5 h. ago Shakespeare did not leave his wife Anne in Stratford, letter fragment suggests

Professor says text shows Hathaway lived with playwright in London, upending the established idea of an unhappy marriageIt has long been assumed that William Shakespeare’s marriage to Anne Hathaway was less than happy. He moved to London to pursue his theatrical career, leaving her in Stratford-upon-Avon and stipulating in his will that she would receive his “second best bed”, although still a valued item.Now a leading Shakespeare expert has analysed a fragment of a 17th-century letter that appears to cast dramatic new light on their relationship, overturning the idea that the couple never lived together in London. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Olly Murs stuns fans with incredible body transformation as wife supports days after second baby announcement

The singer has been hard at work in the gym preparing for his next tour and ahead of hitting the stage, debuted his new toned body

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65 h. ago The Illegals by Shaun Walker review – Russian spies hiding in plain sight

The strange stories of the agents who lived apparently normal lives in the west as part of Soviet espionage programmes make compelling readingOne muggy afternoon in June 2010, Don Heathfield and his wife, Ann, were relaxing over a bottle of champagne with their two sons, Tim and Alex, when they heard a loud knocking at the door. The family was celebrating Tim’s 20th birthday at their comfortable home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, after lunch in a restaurant. Tim’s mother went to answer the door, calling out as she did so that some of his friends must have arrived to wish him a happy birthday. Instead she found a group of men dressed in black waiting on the doorstep. Bellowing “FBI”, they barged their way into the house and handcuffed Ann and her husband, before marching them outside and driving them away.Alex assumed that there had been a terrible mistake; his parents were much too boring to warrant such a dramatic arrest. But there was no mistake. His parents were not Don Heathfield...

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2 d. ago Prince Andrew joins Charles and Camilla for Easter Sunday service

Duke of York attends royal family’s traditional Easter service at Windsor Castle with Sarah, Duchess of YorkKing Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by the Duke of York at the traditional Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle.Prince Andrew arrived at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, with the princess royal, his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York and Anne’s husband Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Olly Murs shares 'shock' confession as he gives update on wife Amelia's second pregnancy

Olly Murs has been reflecting on the whirlwind of emotions that he has been experiencing over the past few days, after he and his wife Amelia announced they are expecting their second child

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3 d. ago Mark Wright sends gushing message to Olly Murs after 'shock' baby news

Mark Wright was gushing in his message to friend Olly Murs after the singer had announced that his wife Amelia was expecting their second child

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3 d. ago Olly Murs and wife Amelia announce they are expecting their second child

Singer described the news as a ‘shock’

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4 d. ago Olly Murs announces sweet pregnancy news with wife Amelia in adorable video

Olly Murs and his wife Amelia have announced that they are expecting their second child together in an adorable video shared on social media alongside their daughter.

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4 d. ago Olly Murs and wife Amelia announce 'another baby Murs' is on the way in pregnancy reveal

The couple celebrated their daughter Madison's first birthday several days ago

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4 d. ago Olly Murs and wife Amelia expecting second child as they share adorable family video

Olly Murs and his wife Amelia have announced they are expecting their second child as they shared an adorable video, which also features their daughter Madison

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4 d. ago Sir Chris Hoy and wife Sarra receive touching messages after social media announcement

Sarra and Chris Hoy celebrated their wedding anniversary this week, with the former sharing a sweet message alongside a video of the couple on social media

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6 d. ago England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and wife Megan welcome third child and reveal unique name

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and his wife Megan have announced the birth of their third child, with the couple also revealing the adorable name of their newborn

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6 d. ago Jordan Pickford welcomes baby daughter! England goalkeeper and wife Megan announce the arrival of their third child and reveal tot's unique name in sweet post

The England and Everton goalkeeper, 31, took to Instagram on Wednesday to announce the news alongside a slew of sweet snaps.

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6 d. ago Brooklyn Beckham enjoys wild night out at Coachella with wife Nicola Peltz after his family 'blanked them' on their wedding anniversary

Actress and heiress Nicola, 30, uploaded a video of their fun evening at the Los Angeles music festival to her Instagram on Tuesday night. She and husband Brooklyn, 26, had gone to see Charli XCX.

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7 d. ago Erica Stoll's reward for loyalty revealed: How Rory McIlroy is eyeing up huge change to satisfy loyal wife after divorce humiliation

Less than a year ago, Rory, 35, announced he and wife Erica, 37, were to split - only for the golfer to change his mind a month later. With Augusta finally in the bag, could Erica now call the shots?

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7 d. ago Groom's cruel wedding day prank on wife sparks heated debate: 'I'd get an annulment'

A viral video showing a husband playing a dramatic trick on his wife on their wedding day has left many social media users outraged, with some claiming she should leave him.

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7 d. ago Rory McIlroy insiders reveal hidden role wife Erica had in Masters win after divorce shock

Rory McIlroy and wife Erica Stoll stunned everyone last year when they announced their divorce - but their marriage is back on track as she lends her support behind the scenes

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1 week ago Emmerdale's Danny Miller and wife Steph expecting baby number three

Emmerdale star Danny Miller has announced that he and his wife Steph are expecting their third baby in an adorable Instagram post

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1 week ago Emmerdale's Danny Miller announces wife Steph's pregnant with baby number three

Emmerdale star Danny Miller has announced that he and his wife Steph are expecting their third child together after previously turning to IVF to help their journey

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1 week ago Emmerdale's Danny Miller and wife announce baby news with sweet snap

Danny Miller, best known for playing Aaron Dingle in Emmerdale, has announced that his wife Steph Jones is pregnant with their third child

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