1 hour ago Ken Doherty’s split from wife, awkward Ronnie O’Sullivan relationship, £300m celebrity pal

Ken Doherty is one of snooker's most iconic figures, with the Irishman having enjoyed a career at the top of the sport, but his life away from the baize has been eventful

Economics

2 h. ago Expert's 5 point holiday checklist that's essential for a stress free break

There are some things you should do on holiday to ensure it's safe and enjoyable

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4 h. ago Amanda Holden says daughter is 'embarrassed' by 'cheeky comments' she gets at uni

Amanda Holden opened up about family life and how her daughters react to being compared to their mum who is often praised for looking younger - with one of her kids having to walk ahead of her in public

Politics

5 h. ago Popular European water park set to open on new Canary Island suffers major blow

The Siam Park water attraction could face a lengthy delay that will be a blow for visitors to Gran Canaria who want to enjoy a cooling and exhilarating experience

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15 h. ago Barack Obama dines without Michelle AGAIN amid rumors over the state of their marriage

Former President Barack Obama enjoyed some family time with his daughters in Los Angeles on Friday evening - but wife Michelle was nowhere to be seen.

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17 h. ago Crystal Palace player ratings vs Aston Villa: Sarr and Eze produce quality as Eagles reach FA Cup final

Crystal Palace enjoy one of their finest days ever to reach the FA Cup final

Sport

18 h. ago Alan Sheehan to learn Swansea City fate next week after holding talks over long

The Swans boss has enjoyed a largely successful interim spell in charge - and could yet be set for a long-term stay

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25 h. ago You be the judge: should my housemate chip in with mowing the lawn?

Eleanor wants to enjoy a garden that isn’t overgrown. Raheem argues it’s the landlord’s responsibility to maintain it. You decide whose argument doesn’t cut itFind out how to get a disagreement settled or become a jurorWe should make a house fund for garden stuff. We already have one for a cleaner, so what’s the difference?The house is not our responsibility. We have a contract which says the landlord handles the gardens Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Eubank Jr vs Benn offer: Bet £10 with William Hill get £60 free bets

Enjoy £60 in free bets with William Hill when you open a new account and bet £10 on any sports market using the code T60 when registering

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28 h. ago Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli moved to London because they ‘can’t enjoy their success, raise kids normally’ in India, says Madhuri Dixit’s husband Dr Nene

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli moved to London because they ‘can’t enjoy their success, raise kids normally’ in India, says Madhuri Dixit’s husband Dr Nene  The Indian Express

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38 h. ago York Minster hosts controversial metal concert as threatened protests fail to materialise

Cheering crowd at 800-year-old cathedral enjoys Plague of Angels gig, which had been branded ‘deeply inappropriate’Protests at one of the most controversial concerts of the year, labelled “shocking and deeply inappropriate”, failed to materialise on Friday evening, as a metal act performed to a cheering crowd of 1,400 people at York Minster.The 800-year-old cathedral hosted a gig by Plague of Angels, which some of the congregation previously called an “outright insult” to their faith and said they would be protesting if the concert went ahead. Continue reading...

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40 h. ago The moment I knew: standing on her shoulders, I was impressed she could bear my weight

After training together for years, acrobats Tristan St John and Asha Colless realised their ability to support one another was more than just physicalFind more stories from The moment I knew seriesIn 2021 I was at the National Institute of Circus Arts in Melbourne. That’s where I first laid eyes on Asha. She was part of a group of new students joining my cohort. She instantly struck me as someone I wanted to be friends with. At ballet class that afternoon we shared a barre and became fast friends. Over the next couple of years things remained platonic and it wasn’t until our final year that chemistry began to build.Towards the end of that dark Melbourne winter, Asha asked if I’d work with her on some acrobatics. Every day after school we’d spend an hour or so training as a pair. There was lots of stretching and chatting, trying and failing various tricks and lots of laughs. It wasn’t long before I realised I was seriously enjoying these sessions, and not just in a professional or fr...

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41 h. ago Carluke Care home residents celebrated Easter with creative bonnet designs

Sara McSeveney, activities coordinator at Milton Grange, said: “Our residents thoroughly enjoyed crafting their bonnets and letting their imaginations run wild."

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43 h. ago Buchanan High School pupils enjoy trip to Viridor's Bargeddie Visitor Centre

S4 students at the Coatbridge school who are studying national science attended the facility, which accepts residual waste from five local authorities.

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45 h. ago 11 of the best cheap hotels in Edinburgh 2025: Where to stay if you’re on a budget

A trip the Scottish capital doesn’t have to be expensive, especially when there are budget-friendly hotels to enjoy during your stay

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45 h. ago Trump and Melania enjoy VERY rare moment of romance as pair head to Rome for pope's funeral

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania enjoyed a rare moment of public affection as they left the White House on their way to Pope Francis ' funeral.

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45 h. ago Gorka Marquez 'enjoying the view' as he shares cheeky Gemma Atkinson snap from sun

He spotted his fiancée enjoying a bit of time in the sun as they continued their family holiday

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47 h. ago 12 of the best bluebell woods in Scotland to visit this spring

Mid-spring means the start of bluebell season in Scotland, and there are plenty of lovely walks in which to enjoy these seasonal beauties.

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48 h. ago Digested week: Magic Circle and life in the Vatican return to our psyche

Disappearances of a school and handbag of head of Homeland Security past the Secret Service remain unexplainedI did what a lot of people did on hearing news of the death of Pope Francis on Monday: I watched Conclave. The Oscar nominated movie, adapted from the Robert Harris novel, unpacks the process of electing a new pope and between Sunday and Monday, it enjoyed a 283% surge in streaming figures. I’d like to say it deepened my understanding of life in the Vatican, but the truth is it just made me wish we could have Ralph Fiennes for pope, while reminding me – I’m not alone in this – that we’ve seen quite enough of Stanley Tucci for the time being. Continue reading...

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49 h. ago Noel and Liam Gallagher finally seen back together for first time in years

Liam Gallagher has enjoyed another 'biblical' reunion with brother Noel as the duo got together to film a new promo campaign for Adidas ahead of their hotly-anticipated reunion tour - which is now just three months away

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50 h. ago How accurate is Conclave? What the film gets right (and wrong) about selecting a new Pope

The film, which stars Ralph Fiennes, has enjoyed a surge in popularity since the death of Pope Francis

Culture

50 h. ago Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan dazzle fans on 'first night out' as baby Palma's loved

The loved-up couple enjoyed their 'first night out' as new parents having welcomed daughter Palma in March

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51 h. ago 13 of the most valuable vintage 80s toys, worth up to £2,250, which you may remember from your childhood

If you were a child of the 80s then chances are you probably enjoyed playing with some of these toys.

Economics

51 h. ago UK Government confirms eight more bank holidays before the end of 2025

The recent Easter weekend saw England, Wales and Northern Ireland enjoy two bank holidays falling on Good Friday (April 18) and Easter Monday (April 21) but Scotland only one

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52 h. ago Rory McIlroy sets the record straight on claims about his wife Erica after Masters win

Rory McIlroy enjoyed one of the best days of his career by winning the Masters at Augusta last week but there were eyebrows raised after he failed to pay tribute to wife Erica Stoll when naming his "support system"

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53 h. ago Sunny high streets buoyed by 0.4% rise in retail spending in March

Retailers enjoyed their best quarter since summer 2021

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53 h. ago Gangster enjoyed £500,000 from his life of crime but only has to pay back £1

Paul Woodford was a trusted associate of a notorious gang leader

Economics

61 h. ago 'In 20 years of reviewing, I'm not sure I've read a funnier book, or one I've enjoyed more': The best Literary Fiction out now

Anthony Cummins reviews the best Literary Fiction out now.

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61 h. ago Temperatures could reach up to 10C above average in England and Wales next week

London Marathon runners could enjoy highs of 22C in the capital on Sunday.

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66 h. ago William Hill offer: Bet £10 on Premier League Darts Get £60 in free bets

Enjoy £60 in free bets with William Hill when you open a new account and bet £10 on any sports market using the code T60 when registering

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67 h. ago UK to be hit by 'Beast from Europe' storm that could ruin May heatwave

Brits hoping to get out and about to enjoy the May sunshine in late Spring could be set for a rude awakening - some forecasters think a nasty downpour is on the way

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67 h. ago You're eating chocolate digestives all wrong: McVitie's factory boss reveals 'proper' way to enjoy your biscuits

Britain's biscuit enthusiasts have likely been enjoying their favourite teatime treat incorrectly for years, a McVities factory boss has revealed.

Culture

68 h. ago I saved $36,000 by not buying anything new – here are seven reasons you should do the same

Life was genuinely better once I got off the consumerist hamster wheel, and it could be for you tooIn 2013, I thought: “Hey, wouldn’t it be FUN to see if I could buy nothing new for an entire month?” (which, I recognize, is not most people’s idea of fun). And, thus, my no new things challenge was born.At first, the premise scared the crap out of me. I thought I would be chomping at the bit for the one-month mark to arrive. But the challenge welcomed so many incredible benefits and ushered so much ease into my life that I carried on – for nearly two years. Yep, 683 days of shopping my own closet, gifting experiences and thoughtful secondhand finds, outfitting my life with creative upcycles, and thoroughly enjoying an inbox free from constant promotions and receipts. Continue reading...

Economics

2 d. ago Jimmy White's new life, young beauty queen girlfriend and lost snooker fortune

Jimmy White is enjoying a more low-key lifestyle nowadays after living the dream before almost losing everything

Politics

3 d. ago 6 of the best cruise ships that you must travel on in your lifetime

The destination is important but there are are some seriously impressive ships to enjoy a cruise from

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3 d. ago Missing ingredients, brand new colours and the chances of alien life – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?Gather round, faithful quizzers, for another adventure is at hand. Dare you tackle our 15 questions on topical news, general knowledge and pop culture trivia? If you do, you will be excited to find you are being treated to a brand new regular feature. The quiz is also, as ever, littered with a few silly in-jokes and references, which you can point out in the comments when you spot them. Enjoy!The Thursday quiz, No 207 Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Man who strangled partner to death and said it was 'sex gone wrong' to be sentenced

Alcwyn Thomas killed Victoria 'Vicki' Thomas after drinking heavily and taking cocaine but had denied murder saying the pair regularly enjoyed adventurous intercourse including strangulation.

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3 d. ago 'What gave you the right to stop her heart beating?' Killer gets life as he faces grieving mum's powerful words

Alcwyn Thomas killed Victoria 'Vicki' Thomas after drinking heavily and taking cocaine but had denied murder saying the pair regularly enjoyed adventurous intercourse including strangulation.

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3 d. ago Unusual city break named the cheapest place to visit in May with £1 transport fares and bargain three

Families looking for a cheap getaway can still enjoy a bargain break, according to research by Ink Digital, which has listed the best - and worst value - family holidays.

Economics

3 d. ago Morgan Rogers ‘can 100 per cent compete with the best players in Europe’

The 22-year-old has enjoyed an incredible rise since joining Villa in January 2024.

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3 d. ago Ivanka Trump's teen daughter Arabella shares sweet moment with Karlie Kloss' son as she debuts vacation braid

On Sunday, photographers caught Ivanka and Karlie soaking up the sun as they enjoyed some beach time together. At one point, doting cousin Arabella was seen adorably playing with Karlie's one-year-old son.

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3 d. ago Eliud Kipchoge ready to savour possible London farewell: “I am to enjoy London”

Eliud Kipchoge ready to savour possible London farewell: “I am to enjoy London”  Olympics.com

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3 d. ago Coronation Street star Alan Halsall enjoys 'lunch date' with co

The actor, who is famed for playing Tyrone Dobbs in the ITV soap, was seen catching up with one of his castmates

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3 d. ago Paul Townend says he'd love a Perth jolly after a day of Fun Fun Fun as Irish jockey hero soaks up Scone Palace success

Townend enjoyed a 100 per cent record on his visit to Perth as he recorded two winners for Willie Mullins

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3 d. ago How four outdoors lovers left home one weekend and never came back

When Morgan Rogers, Andrea Powell and Nicola Wheatley went on a weekend away in late October 2021, all they were thinking about was enjoying a couple of days away from their normal lives, but they never came home

Politics

3 d. ago Andy Halliday sparks major Celtic debate and claims top man is undervalued by fans

The Motherwell midfielder has urged the Hoops faithful to enjoy one of their biggest talents while he's at the club

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3 d. ago Playful Prince Louis shown jumping for joy in photoshoot for seventh birthday

The Prince and Princess of Wales released footage of the prince, who is missing his two front teeth, enjoying the outdoors.

Culture

3 d. ago The pretty little seaside town where Kate & Wills will enjoy next holiday

As William and Kate prepare to celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary in an especially cherished location, all eyes are turning to a Scottish island where nature, culture, and royalty, come together. 

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3 d. ago McDonald's May 2025 menu updates: new sweet and savoury items added

You can enjoy sweet treats such as Frozen Cherry Lemonade and Biscoff McFlurry, alongside savoury options like the Steakhouse Stack and McSpicy X Frank’s RedHot burger

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3 d. ago Katie Price reveals dramaticly stretched appearance after string of tweakments

Katie Price showcased her ever-changing looks during a day out ahead of returning to her pantomime work as she and her beloved dog enjoyed the Welsh seaside

Events

4 d. ago Gary Lineker's incredible £4million home with gym, cinema room and personal touches

Gary Lineker is soon set to leave Match of the Day after almost 30 years, giving him more time to enjoy his enviable London pad with a professional kitchen and stunning decor

Economics

4 d. ago Sebastian Stan says ‘narcissist’ Trump enjoyed one part of his controversial biopic about the president

The Oscar-nominated film was called ‘classless’ by Trump

Politics

4 d. ago The factors that will decide Marcus Rashford’s future after Aston Villa loan

Rashford has enjoyed his time at Villa Park but he won’t decide his future until the summer

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4 d. ago Gut instinct: why your spring menu should be full of plant points

Hannah Twiggs speaks to nutritionist Dr Emily Prpa about how something called ‘plant points’ – no, not a wellness gimmick – could be the simplest way to eat better, boost your gut and still enjoy your food

Politics

4 d. ago Matt Damon enjoys Easter brunch with family in New York on break from filming The Odyssey

The 54-year-old Oscar-winning screenwriter showed his hometown pride in a Boston Red Sox cap

Politics

4 d. ago How long is Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3? The Star Wars stint will last shorter than expected

The next Fortnite season is fast incoming, but there's not going to be long to enjoy it if leakers' claims are accurate.

Events

4 d. ago John Higgins' BBC outburst, family health scare, net worth and retirement stance

John Higgins has enjoyed a glittering career in snooker but the four-time world champion has also endured his fair share of challenges and controversy away from the table

Society

4 d. ago Louis Tomlinson and Zara McDermott enjoy romantic date at a Sainsbury's Local self

Louis Tomlinson and Zara McDermott spent the entirety of Easter together - and only snuck out of their love nest to stock up on snacks from a Sainsbury's Local.

Politics

4 d. ago Dua Lipa sizzles in tiny bikini as she enjoys break with fiancé Callum Turner

Singer Dua Lipa uploaded a stunning photo dump of her recent holiday with her Netflix star fiancé Callum Turner as the beautiful couple soaked up the sun in Albania

Politics

5 d. ago London gastropub snacks: 10 of the best bar menus to enjoy with your Guinness

Every hazy afternoon and darkening evening needs a little food to fuel it, writes Josh Barrie

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5 d. ago Louis Tomlinson and Zara McDermott enjoy romantic date in the most unlikely destination as loved

Louis Tomlinson and Zara McDermott spent the entirety of Easter together - and only snuck out of their love nest to stock up on snacks from a Sainsbury's Local.

Politics

5 d. ago Josie Gibson reveals she contracted a medieval disease while filming new TV show on the best first class air travel

While filming Around The World In First Class for Channel 5, Josie enjoyed the enviable lifestyle of drinking champagne and tucking in to rich food in Michelin-starred restaurants.

Culture

5 d. ago Brooks Nader puts on a racy display as she goes braless under a busty low

Brooks Nader turned heads as she enjoyed a spot of shopping on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills on Monday. 

Politics

5 d. ago What Ruben Amorim told Chido Obi as he explains how Manchester United players are helping him

Chido Obi has enjoyed first-team exposure this season and he could be set for more opportunities before the campaign is over.

Sport

5 d. ago Josie Gibson reveals she has been diagnosed with a medieval disease while filming new TV show

While filming Around The World In First Class for Channel 5, Josie enjoyed the enviable lifestyle of drinking champagne and tucking in to rich food in Michelin-starred restaurants.

Culture

5 d. ago Man United outcast Antony sent bold message amid transfer exit speculation

Manchester United loanee Antony is enjoying life in Spain as he stars for Real Betis

Politics

5 d. ago Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank says 'look who I found' as delighted fans respond with same message

The actor, who plays Billy Mayhew in the ITV soap, delighted fans as he enjoyed a reunion with a very familiar face

Politics

5 d. ago This is why we can’t have nice things: How your bougie taste in food is ruining the planet

The Dubai chocolate craze is sparking a pistachio shortage while the West’s obsession with matcha has put a Japanese town under strain. Helen Coffey asks why we’re incapable of enjoying things sustainably – and whether social media is to blame

Politics

5 d. ago Barack and Michelle Obama enjoy date night at ritzy DC restaurant amid divorce rumors

The couple was all smiles as they made their way through the busy Osteria Mozza in Georgetown, stopping to wave at patrons as they swatted away rumors of marital woes.

Politics

5 d. ago Revealed: The very glamorous new life of Millennium Dome raider immortalised on Netflix... but his accomplices didn't fare so well

Aldo Ciarrocchi, who now enjoys a very middle class lifestyle, was a key member of the mob which planned to steal the Millennium Star diamond in 2000 in the doomed raid.

Politics

5 d. ago Britain to enjoy 3 more weeks of sunshine from Thursday and 25C hottest day of year

Bank Holiday Monday saw holidaymakers quit resorts early and snarl up roads from lunchtime yesterday as up to eight hours’ rain spoilt the end of the long weekend

Politics

5 d. ago Mark Allen inspired by recent world champions as he enjoys timely return to form

Allen was a 10-6 winner Chinese qualifier Fan Zhengyi.

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5 d. ago William and Kate's incognito Easter: Couple attend service in Sandringham with Carole and Michael Middleton, Charlotte, George and Louis

The royal couple, along with Kate's parents and Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte , nine and Prince Louis , six enjoyed a service at the Royal Sandringham estate in Norfolk.

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5 d. ago Jessica Alba poses with ex for first time in 3 MONTHS during family portrait... but he does not look the same

The family reunited after a few seemingly bumpy months to enjoy a seafood brunch, chocolates and an Easter egg hunt on a lush green lawn as was revealed in images and video shared to Instagram.

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5 d. ago F1 news: Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari career hits new low as footage catches Max Verstappen in the act

The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was not one that Lewis Hamilton enjoyed as he continues to struggle since joining Ferrari, while Max Verstappen and Lando Norris also didn't have the weekends they wanted

Events

5 d. ago Wild chimpanzees filmed by scientists bonding over alcoholic fruit

Footage of apes consuming fermented breadfruit leads researchers to ask if it may shed light on origins of human feastingHumans have gathered to feast and enjoy a tipple together for thousands of years, but research suggests chimpanzees may also bond over a boozy treat. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Crocketford SWI members enjoy a pottery master class at their latest meeting

Hannah and Doug Fitch demonstrated their fabulous skills making and decorating pots.

Events

5 d. ago Rhonehouse SWI members enjoy cooking demonstration using chocolate and cheese

Jane Hogg demonstrated lots of lovely cooking ideas using chocolate and cheese which were then donated to the raffle.

Society

6 d. ago The Luke Littler effect means this Bolton business is booming

The business is enjoying record-breaking success

Politics

6 d. ago Bank Holiday boozers wake up with sore heads after raucous Easter Sunday antics in Leeds and Newcastle

Revellers made the most of an extra day off work as they hit pubs and clubs across the country to enjoy a rare Sunday night out.

Politics

6 d. ago Kylian Mbappe gets damning response from Real Madrid fans that tells own story

Kylian Mbappe has enjoyed a very impressive first season with Real Madrid on a personal point of view but all does not seem well at the Santiago Bernabeu after their Champions League exit

Politics

6 d. ago Arsenal ace Declan Rice given touching gift from Ed Sheeran and jokes about linking up

Declan Rice has enjoyed a memorable few weeks on the Champions League stage and the Arsenal star has received some memorabilia from Ed Sheeran after a previous duet together

Politics

6 d. ago Margot Robbie lets her natural beauty shine through as she enjoys Easter lunch with husband Tom Ackerley and family on the Gold Coast

Margot Robbie let her natural beauty shine through on Sunday when she celebrated Easter with husband Tom Ackerley and family on the Gold Coast.

Events

6 d. ago Ben Whittaker stops Liam Cameron in second round after Frazer Clarke enjoys dream comeback

Ben Whittaker answered his critics months after a controversial first fight

Events

6 d. ago Helen Flanagan enjoys wild night out after hitting back at reports she's 'broke'

Helen Flanagan told fans 'I'm gonna go out tonight. I'm gonna have a few drinks, and I'm so excited' after hitting back at claims that she is running out of money

Events

6 d. ago Pictures show just how busy famous Welsh beauty spot became as families enjoyed Easter day out

Queues of cars were seen parked on the grass verges either side of the A470 in Bannau Brycheiniog

Politics

6 d. ago Celebrity Big Brother's Chris Hughes enjoys steamy hot tub date with JoJo Siwa

Celebrity Big Brother's JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes have moved their friendship to the next level as the reality television stars got cosy as they shared a hot tub together

Politics

6 d. ago Margot Robbie shows off her figure in a grey bikini as she enjoys a dip in the sea in Queensland

The Barbie star, 34, stunned in the pastel-coloured two-piece as she was seen going for a dip in the open Australian waters.

Politics

6 d. ago Rochelle and Marvin Humes lead celebs celebrating Easter Sunday in style

Rochelle and Marvin swooped their family off to the Maldives to celebrate Easter while Perrie Edwards and Ferne McCann enjoy quality time in the British sunshine

Politics

6 d. ago Will Smith fans make baffling observation about latest album

The Fresh Prince of Bel Air and Men in Black star has enjoyed a successful music career, but his latest album has been dubbed 'a flop' despite the star planning to tour the UK and Europe with the new release

Politics

6 d. ago Inside Princess Isabella's very lavish 18th birthday party: Danish royal welcomed 1000 guests to enjoy performances before receiving £1000 gift

Denmark's royal family arrived at the lavish Royal Theatre's Old Stage in Copenhagen yesterday evening to mark Queen Mary and King Frederik X's second child's coming of age.

Politics

6 d. ago I told a truly weird lie on a first date 30 years ago – and it worked out surprisingly well | Emma Beddington

A new E4 dating show brings the lies we tell while dating into the spotlight. But is bending the truth always a bad thing when looking for love?In 1994, I went on a date. I had just arrived in a new country and I liked the guy: he seemed funny and confident. He took me to a hardware store (weird, but not a dealbreaker) and then for a Tex-Mex meal during which, at some point, I told him I drove a Land Rover.It was a truly weird, dumb, lie – I knew nothing about cars and cared even less. Maybe I thought it made me sound grown up, tougher and more capable than I was, or maybe the margaritas went to my head? I’m sure I told him other lies (I remember giving the impression that I enjoyed clubbing), but that one was memorably stupid. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Ruth Langsford gives fans a glimpse at her 'special' first Easter since splitting from husband Eamonn Holmes after her 'dating plans' were revealed

Ruth Langsford has given fans an insight into how she is spending her first Easter as a single woman.The This Morning host, 65, took to Instagram to share that she had been enjoying fish and chips.

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7 d. ago Margot Robbie soaks up sun in bikini beach snaps wearing sweet nod to her new role

Hollywood actress Margot Robbie looked like a natural beach bombshell as she enjoyed the waves on the Gold Coast just months after giving birth to her first child in November last year

Events

7 d. ago Blue Road: The Edna O’Brien Story review – richly bittersweet portrait of an Irish literary great

The dizzy highs and painful lows of the late writer’s life are laid bare in Sinéad O’Shea’s moving documentaryHer raw, sexually and emotionally frank prose made her a sensation and got the Irish Catholic church hot under the cassock. She was an eloquent wit, a provocateur who could hold her own in literary circles and in the glittering party circuit of 1960s London. It’s now widely acknowledged that she was one of the greats of Irish literature. But the slightly bitter aftertaste left by this otherwise richly enjoyable documentary portrait of the writer Edna O’Brien comes from the decades of bullying and ridicule she had to endure before her talent was fully recognised.Much of it originated uncomfortably close to home: Blue Road, which features interviews with the 93-year-old O’Brien shortly before her death last year, tells of her tumultuous marriage to fellow writer Ernest Gébler, who was not a man able to graciously accept the fact that his wife’s success had eclipsed his own. Je...

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7 d. ago Premium chocolatiers thrive as consumers develop taste for luxury

High-end brands shrug off volatile cocoa prices to enjoy a boom in demand as buyers ‘trade up’

Politics

7 d. ago Celebrity Big Brother's Chris Hughes, 32, enjoys a steamy night with JoJo Siwa, 21, in the hot tub after sparking backlash over his 'creepy' behaviour

Celebrity Big Brother stars Chris Hughes, 32, and JoJo Siwa, 21, were seen stripping down to their bathing suits for a dip in the hot tub during Saturday's livestream of the iconic house.

Politics

7 d. ago Full list of bank holidays still to come after Easter in Scotland in 2025

As people enjoy the Easter Sunday, many are already planning their next chance for a break in 2025.

Politics

7 d. ago Cadbury Creme Egg pancakes, Smarties beans and other ways to enjoy Easter chocolate for breakfast

It's still breakfast if it looks like breakfast

Politics

7 d. ago Brits admit their lives are 'on hold' as they experience chronic aches and pains

A survey of 2,000 adults found eight in ten have suffered discomfort over an extended period of time, with a quarter claiming aches and pains have stopped them from doing what they enjoy

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