8 d. ago Roman Kemp admits his sister 'hated him' after leaving dad Martin Kemp in tears

Roman Kemp has revealed how a perfectly chosen Christmas gift left his sister “hating” him and brought his dad, Martin Kemp, to tears.

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2 w. ago ‘Adults think with their mouths open’: five modern aphorisms to help us make sense of 2025

In his new book The World in a Phrase, author James Geary shares aphorisms from David Byrne, James Baldwin and more that speak to the modern dayWhen it comes to aphorisms, the biggest hits are familiar: “a penny saved is a penny earned”, “a picture is worth 1,000 words”, the one about why teaching fishing is better than fish donations. These phrases have been around so long they can feel as old as language itself.But aphorisms aren’t just historical artifacts. People regularly come up with new ones, and even if they haven’t come from the pen of Confucius or Emily Dickinson, they can shed light on the modern human experience with just a few words. In fact, “the aphorism is, in some ways, perfectly suited to the digital age: the oldest form of literature finds its ideal vehicle in the most modern short modes of communication,” writes James Geary in The World in a Phrase: A Brief History of the Aphorism. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago ‘We have to stay calm in high emotion’: What it’s really like to answer a call from a missing child

Every day, helpline workers from Missing People speak to children who have gone missing, their heartbroken loved ones, or those who feel like they want to disappear. The Independent heard from those picking up the phone and helping bring young people back to safety

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2 w. ago Ukraine loses land, no Nato and Russia back in the G8: What is in Trump’s 28

Volodymyr Zelensky said he would speak to Donald Trump in the coming days to work on the plan

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3 w. ago I'm A Celebrity star Martin Kemp's son admits 'I've been through some horrible times'

The One Show presenter Roman Kemp has opened up about his mental health struggles, revealing he has been on antidepressants for over 15 years but has recently made the decision to come off them

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3 w. ago BBC Celebrity Race Across the World's Roman Kemp bravely opens up on 'horrible times'

The One Show presenter Roman Kemp has opened up about his mental health struggles, revealing he has been on antidepressants for over 15 years but has now made the decision to come off them

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3 w. ago Roman Kemp reveals moment that made him cry as dad refused to speak to him for days

The Celebrity Race Across The World star has opened up on the moment that left him in tears and why his father Martin was less than impressed

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3 w. ago Roman Kemp's dad refused to speak to him for three days after moment that made him cry

Roman Kemp has revealed he once cried over Ryan Giggs and almost gave up supporting Arsenal

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3 w. ago Shirlie Kemp reveals how son Roman saved their family as she addresses ‘scary time’

Former Wham! backing singer Shirlie Kemp shares two children Roman and Harleymoon with EastEnders icon and I'm A Celeb star Martin Kemp, but the family had a brush with danger during a holiday

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3 w. ago I’m a Celeb’s Martin Kemp reveals son Roman’s advice for jungle

I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! contestant Martin Kemp has shared the hilarious advice his son, Roman Kemp, gave him ahead of his own stint in the jungle.

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4 w. ago I'm A Celebrity on Martin Kemp's 'bucket list' as he reveals son Roman's 'jealous' reaction

The Spandau Ballet singer is among the 10 famous faces confirmed to be taking part in the ITV reality show

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4 w. ago Top 20 nostalgic activities Brits miss, from handwritten letters to VHS rentals

A poll of 2,000 adults found 35% feel nostalgic for paying with cash, while 24% long for the days of picking up the phone to actually speak to someone

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