3 h. ago Tory MPs 'give Kemi until next spring to see off Farage threat

Kemi Badenoch is under mounting pressure to face down the threat of Reform UK with senior party figures 'watching and waiting', ready to force through a leadership challenge in Spring 2026.

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3 h. ago BBC Gladiators fans left stunned as they spot contestant's surprise celebrity link

BBC Gladiators was back on Saturday night with father and son duo Bradley and Bruno Walsh at the helm and the show had a surprise for fans of the hit reality series

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3 h. ago ‘I’ve finally cracked it’: Rihanna confirms new album is officially underway and will be ‘unexpected’

It’s been nearly a decade since the pop star put out new music

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3 h. ago Woman received six figure payout from NHS after she developed an addiction to Candy Crush from taking prescribed medication

The woman, from Essex, received the six figure sum after she became addicted to the video puzzle game when she was prescribed and began taking a medication for restless leg syndrome.

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3 h. ago Unforgotten star Michele Dotrice's love story with famous husband Edward Woodward

Michele Dotrice, who recently starred in hit ITV crime drama Unforgotten, previously spoke with the Mirror about the heartbreak she endured after losing her famous husband Edward Woodward, opening up about the sweet way she and her family continue to treasure his memory

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4 h. ago Fewer than one in five voters think Starmer will be able to build a relationship with Trump following their meeting this week

Exclusive polling data, published after the special relationship between the UK and US was rocked by the President's attack on Volodymyr Zelensky , reveals 19 per cent think the leaders will hit it off.

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4 h. ago Inside EastEnders Vicki Fowler star Alice Haig's life as she replaces Scarlett Johnson

EastEnders bosses have confirmed that Vicki Fowler is set to return to Walford after over two decades years away with the character played by actress Alice Haig instead of Scarlett Alice Johnson

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4 h. ago Artists who represented Australia at Venice Biennale call for Khaled Sabsabi to be reinstated

Open letter from some of the country’s most distinguished artists ‘strongly protests’ at the removal of Sabsabi and curator Michael DagostinoGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiving artists who have represented Australia at the Venice Biennale over the past five decades – and the estates of a number of now deceased artists who have done the same – have signed an open letter to the board and chief executive of Creative Australia to reinstate sacked artist Khaled Sabsabi and his curator Michael Dagostino.Some of Australia’s most distinguished living artists, including Imants Tillers, Mike Parr, Susan Norrie, Fiona Hall, Judy Watson, Patricia Piccinini and Tracey Moffat have signed the petition, as has the estate of Howard Arkley who represented Australia in Venice more than a quarter of a century ago.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Holly Willoughby cries as she reunites with saviour from 'scariest moment' of her life

Michael McIntyre’s Big Show saw the comedian reintroduce Holly Willoughby to a figure from her past, and the star wept as she admitted it was hard to explain how special the mystery guest was to her

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5 h. ago Weather tomorrow: Met Office map shows where 70mph winds and 12 hours of rain could hit UK

The Met Office has said rain accompanied by strong winds will make for very poor weather conditions tomorrow, especially on roads.

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5 h. ago EastEnders' Vicky Fowler actress as she's recast after 17 years

EastEnders fans will soon be reintroduced to Vicki Fowler, who is set to make a return to the Square, for Martin's funeral, after more than two decades - but who is playing her?

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5 h. ago Man dies after being hit by ambulance racing to 999 call as police launch probe

The road was shut for nearly 10 hours.

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5 h. ago The Rock reveals broken WrestleMania 'dream' after bombshell plans announced on WWE Smackdown

The Final Boss and Cody Rhodes will be instrumental figures in the lead up to the Elimination Chamber

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6 h. ago Rose Byrne showcases her incredible figure in dazzling black gown at The 75th Berlin International Film Festival

The Bridesmaid actress, 45, dressed to impress as she showed off her ageless good looks at the 75th Berlinale International Film Festival on Saturday.

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6 h. ago The pill hasn’t been improved in years. No wonder women are giving up on it | Martha Gill

When contraception has stagnated for decades, it is hardly surprising it’s fallen victim to culture wars and a wellness cultSomething is changing when it comes to contraception. Lots of people aren’t using it. Last week we heard that this includes a third of young Irish people. Meanwhile, there has been a significant rise in abortions in England and Wales. Prescriptions for the contraceptive pill in England dropped from 432,600 in 2014 to 188,500 in 2021. And this month data from abortion clinics found that demand is being fuelled by women coming off the pill and using natural methods instead.When the study compared contraception used by women seeking abortions in 2018 and in 2023, it found that the proportion using smartphones to track their menstrual cycle had increased from 0.4% to 2.5%. The use of hormonal contraception among this group fell from 19% to 11%, while the group not using any form of contraception when they became pregnant increased from 50% to 70%. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Kim Kardashian wows in a busty bikini as she takes a splash for playful beach photo shoot in Los Angeles

Kim Kardashian flaunted her toned figure in a stylish swimsuit as she splashed in the waves during a playful photo shoot at the beach in Los Angeles this week.

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7 h. ago Met Office warns 'severe weather' will hit UK tomorrow as warnings come into force

Conditions will change dramatically overnight, forecasters are warning

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7 h. ago Watch Scots WWE star Drew McIntyre have knee DRAINED by massive needle in graphic video

The 39-year-old was injury hit towards the end of last season and shows the dedication needed by wrestling pros

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7 h. ago Celebs Go Dating heading to UK tourists party isle to lure stars in 'raunchy edition'

Producers are in talks with a string of reality stars about a raunchy new edition of the hit TV show Celebs Go Dating that could take stars to sunny Ibiza, sources say

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7 h. ago BBC Gladiators fans exclaim 'holy wow' over surprise show twist

Viewers who tuned into BBC's hit show Gladiators were left surprised as an unexpected guest made an appearance

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