21 h. ago Susan Boyle's net worth and 'weekly allowance' after unforgettable 'life changing' moment on Britain's Got Talent

Susan Boyle is back in the public eye, 16 years after she became an overnight sensation when she appeared on Britain's Got Talent in 2009 with her performance of I Dreamed a Dream from Les Misérables

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30 h. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs facing life behind bars as sex trafficking trial to begin next week

Once hailed as a music mogul, Sean 'Diddy' Combs now faces the trial of a lifetime—accused of running a violent sex-trafficking ring that could land him behind bars forever.

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31 h. ago 'I can't even stand unassisted, let alone walk, but I'm looking forward to my new life': JULIE BURCHILL has a few weeks of hospital rehab left

Still unable to walk unaided, and with only a few weeks of hospital rehab left, Julie Burchill's thoughts turn to what her new life will look like - and being in her own bed

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56 h. ago Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright 'incredible parents' as new baby Palma details shared by proud family

New details about the couple's family life were shared, weeks after their daughter, Palma's, arrival into the world in March

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65 h. ago Rangers legend Duncan Ferguson insists he's "no hard man" as lifts lid on time in notorious Barlinnie jail

Duncan’s autobiography, Big Dunc, is released next week, a searingly honest account of his career and his life, including a painful reflection on the 44 days he spent in Barlinnie.

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3 d. ago Sir David Attenborough's heartbreaking health concern as BBC legend turns 99

Sir David Attenborough's pal says he'll 'never retire' as the star made a sad admission about his life amid his 99th birthday next week.

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3 d. ago Is it ever OK to wear another club’s shirt? My life in a Liverpool top this week | Emma John

I am not a Liverpool fan but this week I have crossed a sacred line – and I’m struggling to feel sorryThis column begins with a confession. One I am afraid and not a little ashamed to make. One that my instincts tell me I should be taking to a priest who is bound to silence, or at the very least an understanding therapist. Certainly not to a forum of sports fans with strong opinions and keyboards full of potential swears.Scourging rods at the ready, then: this week I have been wearing a Liverpool top. And I am not a Liverpool fan. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Sir David Attenborough's health woes in full as BBC icon 'approaches end of life'

Sir David Attenborough has quietly had a pacemaker fitted, and while his pals say he'll 'never retire' the star himself made a sad admission about his life as he turns 99 next week

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3 d. ago Voices: Dear Vix: I’ve met the love of my life – is three weeks too soon to propose?

The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email dearvix@independent.co.uk for advice on love, work, family and relationships

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4 d. ago Kilbarchan Primary School report card success as inspectors give thumbs up

Education Scotland assessed two areas of schoo life and published its report this week.

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5 d. ago Wanted: new sauces and dressings to jazz up weekday cooking | Kitchen aide

If your evening meals are getting a bit samey, our roster of cooks has a bounty of saucy ideas that might just help transform your dinners for goodWhat sauces and dressings can I make to rejuvenate weekday meals?Sauces and dressings give dinner life, making even the simplest meals taste better. The formula, says Gurdeep Loyal, author of Flavour Heroes (published in June), goes something like this: “You need two things: a really good fat and a really good sour.” Sure, that fat could be oil, but it doesn’t have to be. “It could be an egg yolk, it could be avocado, but if it’s oil, go for a flavoured one,” Loyal says, and in place of the usual acid suspects (vinegar or citrus), try the likes of gherkins, capers or preserved lemons instead. “My go-tos are preserved lemon whizzed up with a bit of their brine, some garlic-infused olive oil and maple syrup. Or avocado blitzed with gherkins, gherkin brine, a bit of sugar, if you want, and perhaps herbs such as chives or tarragon. Or chilli-...

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6 d. ago Love Island star Georgia Harrison announces pregnancy with boyfriend she met 10 months ago on dating app

The former 'Love Island' star is expecting her first child with partner Jack Stacey, 33

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7 d. ago Race Across the World contestant reveals what REALLY happens when they get to each checkpoint hotel in moments hidden from show

The new series of BBC adventure show kicked off this week and saw five pairs from different walks of life embark on a 14,000 kilometers race across China , Nepal and India.

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7 d. ago London Marathon 2025: Tigst Assefa and Sabastian Sawe win elite races – live

Live updates, elite races starting from 8.50am BSTYour essential guide to the race | Send Daniel an emailIn the men’s wheelchair, a group led by Hug has broken away; with him are Romanchuk and others.Email! “Whoever says a marathon live-streaming is not exciting has never played a sport in her/his life,” reckons Krishnamoorthy V. “There are countless summer weekends when I stood in awe after a day on my bike to realise that my average speed (on a BIKE) was less than that if Eliud Kipchoge. I only ran half-marathons in my life and I celebrated my 2hr 35 min as my personal best. Kiplimo runs it in 57 minutes (that is my PB for a 10km). This is athletes at their most supreme. Bring it on.” Continue reading...

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7 d. ago CBB's Chris Hughes 'possessed by evil spirit' while filming and 'became someone else'

He said that afterwards he and his girlfriend at the time, Olivia Attwood who he met on Love Island, feared he was being controlled by an evil spirit after he went on Celebrity Ghost Hunt Live

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8 d. ago Danny Dyer shares real reason he quit EastEnders as he teases Mick Carter's return

EastEnders icon Danny Dyer has revealed why he quit his role of Mick Carter on the ITV soap in 2022 as he is set to star on ITV's The Assembly this weekend where he will be interviewed about his life and must answer honestly.

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9 d. ago Digested week: Magic Circle and life in the Vatican return to our psyche

Disappearances of a school and handbag of head of Homeland Security past the Secret Service remain unexplainedI did what a lot of people did on hearing news of the death of Pope Francis on Monday: I watched Conclave. The Oscar nominated movie, adapted from the Robert Harris novel, unpacks the process of electing a new pope and between Sunday and Monday, it enjoyed a 283% surge in streaming figures. I’d like to say it deepened my understanding of life in the Vatican, but the truth is it just made me wish we could have Ralph Fiennes for pope, while reminding me – I’m not alone in this – that we’ve seen quite enough of Stanley Tucci for the time being. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Netflix fans go wild as iconic Hollywood couple seen filming for first time on new season of hit show

Netflix fans went wild this week after spotting one of Hollywood's most beloved real-life couples filming together for the upcoming second season of Man on the Inside.

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1 week ago Evidence of alien life, a clue about the rise of bowel cancer, and a new colour? – podcast

Madeleine Finlay and Ian Sample discuss three intriguing science stories from the week. From a hint at alien life on a distant planet to a clue in the search for answers over why colon cancer rates are rising in the under 50s, and news from scientists who claim to have found a colour no one has seen beforeAre we alone? New discovery raises hopes of finding alien lifeChildhood toxin exposure ‘may be factor in bowel cancer rise in under-50s’Hue new? Scientists claim to have found colour no one has seen beforeSupport the Guardian: theguardian.com/sciencepod Continue reading...

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1 week ago Evidence of alien life, a clue about the rise of colon cancer, and a new colour? – podcast

Madeleine Finlay and Ian Sample discuss three intriguing science stories from the week. From a hint at alien life on a distant planet, to a clue in the search for answers over why colon cancer rates are rising in the under 50’s, and news from a group of scientists who claim to have experienced a colour no one has ever seen before. Are we alone? New discovery raises hopes of finding alien lifeChildhood toxin exposure ‘may be factor in bowel cancer rise in under-50s’ Continue reading...

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