36 m. ago Coronation Street's Lauren Bolton gets blast from the past as Betsy Swain friendship blossoms in crash blunder

There's drama to come in the ITV soap next week for Lauren as she's pulled into Betsy's revenge

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65 m. ago The Picklesman cometh: How Nick Vadasz helped Britain fall in love with ferments

From a shipping container to supermarket shelves, Nick Vadasz – aka The Picklesman – has taken kimchi, sauerkraut and more from the margins to the mainstream. Now, with his debut cookbook, he wants you to make your own, says Ella Walker

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65 m. ago Wrap battle: Nick Vadasz’s tandoori chicken roll is the takeaway killer

Forget limp late-night shawarma – The Picklesman’s Friday night roll comes locked, loaded and ‘Vadaszled’ with punchy pineapple kraut. Just add mayo and a squeeze of lemon

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65 m. ago Soap spoilers next week: Emmerdale John bombshell, Corrie feud and EastEnders secrets

From Emmerdale to Neighbours, twists, turns and surprises are ahead. Secrets come to light in upcoming scenes, while rivalries, both old and new, continue to rattle soapland.

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65 m. ago 7 Emmerdale spoilers as identity of John's hospital friend revealed, and Kim makes Joe Tate a promise

The villagers continue to be shocked as more revelations come to light

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95 m. ago Jay McGuinness opens up about 'poignant' moment he broke down in tears for Tom Parker

The Wanted star Jay McGuinness was left devastated after the death of bandmate Tom Parker and he struggled to come to terms with his grief while filming for BBC's Pilgrimage.

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2 h. ago Net closes in on Valerie with new footage of dachshund after more than 500 days at large on Kangaroo Island

Team leading South Australian search says risk of disrupting other wildlife has made it hard to capture missing pet dogElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcasNew footage of Valerie the miniature dachshund, missing since 2023, shows her sniffing around a trap and capering with a food box.But more than 500 days since she escaped from a pen on Kangaroo Island in South Australia, Valerie is still at large.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Gareth Southgate makes major career change as Gary Lineker prediction comes true

Gareth Southgate is yet to return to football management since resigning as England manager last summer and has now made a significant change away from the sport

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3 h. ago Canary Island issues 'critical tipping point' warning at popular hotspot

Swathes of unruly tourists and bad management have been blamed for one of the Canary Island's most iconic sites, which environmentalists say is in a state 'of near-collapse'

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5 h. ago Trump officials cut billions in Harvard funds after university defies demands

Education department says $2.3bn in funds to be frozen after university rejects slew of demands as political ployThe US education department is freezing about $2.3bn in federal funds to Harvard University, the agency said on Monday.The announcement comes after the Ivy League school has decided to fight the White House’s demands that it crack down on antisemitism and alleged civil rights violations, including shutting down diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Japanese ambassador to the UK goes viral over his love for Britain

'London, here I come!' Hiroshi Suzuki posted a few months ago, unaware just how much his earnest joy at embracing British culture will cement his social media status as universally adored.

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5 h. ago Should Benny Hill stay cancelled? What happened when Gen Z were introduced to the 1970s comedian

Benny Hill was one of Britain's most popular entertainers for some two decades. But when societal attitudes changed in the 80s, his show was cancelled. What do Gen Z-ers make of his work?

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8 h. ago Geri Horner plotting huge American comeback as she's locked in talks over movies

Geri Horner has had a tough year following husband Christian's alleged 'inappropriate behaviour' at work - but she's now remaking herself in the US with a complete career change

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8 h. ago The Last of Us season two review – Bella Ramsey is absolutely wonderful

The actor’s take on a damaged young soul fighting for autonomy is a punchy, watchable delight. The second season is slower and narrower in scope, but it is just as gutsy and thoughtfulSeason one of The Last of Us was a lot. It must have surprised some viewers to find that an adaptation of a video game was among the best dramas of 2023 – although it wasn’t too unexpected for anyone who noticed that it was co-created by Craig Mazin, writer of the magnificent Chernobyl. More to the point, The Last of Us was relentless, constantly shifting and weaving to deliver devastation and heartbreak in brutal new ways. On its return for a second season, it has earned the right to take a breath and slow down.A quick recap. A fungus-based pandemic has splintered civilisation as we know it, turning the millions of “infected” into groaning, lurching sub-humans who are not undead but are still monsters whose only impulse is to bite the healthy. Joel (Pedro Pascal), a man whose 14-year-old daughter died...

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10 h. ago London weather: Easter weekend washout warning as long dry spell nears an end

Prolonged hot spell could come to an end

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11 h. ago Pete Doherty's amputation fear as he says body parts 'were going to have to come off'

Musician Pete Doherty has been enjoying the quieter life nowadays after leaving the wild antics way behind him, well, mostly... But he has now shared some health fears

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11 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell gets dad's sweet support after three

The dancer shared the sweet support she has been receiving from her dad which comes after her confirmed return to Strictly

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11 h. ago Tommy Fury announces boxing return with official comeback date confirmed

Tommy Fury has been away from boxing for two years but the 25-year-old is closing in on a return to the ring and has now confirmed a date and location for his comeback

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12 h. ago Harry Potter TV series confirms cast as one former star will make Hogwarts comeback with new role

Harry Potter fans have been waiting 14 years for more magical content and it seems the wait has been worth it as the new HBO original series has just confirmed more huge stars for the casting - and one of them has already previously starred in the movies.

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12 h. ago British Steel crisis spurs greater scrutiny of Chinese investment in UK

Ministers urged to review Beijing’s role in critical national infrastructure and supply chains

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