69 m. ago ‘You feel violated’: how stalkers outsource abuse to private investigators

Exclusive: Guardian investigation finds PIs have been hired as part of harassment campaigns and in some cases have tracked women to domestic violence refugesAs Laura stood in the court witness box, preparing to tell magistrates about her ex-husband’s obsessive nature, she flicked through the prosecution’s evidence file and saw the photographs. One of her leaving the house, another of her driving her car on the motorway. They had been taken by a professional. Staring at the grainy images, she felt numb.Laura’s ex-husband had hired a private investigator to put her under surveillance. On two occasions she had been trailed, with the PI taking photographs of her as he went. Her ex-husband was later sanctioned with a stalking protection order, but the man he hired to facilitate his harassment was never even questioned. Continue reading...

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69 m. ago Denzel Washington film is 'a joy to watch' and on Film4 tonight

This Denzel Washington action thriller was a box office smash hit back when it was released and impressed both fans and critics — it airs on Film4 tonight at 9pm.

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1 hour ago Drone attack on Voronezh in Russia kills 1 person and wounds 3

Officials say a Ukrainian drone strike has killed one person and wounded three others in the Russian city of Voronezh

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1 hour ago EastEnders star left fighting for his life after being attacked by his own father

It's not good news as one person remains in a coma following a violent attack on Thursday

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4 h. ago Primark shoppers rave over £35 suitcase 'everyone wants' for 2026 holidays

Customers say Primark is 'the best' after seeing 'stunning' new travel item

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9 h. ago EastEnders favourite remains in hospital after horror attack

It's not good news as one person remains in a coma following a violent attack on Thursday

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10 h. ago Heated Rivalry review – these physically perfect people have so much sex it’s tedious

This steamy queer romance between ice hockey rivals is packed with constant shots of muscular bottoms in fancy hotel rooms. But a bit more character development or emotional investment wouldn’t go amissI suspect that Chala Hunter is still on a recuperative retreat somewhere. Until about May, I would think. For she was the intimacy coordinator on Heated Rivalry and she has earned a break.For those not aware: intimacy coordinators gained prominence in the aftermath of the #MeToo movement, when assorted testimonies from actors (largely female) made public and unignorable the shocking fact that actors (largely male) and directors (largely male) will often (largely always) try to get away with more than has been contracted for once they are naked with A N Other person. An intimacy coordinator is there to help arrange scenes and advocate for actors. Think of them as somewhere between a bureaucrat and a contraceptive. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Booked a holiday in 2026? These 10 tummy control swimsuits will flatter everyone

Fashion editor Rachel Pugh says she struggled to find swimwear for a holiday out of summer season - but found one retailer with options that 'tick every box'

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14 h. ago Macclesfield realise impossible dream in rise from ashes to a day of historic glory

Rob Smethurst’s resurrection of a troubled but proud club is timely reminder that football can still be the people’s gameFrom extinction to the impossible dream of becoming the greatest FA Cup giantkillers of all, Macclesfield’s story reminds that community will forever be football’s greatest asset. As fans celebrated victory over the holders, Crystal Palace, many took their time to peel away from the stadium. Not too long ago, many feared they may never return to Moss Rose.Macclesfield Town FC, 1874-2020 was the etching on the gravestone of the club that died, mourned quietly by a town that had slowly lost touch with events at the shambling football ground on its southern tip, pretty much the last stop before the long drive to London begins. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago The pretty country walk near Greater Manchester ending in a village pub

This circular walk takes you through the beautiful Lancashire countryside

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17 h. ago Gary Neville names 'special' manager who ticks every box for Man United amid talks

Manchester United are searching for a new manager after dismissing Ruben Amorim with Gary Neville backing an icon of world football as the ideal candidate.

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18 h. ago 'Unlucky' Scouse mum wins £100k and sports car as she says it was 'a gift from dad'

Claire Carty from Liverpool never considered herself a 'particularly lucky person' – but her fortunes changed after she won £100,000 cash and an £85,000 Lotus through Omaze in a twist of fate

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21 h. ago Woman held hostage in coffin for EIGHT days with threat of electrocution

Stephanie Slater was kidnapped and held hostage in a coffin-style box for eight days after she was duped into meeting with a 'potential buyer' for a home she was trying to sell

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21 h. ago Primark issues urgent 'do not use' warning as baby product causes 'choking' hazard

Primark shoppers have been urged to stop using one item immediately amid an urgent product recall.

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23 h. ago Golden Globes 2026: who will win and who should win the film awards?

This weekend promises a Hollywood showdown with films including Sinners, Marty Supreme and One Battle After Another up for major awardsAfter a year that was notoriously close to call (did anyone initially see Anora emerging as the ultimate victor?), this awards season feels a little easier to scope out. Paul Thomas Anderson’s idiosyncratic activism caper One Battle After Another has so far dominated, becoming only the fourth film ever to win best film at both the New York and Los Angeles film circles then the National Board of Review and the National Society of Film Critics. But how far can it go?It leads this weekend’s Golden Globes with nine nominations but the comedy categories also feature Marty Supreme, now riding high at the box office, and its inescapable leading man Timothée Chalamet. Then on the drama side we have Sinners and Hamnet, two very different films solidifying two very different awards narratives. Here’s how I think it might all play out on Sunday: Continue readin...

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23 h. ago Julia Roberts says Pretty Woman cast thought they'd made 'worst movie'

Pretty Woman star Julia Roberts and Richard Gere thought they were making Hollywood's 'worst movie' in 1990, despite the romantic comedy becoming a timeless classic that defined her career

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23 h. ago Julia Roberts says Pretty Woman cast had 'most fun making the worst movie'

Hollywood legend Julia Roberts opens up about her 35-year movie career and her role in new thriller After The Hunt ahead of the Oscar nominations for which she's expected to be included

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23 h. ago Love Island's sweetest success stories: All the couples who are still each other's types on paper from Molly

Since landing on the box, Love Island has become known for its drama, break-ups, and shock dumpings.

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23 h. ago Bruce Springsteen's iconic hit Born in the USA 'is censored by UK radio station for controversial lyric'

The 1984 song, which is considered to critique racism during the Vietman war, contains the phrase 'yellow man', considered a derogatory term for an Asian person.

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23 h. ago All the high street stores in January 2026 including Primark and River Island

Last year saw 54 retailers go bust, resulting in the loss of 3,080 stores and 30,153 employees, according to the Centre for Retail Research

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