17 m. ago Strictly Come Dancing favourite bags major role on BBC show as co

Strictly: It Takes Two star Fleur East was joined by a celebrity panel on the show, but before she dived into the competition, she had some exciting news to share.

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2 h. ago UK households with this energy supplier can claim a free electric blanket today

For those not eligible, we've found a way to bag a £6 alternative at Dunelm

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2 h. ago Olivia Dean bags first UK number one single and album in rare chart double

The 26-year old singer is the first British solo female artist to claim both titles since Adele in 2021.

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2 h. ago Let it reign: The best wet weather outfit ideas for women from coats to boots and bags

London’s rain isn’t going anywhere, so we might as well master the art of dressing for it. Saskia Kemsley presents her foolproof guide to wet-weather dressing

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3 h. ago Brit, 20, dies in Dubai as bag of cocaine 'bursts in his stomach'

Jensen Westhead, 20, swallowed a number of packages of cocaine at a hotel in Manchester before boarding a flight to Dubai - at least one of the bags burst in his stomach

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3 h. ago Police may charge Tube passengers after they tackled naked man who dropped his trousers in front of children

Three of the five passengers who helped remove the naked man have been interviewed by British Transport Police (BTP) under caution.

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4 h. ago Why you should use autumn to tackle hyperpigmentation — eight hero products to try

The products to choose, the experts to visit and the golden rules to follow

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5 h. ago 'I know how Florian Wirtz can tackle his Liverpool struggles – I went through same thing'

Florian Wirtz has struggled to make an impact at Liverpool since his move this summer but a former Reds star has backed the summer signing to come good in the Premier League

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5 h. ago Motherwell Photo Society member shows off seven decades of snaps

Iain Ferguson first picked up a camera in the 1960’s, taking photographs of his toy soldiers and model aeroplanes.

Culture

6 h. ago Sophie Habboo shows off her baby bump as she poses topless in a stunning maternity shoot ahead of welcoming her first child

Sophie Habboo showed off her baby bump as she posed topless in a stunning maternity shoot.

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6 h. ago Voices: ‘We have more in common than divides us:’ Independent readers back our call for unity in wake of Manchester attack

Our community says Britain must stand together by confronting antisemitism directly, strengthening protections for Jewish people, and tackling the online platforms and political divisions that fuel hatred

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6 h. ago Prison officer cries as she's jailed over secret affair with inmate

Amie Turner's lawyer said she had been manipulated by a “sophisticated criminal” and feared blackmail.

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6 h. ago Colourful city with £1.23 beer and 28C October weather is perfect autumn escape

The Post Office Money report highlights how Hoi An isn't just a cheap place to visit, but that it's getting cheaper. Across a basket of ten holiday items visitors are likely to buy, Hoi An was the cheapest of the long-haul destinations looked at, and 10% cheaper than it was in 2023

Economics

7 h. ago You call yourself a Partridge fan? This quiz is, in a word, rigorous

This is no mere online bagatelle; it’s a deep dive into a uniquely British psyche

Politics

7 h. ago White House halts $2.1bn of Chicago transport funding; Senate to hold vote as shutdown enters third day – US politics live

Trump aide Russ Vought said hold would affect work to extend and modernize city’s transit lines amid little hope Senate can agree a way out of shutdownThe Eisenhower Presidential Library’s director has exited his position after advocating against giving a sword from the collection to King Charles as a gift during Donald Trump’s recent state visit, according to US media reports on Thursday.Todd Arrington left his post on Monday after being told to “resign or be fired”, he told CBS News, which did not specify who had relayed the message to the historian. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Kate Middleton leaves royal fans stunned as she pulls off tricky move on latest outing

The Princess of Wales wore her signature high-heeled stilettos while on a visit to RAF Coningsby - and it seems the shoes didn't stop her from pulling off an incredible move

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7 h. ago Couple visit the 'most beautiful McDonald's in the world' but people are divided

McDonald's is widely considered to be the most famous global fast food company and when a travel couple shared a surprising location they found abroad, people were left divided

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8 h. ago Poundland stores across the country slashing prices ahead of closure

The retail giant is offering shoppers the chance to bag a bargain in the clearance sales

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8 h. ago The small Speyside whisky experience named one of the best to visit in Scotland

Visitors can take part in both tours and tastings

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8 h. ago Popular toy recalled over 'exploding' fears as people told to 'stop using it immediately'

Primark has warned parents to stop their children playing with a water toy it has previously sold by over fears of it exploding and causing 'injuries'.

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