgings on Enoggera army base.Tegan had told me stories about the other soldiers she was living with, but there was one guy who kept coming up – an artillery officer named “Gorgeous”. Obviously, he had another name, but when Tegan introduced us, his nickname made a whole lot of sense. He was still in his cams (hello!) and despite never being interested in men in uniform before, my curiosity was piqued. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Is music getting shorter and less complex thanks to TikTok and social media? Actually, it’s quite the opposite

Next time an older family member tells you music isn’t what it used to be, shine them with these statistics

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2 w. ago Mum can't believe what son, 6, brings back from all inclusive buffet

Shelly Larson-McHugh, 42, was on holiday in Corfu with her family at the time

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2 w. ago Inside Mel B's stunning second wedding to Rory McPhee with unique dress

Spice Girls singer Mel B has married her husband, Rory McPhee, for a second time in a stunning ceremony in Morocco, surrounded by friends, family and famous faces

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