53 h. ago Freddie Mercury's 'cataclysmic' sexual abuse horror at the hands of his school teacher... revealed for the first time by the daughter he hid from the world

One of the great mysteries surrounding Freddie Mercury 's upbringing was why in early 1961, when he was 14 years old, the keen student suddenly began to fail in everything except music and art.

Events

58 h. ago Benjamin Sesko decision speaks volumes as questions asked of £74m Man Utd transfer

Ruben Amorim chose not to bring on Benjamin Sesko until beyond the 70 minute mark despite Manchester United needing a winner - instead looking to Joshua Zirkzee

Economics

66 h. ago Zoe Ball says 'why did I give it up?' after quitting £950K radio job for family

The former BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show presenter is second-guessing her decision to leave the Radio 2 show.

Society

3 d. ago Zoe Ball questions decision to quit BBC Radio 2 to spend time with daughter who’s ‘never here’

Zoe Ball said she quit her BBC Radio 2 show to be there for her daughter while she sat her GCSEs, but she is "never here."

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3 d. ago 'What did I give up for?': Zoe Ball reveals regret after leaving BBC Radio 2 show to focus on family

The broadcaster, 54, left the high-profile job and its reported £950,000 salary in December to ‘focus on family’

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3 d. ago Zoe Ball says 'she's blessed' after change in relationship with one family member

BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball has opened up about her relationship with her eldest child, Woody, and how it has evolved over the years as she said "he always talks to me about emotional stuff"

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3 d. ago Zoe Ball fumes ‘why did I quit?’ after leaving £950K Radio 2 job for daughter

Former BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show presenter Zoe Ball has admitted she's second-guessing her decision to leave the show to spend more time with her family

Economics

3 d. ago Zoe Ball questions her decision to quit £950K Radio 2 Breakfast Show to spend time with daughter Nelly, 15, when the teen is never at home: 'What did I give it up for?'

The broadcaster 54, who shares Nelly, 15, and Woody, 24, with ex-husband Norman Cook, stepped down from the programme in December after six years to 'focus on family'.

Economics

3 d. ago Rio Ngumoha quit Chelsea for Liverpool after being convinced by three players

Rio Ngumoha has been one of the standout performers in the Premier League this season, but the Liverpool teenager's decision to leave Chelsea has been questioned

Sport

4 d. ago ‘It’s been horrid’: Jo Whiley fights back tears as she shares tragic family loss

The BBC Radio DJ, 60, became emotional as she spoke on the latest episode of her Dig It podcast, which she co-hosts with Zoe Ball.

Events

4 d. ago Jo Whiley fights back tears as she reveals her husband killed their cat

Jo Whiley fought back tears as she revealed her husband had accidentally killed their cat.

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5 d. ago Jo Whiley breaks down in tears as she reveals her husband killed their cat in tragic accident

Speaking on the latest episode of her podcast Dig It, the radio DJ, 60, was overcome with emotion as she told her co-host Zoe Ball about the family's heartbreak.

Events

7 d. ago UK gender pay gap underestimated for two decades, report says

Findings suggest since 2004 ONS failed to properly account for fact it received more data from larger employersThe UK’s gender pay gap has been underestimated for more than 20 years, according to research that could raise fresh questions about the quality of data used to inform key pay decisions across the UK.The findings, released in the British Journal of Industrial Relations on Monday, suggest that, since 2004, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) had failed to properly account for the fact that it received more data from larger employers, when it reported its annual survey of hours and earnings (Ashe). Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Tommy Fury warned not to visit daughter Bambi during heated family exchange

Tommy Fury, who met his partner Molly-Mae Hague on Love Island back in 2019, was issued a stern warning about spending time with his young daughter Bambi

Events

8 d. ago Marco Silva questions VAR decisions 'impossible to explain' in Fulham draw with Manchester United

Cottagers boss unhappy after 1-1 draw with Red Devils

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1 week ago Meera Sodha’s recipe for courgette and mint pilau with salted pistachio yoghurt | Meera Sodha recipes

Spiced fried seasonal vegetables folded through basmati rice and served with a nutty, raita-style dressingMy mother’s greatest fears are an empty fridge and underfed family and friends. That’s why there’s always a glut of fresh produce in the kitchen, both hers and mine – like mother, like daughter. At this time of year, that means courgettes, and the usual way I dispatch them is in a shaak (dry curry) or a pilau. Today’s dish is a combination of the two: spiced fried courgettes, just shy of melted, tossed through rice with fresh herbs and served with a fancy salted pistachio yoghurt masquerading as a raita. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Jannik Sinner’s doping case fallout continues to follow him over a year later

The Italian faced more questions after his decision to rehire fitness trainer Umberto Ferrara.

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1 week ago Zoe Ball reveals famous guest who broke nose at her wild wedding to Fatboy Slim

Zoe Ball has revealed that actor Steve Coogan broke his nose after one too many drinks at the afterparty of her wild wedding to DJ Fatboy Slim.

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1 week ago Zoe Ball reveals TV star broke his nose at her wild wedding to Fatboy Slim

BBC Radio 2 host revealed that wedding guest had an accident after jumping into swimming pool

Politics

1 week ago Emmerdale star's message after Strictly Come Dancing announcement as he replaces star

Lewis Cope has shared a message as he was drafted in to replace another star after they quit before the BBC show's launch

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