83 m. ago Confessions of a Parent Killer review – a grisly tale of the murderer who lived with her mum and dad’s corpses

This look at Virginia McCullough tells a deeply strange story. Unfortunately, it also leaves the viewer in suspense about her motive for so long it feels horrifically manipulativeWell, what do you think a 90-minute documentary entitled Confessions of a Parent Killer is going to be about? That’s right, well done! It’s the story of a murder by an (adult) child of her parents. Virginia – Ginny – McCullough killed her mother, Lois, and father, John, and confessed immediately to police when they raided her home in 2023 that she had done so four years previously. The twist was that she had been living with their bodies ever since. “She was weird at school,” says a childhood friend. “But not ‘kill your parents and hide the bodies’ weird.”You can probably tell from such unimpeachably phlegmatic commentary that this case occurred in England. Great Baddow, Essex, to be exact, and the film paints a portrait of quintessential small-town, almost-rural life in these sceptred isles that has gone u...

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84 m. ago Households urged to move plants away from windows before 29C heatwave

Gardening experts have shared some of their most crucial tip for keen plant lovers ahead of the summer heatwave set to hit this weekend - and how to keep your plants alive for longer

Society

4 h. ago The incredible shrinking Osbourne women: After Sharon admits she's gone too far on Ozempic, KATIE HIND has the inside story on whether both daughters are using fat jabs too

She was the round-faced, stroppy teenager who catapulted to global fame when her parents Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne allowed TV cameras into their Beverly Hills home in 2002.

Politics

5 h. ago David Hogg won't try to keep his DNC role amid dispute over Democratic primaries

David Hogg says he will not fight to hold onto his leadership role in the Democratic National Committee

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5 h. ago Ananda Lewis, former MTV VJ and talk show host, dies aged 52

The former model also hosted her own talk show, ‘The Ananda Lewis Show’

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5 h. ago Revealed: 'Fatal blow' that destroys Blake Lively case and means she may be days away from giving up

When Blake heard that a judge had dismissed Justin Baldoni's $400 million defamation lawsuit against her, she reportedly 'cried with relief.' Well, Lively better keep those tissue boxes close.

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6 h. ago Free school meal plan requires key change to stop children ‘missing out’, Labour told

Experts say children may not receive the meals they are eligible for

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6 h. ago Lisa Riley and Lottie Tomlinson on shared grief of losing mums: 'It doesn’t go away, you learn to live with it'

Lisa Riley and Lottie Tomlinson open up about their experiences with grief after losing their mothers, highlighting the importance of sharing feelings and memories as a source of comfort

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6 h. ago Stormzy to star in first project from new Merky Films venture

Brit Award-winning rapper and entrepreneur says film ‘Big Man’, directed by Oscar winner Aneil Karia, is about ‘the joy, spirit and fearless energy of youth’

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6 h. ago Children’s character Zog is celebrated on Royal Mint 50p coins

The 50p joins the Mint’s childhood characters collection, which also includes The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child.

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6 h. ago A reckless splurge we (and our children) will be paying off for years: Voters brace for tax hikes as Rachel Reeves embarks on unprecedented spending spree

In a return to Labour's tax-and-spend approach, the Chancellor set out plans to 'invest' a staggering £4 trillion to fund 'the renewal of Britain'.

Economics

6 h. ago Kate Beckinsale sues Canary Black producers over ‘severe injuries’ and ‘unsafe conditions’ on set

The actor alleges that she repeatedly raised concerns about safety but was ignored

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7 h. ago No new trials for Michigan school shooter's parents despite violation by prosecutors, judge rules

A judge has turned down requests for new trials by the parents of a Michigan school shooter

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7 h. ago Like Brooklyn Beckham, I've also cut off contact with a parent. Here's what he needs to know

The world of estrangement is a weird little club that no one really wants to be part of, says Eilidh Dorgan

Politics

7 h. ago Families arrested in LA Ice raids held in basements with little food or water, lawyers say

Agents confiscated belongings and rushed deportees to California’s high desert or Texas, saying local facilities had not prepared for influxLA protests – live updatesAs federal agents rushed to arrest immigrants across Los Angeles, they confined detainees – including families with small children – in a stuffy office basement for days without sufficient food and water, according to immigration lawyers.One family with three children were held inside a Los Angeles-area administrative building for 48 hours after being arrested on Thursday immediately after an immigration court hearing, according to lawyers from the Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef), which is providing non-profit legal services in the region. Continue reading...

Society

8 h. ago Karen Millen apologises for branding mums who breastfeed after six months ‘selfish’

Fashion designer Karen Millen has apologised after criticising mums who breastfeed their children beyond the age of six months, calling it “selfish” and “not normal”.

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8 h. ago Race Across The World winners Caroline and Tom reveal how they'll spend prize money

The Race Across the World winners have been revealed after Wednesday evening's final on BBC One. And the victorious mother and son duo of Caroline and Tom have now shared how they'll spend their winnings

Economics

8 h. ago Watch Me Whip rapper sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing his cousin

Rapper behind viral ‘Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)’ hit, pleaded guilty but mentally ill to murdering his cousin

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8 h. ago Brian Wilson: the Beach Boys visionary who changed music forever

The troubled musician was a genius whose work was the envy of generations of fellow artists. Fiona Sturges pays tribute, and recalls her encounter with Wilson where he told her about his fear of failure, his abusive father, and the voices in his head

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9 h. ago Harris Yulin, veteran actor known for Scarface and Ghostbusters II, dies aged 88

The LA-born actor also had roles in ‘Training Day’ and ‘Ozark’ and worked extensively on Broadway

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