76 m. ago Major airline launches auction for passengers to keep seat next to them empty

A well-known airline has launched a new scheme which allows travellers place a bid to keep the seat next to them free on both domestic and international short-haul flights

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2 h. ago Alan Carr says fans will see 'a different side to him' on The Celebrity Traitors... and insists there will be 'no comedy' as he plans to win hit show by relying on his old call centre skills

The comedian, 49, has confessed his strategy to not using comedy and honing in on his former days of working in a call center in a bid to win the popular BBC game show.

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3 h. ago BBC 'bans stars from using friendly terms like mate and sweetheart' in wake of bad behaviour scandals

Employees are being told to fill in screen skills passports 'designed to create a better, more welcoming and safe place to work' as part of the latest package of measures.

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3 h. ago Indonesia school collapse death toll reaches 49 as search for missing students continues

Excavators used to remove rubble while 14 people reportedly still unaccounted for and police allege building work was being carried out without a permitIndonesian rescuers searching for missing students after a prayer hall at an Islamic boarding school collapsed last week recovered the bodies of dozens of students over the weekend, bringing the confirmed death toll to 49.Using heavy excavators equipped with jackhammers, circular saws and sometimes their bare hands, rescue teams removed tons of rubble in an attempt to find the 14 students reportedly still missing. Rescuers found 35 bodies over the weekend alone, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency said. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Dr Mosley's NEW Very Fast 800 diet: Michael Mosley's doctor son has adapted his diet to turbo

I worked closely with the much-missed Dr Michael Mosley and his wife, Dr Clare Bailey Mosley, on the popular Fast 800 books. Here's a guide to it...

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4 h. ago Nottingham attack victim will be posthumously awarded the George Medal for trying to protect her friend before monster killed them both

The teenager, who was violently stabbed to death in Nottingham city centre in June 2023, will receive the honour, a civilian award for bravery, after being recommended by King Charles .

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5 h. ago More women holidaying without families to ’embrace adventure’

Group tour operators said there has been a noticeable increase in demand from people – particularly women – travelling without family or friends.

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5 h. ago Horoscope today, October 6, 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 Your ability to manage stronger feelings is building up, and you are the best...

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5 h. ago One in four UK people fear a loved one drinks too much, survey finds

Poll of 2,000 people appears to underline experts’ concerns of growing ‘epidemic’ of addiction to alcohol or drugsOne in four people in the UK fear that a partner, relative or friend drinks too much, while one in six worry that a loved one is taking too many drugs.The findings, from a representative survey of 2,000 adults, appear to underline what some experts say is a growing “epidemic” of addiction to alcohol or drugs such as cocaine and cannabis.10% worry that they drink too much and 5% that they use drugs too often.26% worry that a partner, family member or friend drinks too much.16% are concerned about a loved one’s use of illegal drugs.Families that earn more than £50,000 a year are three times more likely to contain someone with an addiction problem. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Marcus Rashford issues new reminder to Ruben Amorim but Man Utd flop has last laugh

Marcus Rashford has been in scintillating form since joining Barcelona on loan from Manchester United and the England international was on target against Sevilla on Sunday

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5 h. ago Rangers contenders: Steven Gerrard, Sean Dyche and Derek McInnes in frame

Rangers are looking to replace Russell Martin after the former Southampton boss was sacked on Sunday night following the 1-1 draw with Falkirk.Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the contenders for the hot seat.Steven GerrardStill the darling of many Rangers fans for being last man to bring the William Hill Premiership title to Ibrox. The 45-year-old achieved hero status after he thwarted Celtic’s bid for a record 10-in-a-row in 2021. The former Liverpool and England captain’s decision to leave for Aston Villa was of course criticised by a section of the Gers support and his time in Birmingham did little to enhance his managerial reputation and neither did his stint as boss of Saudi club Al-Ettifaq. However, his ability to best the team from the other side of the city over 38 games means he would command the support and respect of a fan base craving success, having watched Celtic win 13 out of the last 14 titles and this season spiral out of control already.Derek McInnesThe fo...

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5 h. ago Family 'told to say goodbyes' to Brit dad fighting for life in Turkey hospital

John Kearney was visiting Turkey with his friends when he fell from a scooter on Tuesday, suffering a serious head injury. He is now fighting for his life in the hospital

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6 h. ago ITV Big Brother fans spot 'missing' housemate as they say they 'need more'

The Big Brother house was once again plunged into chaos tonight

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7 h. ago Big Brother thrown into chaos as tension between Marcus and Elsa mounts

All is not well in the Big Brother house as Marcus John and Elsa Rae accept something has changed in their friendship - only for matters to then quickly deteriorate

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7 h. ago Frauds review – Suranne Jones gives her best ever performance in this absolute triumph of a heist drama

Jones and Jodie Whittaker are astonishing as conwomen bent on pulling off one last job. It’s a wild, thrilling ride whose portrait of a toxic friendship is fantastically stylishWhat would you do if your most reckless friend from your teenage years got back in touch? What if you were dying of cancer and had nothing to lose? What if you felt guilty for landing your friend in the clink 10 years ago? If you were the one she landed in the clink and you were only being released to die of cancer in her care? If you used to be a nearly unbeatable pair of scam artists who still had a stash of disguises left over from your glory days and a longing to feel some excitement again?All this and more are the questions that Frauds, a new drama starring Suranne Jones and Jodie Whittaker, flings at us on a wild, thrilling six-part ride that follows two conwomen bent on pulling off one last job. As with 2023’s Maryland, Jones co-created this with Anne-Marie O’Connor – who wrote every episode – and it h...

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7 h. ago French premier names Macron loyalist as finance minister in bid to pass budget

Roland Lescure is a former industry minister who entered politics in 2017 as part of the centrist En Marche movement

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7 h. ago Big Brother's Caroline left heartbroken after eviction of Gani during Storm Amy

The Big Brother house is already down two contestants in less than a week - with one housemate taking the exit of Gani hard as they formed a firm friendship the has now been temporarily torn apart

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8 h. ago Britain's Got Talent's scramble to film auditions after Simon Cowell's illness

Contestants that missed out on the chance to audition for Britain's Got Talent over the past week may soon have their moment on the stage as bosses are planning to film the lost episode

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9 h. ago Who was the first celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing 2025?

One Strictly Come Dancing star has already bid farewell to the iconic ballroom

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9 h. ago Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour help dig Napoli out of hole as Rasmus Hojlund makes mockery of Man Utd

Scottish duo are influential as on-loan striker bails out champions once again

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