51 m. ago Hollyoaks' Callum Kerr makes desperate funeral plea to friends of 'murdered' mum

Hollyoaks actor Callum Kerr, whose mother and stepfather were found dead in France earlier this year, has begged friends of his mum "please do not attend" his stepfather's funeral

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88 m. ago Rylan Clark calls for more stories about transgender people amid ‘wave of hate’

The BBC Radio 2 presenter spoke about the adversities faced by LGBT+ people.

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1 hour ago Arrest warrants issued after women fail to appear for Jellycat thefts sentencing

Warrants without bail were issued for Sarah Jordan, 35, of no fixed abode, and Amber Clarke, 24, of Nine Elms, south-west London.

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2 h. ago Best women’s wellies that are waterproof and stylish to boot

Put your best foot forward, with these long and short styles for all seasons

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2 h. ago BBC's new drama unveiled featuring Downton Abbey and Beyond Paradise stars

The BBC has shared a sneak peek at Riot Women, which is a six-part drama due to land on BBC One later year

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3 h. ago BBC shares first look at new drama featuring Beyond Paradise and Downton Abbey stars

Riot Women is an upcoming six-part series which is due to launch on BBC One later this year, featuring a star-studded cast

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3 h. ago Five to watch: the Wallaroos who can shape the Women’s Rugby World Cup | Angus Fontaine

From former gymnasts and versatile veterans, to a sevens convert and teenage sensation, these players can lift Australia to new heights in EnglandAustralia begin their Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign with a clash against Samoa on 23 August and high hopes of at least matching their best result at the tournament when it was last held in England. The Wallaroos finished third at the global showpiece 15 years ago but if the current No 6-ranked side are to survive their pool, let alone snatch a breakthrough World Cup crown, they must first face down the game’s biggest star, the US’s Ilona Maher, as well as host England.These are the five players who can help lift the Wallaroos to new heights and lay down a marker before Australia host the World Cup in 2029. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago JK Rowling attacks 'cheat' trans athlete who slammed Donald Trump over LA Olympics ban

In August, the Deparment of Homeland Security updated visa rules to stop transgender women traveling to the United States to compete in elite sporting events.

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4 h. ago Stacey Solomon 'in a pickle' as she admits 'hating' making major fan request

The Loose Women star admitted to 'hating' making a big request to fans while sharing some exciting news

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5 h. ago JoJo Siwa reveals Chris Hughes wedding plans as her brother makes groomsmen request

JoJo Siwa gushed about her relationship with boyfriend Chris Hughes on Tuesday's Loose Women - as she revealed how much her family love him as her brother made a huge request

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5 h. ago World Cup final tipped to smash attendance record for women’s rugby match

RWC 2025 chair Gill Whitehead reckons the Twickenham showpiece will “easily” surpass the 66,000 crowd for the opening sevens at last year’s Olympics.

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5 h. ago JoJo Siwa admits she's been the internet's 'punching bag' amid Chris Hughes relationship

JoJo made the admission during her live appearance on Loose Women

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5 h. ago Dangerous hidden side effect of Covid infection revealed by new study

A new study has revealed that a Covid infection could accelerate the ageing of blood vessels, particularly in women

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5 h. ago Trump administration speechwriter linked to hate speech online

Eric Lendrum, of Department of Homeland Security, likened US conservatives to Jews in Nazi GermanyUS politics – live updatesA speechwriter for the Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has come under scrutiny after he was linked to hate speech online.Eric Lendrum compared the circumstances of American conservatives to that of enslaved people and Jewish people in Nazi Germany, and in his podcast claimed that the racist great replacement conspiracy theory was “real”, the news outlet Notus reported. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Experts discover Covid triggers condition linked to dementia

French researchers have found even mild infections of Covid can lead to vascular aging, especially in women.

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6 h. ago Women’s Rugby World Cup final sold out with Twickenham set for record attendance

375,000 tickets have already been sold for the tournament overall with records set to tumble

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6 h. ago The controlling man who physically and mentally abused two women for years

He pleaded guilty to offences such as coercive control against two victims, and assaulting a female police officer

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6 h. ago Linking sex attacks to migration is 'dangerous racist diversion' warn women's rights groups

In a letter to Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper, organisations including Rape Crisis England and Wales, the End Violence Against Women Coalition and Refuge called on ministers to stand up to the 'dangerous narrative'

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7 h. ago Jade Shekells exclusive: Women’s rugby is on the rise, a home World Cup will make it explode

Jade Shekells targeting special moments at the tournament on home soil

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8 h. ago Brazil aim to make waves at their first Women’s Rugby World Cup

Tournament debutants will make history as the first South American team to qualify, just 17 years after their first matchSixteen. That is how many Tests Brazil’s women’s rugby team has played, just six more than England played in 2024 alone. The Yaras have recorded five wins but one of those was history-making: a first victory against Colombia last June that secured qualification for the Rugby World Cup. They will be the first South American country at the women’s tournament and the first Brazil team, male or female, to compete in rugby’s global showpiece. “It is incredible,” says their captain, Eshyllen Coimbra.The remarkable story began in 2008 with their first international match. Brazil lost 10-0 to the Netherlands in what would be their sole fixture before an 11-year hiatus, mainly due to a lack of regional opponents. Brazil’s union focused on women’s sevens and rugby league before the 15s team was revived in 2019. One of the main reasons for doing so was the potential for Worl...

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