7 h. ago Countryfile's Adam Henson's famous family from BBC star dad to EastEnders actor uncle

Adam Henson has been a firm favourite on Countryfile for more than two decades but the star comes from a long line of famous faces including his EastEnders actor uncle

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8 h. ago EastEnders character returning to series 22 years after official exit

‘Unexpected’ news arrives months after Zoe Slater made a surprise comeback

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11 h. ago Coronation Street's Mick actor 'set for Hollywood' after soap exit as new job 'revealed'

Coronation Street's Joe Layton could be swapping the cobbles for Hollywood following his character Mick Michaelis' exit

Culture

18 h. ago Face age and ID checks? Using the internet in Australia is about to fundamentally change

New codes developed by the tech sector and eSafety commissioner come into effect in December, with major ramifications for internet usersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs the old adage goes, “On the internet, nobody knows you’re a dog”. But in Australia it might soon be the case that everything from search engines and social media sites, to app stores and AI chatbots will have to know your age.The Albanese government trumpeted the passage of its legislation banning under 16s from social media – which will come into effect in December – but new industry codes developed by the tech sector and eSafety commissioner Julie Inman Grant under the Online Safety Act will probably have much larger ramifications for how Australians access the internet.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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27 h. ago Ronnie Wood’s boxer grandson headhunted by team behind former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua

Leo Wood, the 20-year-old grandson of the Rolling Stones icon, is deciding between his Olympics dreams and turning pro as major names come calling

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34 h. ago EastEnders' Kojo star Dayo Koleosho's life away from soap including real name

Dayo Koleosho made his debut at Kojo Asare in BBC's Eastenders last year, having arrived in Walford alongside his brother Kobina

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44 h. ago Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash disagree over future as they row on Celebrity Gogglebox

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash's appearance on Celebrity Gogglebox saw the couple come to blows over a major life decision, with the former EastEnders actor admitting he wanted to "get away" from his wife

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68 h. ago England win dramatic shootout to beat Sweden and keep alive Euro 2025 hopes

The winner takes it all. England reached a sixth consecutive major tournament semi-final with a gut-busting performance to come from two goals down against Sweden before sealing victory via a penalty shootout with goalkeeper Hannah Hampton the hero.Kosovare Asllani’s early strike and Stina Blackstenius’s effort had rattled Sarina Wiegman’s side. It had been all Sweden, England were down and out, headed for the Euros exit, their crown relinquished, but you can never bet against Wiegman in a major tournament and, although many were screaming for changes to come sooner, it was her late cavalry that delivered two goals in 102 seconds to level the score and forced the game beyond 90 minutes. England became the first team to come from two goals down in the knockout stages of the women’s Euros since the tournament began in 1984 and Hampton was the superstar, emerging from Mary Earps’ shadow, saving two spot-kicks with Sweden missing three others. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago UK’s most powerful supercomputer comes online in major AI drive

Technology Secretary Peter Kyle flicked the switch on the Isambard-AI machine in Bristol on Thursday.

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3 d. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2025 rumoured contestant speaks out weeks before show return

It comes as it was suggested a major change to the BBC's casting would see them appear in the ballroom this year

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3 d. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing star supported in major announcement that means 'more than you know'

Nadiya Bychkova will soon be gearing up for a return to the BBC One dance contest in a matter of week

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4 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Kevin Clifton supported as he makes announcement with Stacey Dooley

The couple have shared a major career update, seven years after they won Strictly Come Dancing together

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4 d. ago Conor McGregor takes major step towards UFC comeback ahead of White House event

Donald Trump revealed his plans for a UFC event at the White House for next year’s July 4 celebrations

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5 d. ago Watchdogs insist reducing regulation will not increase risk of financial crisis

MPs raised concerns that a move to cut red tape typically comes before major financial turmoil.

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5 d. ago Major broadcaster launches brand new channel but it won't come to all homes

Households who watch TV in a classic format will be missing out.

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5 d. ago Real reason behind Harry and Meghan's charm offensive with King Charles revealed

Prince Harry and King Charles' most senior aides have come together for a secret meeting in a major shift towards reconciliation - and it appears to be part of a wider strategy for the Sussexes

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5 d. ago Gordon Ramsay makes major comeback after serious injury in 2024

The celebrity chef says he is 'looking forward to more'

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5 d. ago Kevin Clifton shares major 'first' with Stacey Dooley 7 years after Strictly Come Dancing

The smitten couple have lived a happy life together since they were dance partners on - and won - the hit BBC One dancing show

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5 d. ago EastEnders spoilers: Teen baby shock, Max's return plot 'sealed' and new Queen Vic owner

EastEnders is lining up some huge moments next week including a pregnancy shock, drama for Oscar Branning and the new owner of The Queen Vic is set to be revealed on the BBC soap

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6 d. ago ITV Coronation Street exit 'sealed' after three years as fans spot disturbing health clue

Coronation Street fans are convinced that an exit storyline has been 'sealed' after the character left the cobbles in a recent episode

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