41 m. ago We live in Britain's strictest village and we LOVE it... but we're terrified of new neighbours moving in

EXCLUSIVE: Locals in an authoritarian village which has strict rules have complained their way of life is under threat.

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51 m. ago What did Karen's killer know? Just 24 hours after the mother

Karen Carter, 65, was in the process of walking away from her 30-year marriage and starting a new life in the south-west France the night before she was murdered.

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65 m. ago 'I spent £75k for yummy mummy transformation – it makes me a better parent'

After giving birth to her only daughter, Cléo Souza decided to invest in a series of surgeries and non-invasive treatments to address the changes to her body

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71 m. ago Man 'wees jelly' and wears nappies at 27 because of habit that 'ruined' 7st body

Jack opened up about the health issues he faced from using the Class B drug from 19-years-old. Warning: this story mentions sensitive and distressing topics.

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71 m. ago Teen fighting for life after being electrocuted at private school

Three students were rushed to hopsital after the tragic incident involving a high voltage cable.

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72 m. ago Doctor drowned in bath at Notting Hill flat after discovering boyfriend's affair

Rielle Longhurst, 30, was distraught after learning ‘the love of her life’ had cheated on her

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94 m. ago Graham Norton's quiet life away from the spotlight with husband Jonathan McLeod as he sells homes in NYC and London

He is one of the most beloved presenters and talk show hosts on our screens.

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2 h. ago ‘Buddhism and Björk help me handle fame’: novelist Ocean Vuong

On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous made him a literary superstar. Now the Vietnamese American author is exploring his working-class roots in an ambitious follow‑upThere are three kinds of family, muses the novelist and poet Ocean Vuong. There’s the nuclear family, “which often we talk about as the central tenet of American life”. There’s the chosen family, “the pushback”, the community and friendships built by people who have been rejected by their parents, often because of their sexuality or gender identity. And then there’s the family we talk about much less frequently, but spend most of our waking hours within – our colleagues, or what Vuong describes as “the circumstantial family around labour”.Vuong’s forthcoming second novel, The Emperor of Gladness, encompasses them all. There’s its 19-year‑old hero Hai’s relationship with his mother, a poor Vietnamese immigrant who believes that he has fulfilled her desperate aspirations for him by going to university, when he has actually...

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2 h. ago When I realised my chaotic lifestyle was ruining my thyroid health, this is how I fixed it

I ignored the signs that led to burnout, so I reached out to a doctor - here is what I learnt to do for thyroid recovery

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2 h. ago 'They knew how to kill': British expat's arteries severed in a frenzied attack, rumours of a love triangle

Karen Carter, 65, was in the process of walking away from her 30-year marriage and starting a new life in the south-west France the night before she was murdered.

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3 h. ago ‘Fighting with nature’: Iceland’s Grindavík play again after 18

The town was ripped apart and the economy decimated. But now the football club will make an emotional returnIt was about 7pm when UMF Grindavík’s players finished training in the club’s indoor hall. There had been seismic activity in the area all day but, in this harbour town to the south of Iceland’s famous Blue Lagoon, everybody had become wearily used to that. Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions had been a discomfiting, menacing backdrop to the previous three years. Everyday life had continued but now, on 10 November 2023, nature was to have its say. Four hours after its football team had completed their session, the danger had become intolerable and Grindavík was evacuated. Their once-thriving home quickly turned into a ghost town.Nobody would dream of using the hall for football now. Its pitch is cleaved in two by a fissure up to 25 metres deep; one of the most striking images in a settlement that has been ripped apart. A chasm has destroyed their outdoor practice pitch too. But...

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3 h. ago Carl Frampton’s heartbreaking health admission, net worth, Barry McGuigan feud

Carl Frampton has enjoyed a stellar career in boxing, becoming the first Northern Irishman to have held world titles in multiple weight classes, but is concerned for his long-term health

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3 h. ago No phones, lots of prayer: Australian cardinal’s insight into secretive Vatican conclave

Australia’s sole representative at recently concluded conclave in Rome says electing new pope nothing like the Hollywood film ConclaveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s highest-ranking Catholic has provided a rare insight into the process of electing the new pope, describing the secretive conclave as the highlight of his life.Cardinal Mykola Bychok – Australia’s sole representative at the recently concluded conclave in Rome – joked it was a relief to shut off the outside world for an extended period.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Buck up, Michelle Obama – nothing is more fabulous than an empty nest | Kathy Lette

The former US first lady says she’s in counselling after her daughters left home. She and Barack should run around the house naked. Yodelling. With antlers on their headsYour kids are the greatest love affair of your life, and that love is unconditional Although wait, on second thoughts, there are a few conditions. No child must ever be allowed to take up the bagpipes, drums or descant recorder. Come meal times there are two options – spag bol or adoption. No mother should have to teach a child to drive while simultaneously going through the menopause. And, most important of all, progeny must be out the door by 24.Without a doubt, the two nicest words in the English language are “empty” and “nest”. And yet my kitchen is constantly full of female friends weeping into their wine about how much they will miss their kids when they leave for university, flat shares or gap year travels.Kathy Lette is a comedy writer and novelist. Her latest book is The Revenge Club Continue reading...

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4 h. ago What links butterfly, air, French and Glasgow? The Saturday quiz

From Barbarian invasions and lead poisoning to Saturday Night Fever and the shipping forecast, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 What did Thomas Austin notoriously introduce to Australia in 1859?2 Which social media site’s founder is married to Serena Williams?3 What shipping forecast area is named after a UK city?4 What is the chemical formula for diamond?5 Which literary character loved “life; London; this moment of June”?6 Where did Eoka fight against British rule?7 What contains 42 vowels and 56 consonants?8 Which monarch commissioned and was depicted in the Wilton Diptych?What links: 9 Do the Right Thing; Goodfellas; Moonstruck; Radio Days; Saturday Night Fever?10 Lena; Mackenzie; Ob; Yenisey; Yukon?11 Encyclopedia Britannica (2010); New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (2001); Oxford English Dictionary (1989)?12 Air; butterfly; chef’s; French, Glasgow?13 Barbarian invasions; Christianity; homosexuality; lead poisoning; plague?14 Sarazen; Hogan; Player; Nicklau...

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4 h. ago Dianaworld review: For Diana fans to enjoy — but not to trust

Generally when I’m reviewing a book on a subject I’ve written about, I turn to the index as soon as I’m bored to see if I’m quoted, so I can skip to the scintillating bits. No need to, here; I rock up in the very first paragraph of the introduction: “Of the various titles that Diana Spencer collected during her life, it is the unofficial one of ‘the People’s Princess’ that has most come to encapsulate her reputation. The origins of the term are contested. Many have claimed that Tony Blair’s spin doctor, the shrewd, calculating Alastair Campbell, invented it. Others have said it derived from Anthony Holden, a royal biographer and translator of ancient Greek poetry and Italian opera. Julie Burchill, a republican iconoclast perhaps best known for her writing about pop music, asserts that it was in fact she who bestowed the title upon Diana in a laudatory article about the princess published in 1992.”

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4 h. ago Money and mental health: What to do if you're struggling with debt

Multi award-winning Chartered Financial Planner, Certified Coach, author of The Money Plan, and Sunday Mirror columnist

Economics

4 h. ago Neil 'Razor' Ruddock joked his member 'tripled' in size after life

Premier League icon Neil 'Razor' Ruddock underwent life-saving gastric surgery in 2023 - and there was one benefit he was quick to joke about

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4 h. ago Abandoned Greek airport and huge £7.2bn plans to transform it into seaside city

Once considered the gateway to Athens, this abandoned airport is set to gain a second life after a multi-billion pound investment

Economics

4 h. ago Urgent 'do not eat' warning for lasagne sold in Tesco and Morrisons plus crisps recall

The latest product recalls issued by the Food Standards Agency and why they've been pulled from supermarket shelves

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