6 h. ago ‘Even thinking about Coldplay I get tearful’: Denise Lewis’s honest playlist

The former heptathlete throws shapes to Cameo and got gold-medal inspiration from Whitney, but which rapper helps get her out of bed?The first song I fell in love with I was at nursery school when Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen was the song of the moment. I remember seeing the video on Top of the Pops, which is chilling at first, but epic when it gets to the big guitar break.The first single I bought My mum had this little record player that used to keep me very entertained, so I got her to buy me Ring My Bell by Anita Ward for my birthday or Christmas, from a record shop in Wolverhampton. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Stacey Solomon shares sweet throwback snaps of her and husband Joe Swash in 2016 internet trend as she gushes 'the year I fell in love'

The TV personality, 36, posted a carousel of heartwarming photos to Instagram on Friday as part of a viral trend where people share their lives from a decade ago.

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29 h. ago Italian premier Giorgia Meloni bonds with fellow female leader Sanae Takaichi of Japan over birthday cake, selfies and a deep love of Margaret Thatcher

The two leaders bonded over birthday cake, selfies and a shared admiration for Margaret Thatcher during their first extended talks since Takaichi took office last autumn.

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55 h. ago 'Magical' riverside village with dramatic fells and lovely walks leading to moors

The village sits at the confluence of two rivers and offers views of dramatic fells, scenic moors and charming tea rooms for day-trippers.

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55 h. ago 'Stunning' village between two rivers with dramatic fells less than 45 miles from Manchester

This 'beautiful' village is a favourite among those who love the outdoors and there's a plethora of reasons to visit.

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3 d. ago ‘Soon after my baby’s birth came a bottle of champagne from Alan’: readers remember Alan Rickman

Following the anniversary of the actor’s death, fans recall his joy at a train platform mishap, enthusing about experimental theatre and an embarrassed double-take• ‘I fell in love with him on the spot’: friends remember Alan Rickman, 10 years after his deathOne of the highlights of my late wife’s life involved Alan Rickman. Returning to university in Manchester in the mid-90s for a new term, she was attempting to put on an enormous rucksack full of books (she did English). As she managed to get the thing on, she experienced an error in balance, fell backwards and laid on the platform, wiggling her arms and legs like an inverted tortoise, unable to move. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago ‘Soon after my baby’s birth came a bottle of champagne’: readers remember Alan Rickman

Following the anniversary of the actor’s death, fans recall his joy at a train platform mishap, enthusing about experimental theatre and an embarrassed double-take• ‘I fell in love with him on the spot’: friends remember Alan Rickman, 10 years after his deathOne of the highlights of my late wife’s life involved Alan Rickman. Returning to university in Manchester in the mid-90s for a new term, she was attempting to put on an enormous rucksack full of books (she did English). As she managed to get the thing on, she experienced an error in balance, fell backwards and laid on the platform, wiggling her arms and legs like an inverted tortoise, unable to move. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago The Traitors’ Fiona shares reasons behind her controversial decisions

The breakout star of the series says she ‘loved’ observing her fellow Traitors but had also been a ‘plonker’

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4 d. ago He's got a type! Stefanos Tsitsipas moves on from tennis power couple split from Paula Badosa and finds love with American ex

Stefanos Tsitsipas has reportedly found love again less than a year after his split from fellow tennis player Paula Badosa.

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4 d. ago ‘I fell in love with him on the spot’: Alan Rickman remembered, 10 years after his death

On the anniversary of his death aged 69, stars from Sigourney Weaver to Sharleen Spiteri, Tom Felton to Harriet Walter, remember the wit, charm and endless generosity of one of Britain’s best-loved actorsRuby Wax Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Thirty years of devastation on Britain's most eroded coastline: Dramatic aerial footage shows how much of a clifftop Norfolk village has been lost to the North Sea over three decades

Footage taken in 1998 and again this weekend showing the devastation cliff falls have caused, just as the local council demolishes more houses before they plummet over the precipice.

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7 d. ago I had an abortion due to climate anxiety. How can I come to terms with it? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Counselling should help, but it sounds as if you need to slow down and give yourself time to grieveI am 37 years old, happily married and have two children, who came along quickly after we got married in my late 20s. I instantly fell in love with them. However, I wasn’t really emotionally or practically ready, and developed postnatal anxiety.I’ve always cared about the climate crisis, and since after having kids, and knowing it will affect their lives more than mine, I became motivated to make changes. We live a very “green” life. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Scots museum to show iconic movie props from Star Wars and ET

FILM fans are in for a treat this weekend as a Scots museum is set to display props from iconic 1980s films. Retro Reels is set to bring movie magic to Glasgow's Riverside Museum. The exhibition will take people on a journey through the props, stories, and creativity of "the unforgettable world of 1980s cinema"....

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1 week ago Love Island All Stars fix row as Millie Court reveals islander hunks have slid into her DMs BEFORE villa return

MILLIE Court has revealed that some of her fellow Love Islanders were hoping to get a head start and slid into her DMs before the All Stars series starts. The reality star, 29, is currently in South Africa ahead of heading into the ITV2 villa for a second stint, and says she's already batting off...

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1 week ago Delcy Rodríguez strikes conciliatory tone with US after Trump warning

Venezuela’s interim leader offers to work with US after Trump threatened that she could pay ‘very big price’Analysis: Delcy Rodríguez must walk tightrope as Venezuela’s interim leaderVenezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, has offered to work with the US, dialing down the confrontational tone she intially adopted after the capture of the dictator Nicolás Maduro.In a statement late on Sunday, Rodríguez said she had “invited the US government to work together on an agenda of cooperation”. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Tyson Fury issued brutal verdict on Man Utd under Ruben Amorim

The former two-time heavyweight world champion fell out of love with Manchester United, admitting he prefers a day at the races instead

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2 w. ago Delcy Rodríguez strikes defiant tone but must walk tightrope as Venezuela’s interim leader

Technocrat must accommodate US demands while shoring up a regime that is hated by many VenezuelansUS attacks Venezuela – live updatesIn her first speech as Venezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez lambasted the US and pledged fealty to Nicolás Maduro. But the Trump administration has made a cold calculation: she will bow to Washington.Rodríguez is a political veteran who served as Maduro’s vice-president and oil minister and defended the regime against accusations of terrorism, drug-running and election-stealing, yet for now she is Donald Trump’s favoured option to lead Venezuela. “She’s essentially willing to do what we think is necessary to make Venezuela great again,” Trump said. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago ‘Captured’ Maduro walks DEA hallway: Official White House account releases video

The White House’s official Rapid Response 47 account released video Sunday appearing to show Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in U.S. custody, walking down a hallway inside the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New York offices.

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2 w. ago ’I inexplicably detest Mr Brightside’: John Simm’s honest playlist

The actor first realised what music was when he heard Yellow Submarine and knows a lot of Paul Simon lyrics, but what would he put on at a party?The first song I fell in love withMy earliest memory is walking into a room at nursery school where they were playing Yellow Submarine by the Beatles. I was captivated by the sound effects, and Lennon shouting: “Full speed ahead!” When it got to the chorus, I remember thinking: “This must be music!”The first single I boughtWhen I was eight, I won a competition at school to pick a new record to play at the mini disco we had on Fridays. My teacher took me to Woolworths, and I chose Come Back My Love by [50s revivalists] Darts. The first single I bought with my own pocket money was Mull of Kintyre by Wings from a record shop in Colne in Lancashire. It was No 1 at the time, and I chose it when my dad pointed out that it was by one of the Beatles. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Why ordering takeout or calling the dog walker might lead to a happier relationship

Couples who spend money on small, time-saving services like takeout or housecleaning or dog walking report greater relationship satisfaction

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