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Number of on-street electric car chargers installed by councils fell by more than 80 per cent last year, official figures show
12/07/24 22:35
An audit of Government data by the Daily Mail reveals that town halls delivered just 656 charge points last year. This was down from 4,066 the year before. Meanwhile, more than half of councils failed to deliver any - with just 146 of 320 or so across the UK having done so. Critics last night said it made a mockery of Labour's decision to re-introduce the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, as having enough chargers will be crucial for meeting the target. The figures relate to the number of publicly available chargers installed using the Government's flagship On-street Residential Chargepoint Scheme (ORCS)....read
Suella Braverman demands Tory leadership contenders are 'honest' about failures on issues such as prisons and immigration - as James Cleverly emerges as early frontrunner among 'dirty half-dozen' running to replace Rishi Sunak
12/07/24 15:22The rightwing former home secretary criticised the Conservatives for failing to build enough prisons, as Labour announced thousands of prisoners are to be released early to avert system 'collapse'.
Keir Starmer's 'honeymoon' with Brits: New PM sees lacklustre popularity rating surge by 14 points after election win puts him in No10 - but there is no sympathy for beaten Rishi Sunak
12/07/24 13:06Voters' impressions of the new PM have improved since July 4, a poll survey by Ipsos found. Some 40% saying they had a favourable view of Sir Keir, six points up on the last week of the campaign.
Labour accused of 'scaremongering' on plans to release prisoners early
12/07/24 06:43Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood will unveil a series of measures granting early release to thousands - which she will say are necessary to avert 'unchecked criminality on our streets'.
Suella Braverman claims her attempts to lower legal migration under Rishi Sunak were 'blocked' - as former PM faces calls to expel ex-Home Secretary from the Tories following LGBTQ+ flag remarks
11/07/24 23:15The former home secretary, who is expected to stand in the Tory leadership race, said she 'made the case' but the then-prime minister did not agree with her.
Passive vaping: Children exposed to second-hand nicotine smoke from vapes, first-of-its-kind study proves... but risk is far lower than cigarettes
11/07/24 15:00In the study British researchers compared levels of cotinine in blood samples taken from children in various US households divided by smoking and vaping status.
Prisons are in a 'shocking' state, Sir Keir Starmer warns - as Labour government prepares to start letting thousands of inmates out early to ease overcrowding
10/07/24 23:31The Prime Minister revealed the situation in jails is 'worse than I thought' and branded Conservative ministers 'reckless' for not tackling the crisis when they were in power.
From Cameron to Starmer! 'Chief Mouser' Larry the cat becomes first moggy to serve six PMs at 10 Downing Street
10/07/24 22:41Sir Keir Starmer is the white and tabby cat's sixth housemate, beating Peter III who was appointed in 1947 after Peter II was hit by a car in Whitehall, and lived until 1964.
PODCAST: 'They are going to build 300,000 new houses a year? Good luck with that!' Sarah Vine and Andrew Pierce react to Labour's Greenbelt plans, the Euro's semi-final and Angela' Rayner's Downing Street style
10/07/24 18:58Sarah & Andrew pick through the first few days of Starmer 's Government, the fashion challenges of being a female politician and discuss why football is so important with Sarah's son Will. Listen now.
Suella Braverman hits back at Kemi Badenoch over 'nervous breakdown' jibe as Tory leadership hopefuls engage in public spat despite pleas for party unity in wake of election thumping
10/07/24 17:22The ex-home secretary engaged in a public spat with Ms Badenoch, her former Cabinet colleague, despite pleas for party unity from senior Conservatives.
Keir Starmer meets with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky as he vows Britain having a new PM means 'no change' in UK support for Kyiv... but Labour premier faces major row over defence spending at NATO summit in Washington DC
10/07/24 16:16The PM, making his debut on the world stage at the NATO summit in Washington DC , told the Ukrainian President there would be 'no change of approach'.
Did Rishi Sunak's green U-turn cost the Tories seats in Middle England? Poll suggests watering down Net Zero plans drove voters to Lib Dems and Labour as new party leader is urged to re-engage with climate change drive
10/07/24 13:11Climate change was one of the top three reasons Labour and Lib Dem voters gave for supporting the parties on July 4, above housing and crime .
Keir Starmer arrives in Washington to a major row over defence spending as it is revealed Labour may not commit to increasing cash for Armed Forces for a YEAR - as PM meets President Biden and other leaders for the first time at Nato summit
10/07/24 12:56The PM arrived in Washington to meet Nato leaders at a summit to mark the alliance's 75th anniversary, holding talks with Germany's Olaf Scholz this afternoon.
DAN HODGES: Stop screaming into the void. The Tory leadership infighting is already a farce. Everyone needs to do just one thing...
10/07/24 11:16A week ago, the Tories lost the election. Now they are losing the plot. And whatever remaining shreds of unity, humility and sanity a furious electorate didn't tear from them on July 4.Tories turn on 'not credible' Suella Braverman over her overtures to Nigel Farage's Reform as James Cleverly warns party must regain credibility under its next leader - and poll suggests Kemi Badenoch is in poll position
10/07/24 07:48The former home secretary was branded 'not credible' after repeated overtures to Reform, urging it to join forces with the Tories and refusing to rule out defecting herself.
No hard feelings, eh? Moment Keir Starmer pats Rishi Sunak on the shoulder as his 'Red Parliament' gathers for first time... with Labour PM swiping he'll end 'self-serving and self-obsessed' politics while Tory leader says 'sorry' for election hammering
09/07/24 17:38Sir Keir was clapped and cheered by his party as he came into the Commons. He later patted defeated rival Rishi Sunak on the shoulder as they shared a friendly exchange.
The Red Parliament convenes: Keir Starmer boasts he has 'turned the page' as Commons returns with 411 Labour MPs crammed on to government benches and just 121 Tories... alongside Nigel Farage's five Reform 'foxes in the hen house'
09/07/24 13:32The dramatic change in fortunes has been be laid bare in the chamber, with 411 Labour MPs squeezing on to the government benches
Triumphant Keir Starmer poses with his Scots MPs at No10 and says he wants MORE mayors - as 'Red' Parliament returns after extraordinary election rout of Tories
09/07/24 10:42Keir Starmer hosted his 37 successful candidates in Downing Street, hours before the House of Commons sits for the first time since the election rout.
Now Rishi Sunak's sofa gets turfed out of 10 Downing Street as removals vans continue to cart away the ex-Prime Minister's possessions
09/07/24 00:04A Platinum Move lorry was parked outside the door of No 10, with movers photographed carrying a chest of drawers, blue sofa and plants.
Rishi Sunak appoints 'interim' shadow Cabinet as Tory chair Ric Holden and Lord Cameron quit after disastrous election meltdown... with infighting between left and right wings ramping up
08/07/24 18:52Rishi Sunak, who is staying on until a replacement is chosen, acted as shellshocked MPs try to come to terms with the scale of their defeat.
The Conservative Party's social media profile is DELETED after the general election defeat - but Tories says it wasn't their fault
08/07/24 11:10Social media users on X, formerly Twitter, were stunned to see the account, which was started in 2008 and has 629,000 followers, missing this morning.Tory civil war ramps up as Right blames moderates for putting 'Suicide Sunak' in charge - with calls for leadership contest to be delayed for SIX MONTHS and complaints about lack of 'stars' to choose from
08/07/24 09:27Tensions are rising between shellshocked surviving MPs in the wake of the election meltdown, with potential successors to Rishi Sunak circling.
Eamonn Holmes proudly stands unaided after admitting needing carers to help with 'simple things' leaves him 'humiliated'
07/07/24 23:37The presenter, 64, who revealed last week that he needed carers to help with 'simple things' , uses a wheelchair due to chronic back pain as well as undergoing painful physio sessions.
ANDREW PIERCE: Wanted: Buyer for a £35,000 bronze of Rishi Sunak
07/07/24 21:50ANDREW PIERCE: Sculptor Nadey Hakim's previous works include a David Cameron bust which went for £90,000 at a Tory fundraiser. But who on earth will want the bust of the short-lived Sunak?
They've kept the PR team then! Slick Starmer promotes new Labour government with glossy video over pounding drum beat, not unlike's predecessor Rishi Sunak's social media offerings
07/07/24 11:18The clip shows footage of the Prime Minister beginning his duties over a pounding drum beat, and appears similar to Rishi Sunak's social media offerings.
Suella Braverman says Rishi had 'idiotic policies' and the Conservatives took voters for 'mugs' as she lays groundwork for her leadership bid amid Tory civil war - as removal vans shift Sunak's furniture out of No10
07/07/24 01:15Suella Braverman has said Rishi Sunak had 'idiotic policies' and that the Conservatives took voters for 'mugs' as she lays the groundwork for her leadership bid amid Tory civil war.
Nigel Farage is seeking to cash on Gen Z 'youthquake' after bragging about Reform's 'dominance' on social media in the election with his party enjoying a 'rapidly growing' under-18 fanbase
07/07/24 01:03Nigel Farage is aiming for a Gen Z 'youthquake' at the next general election as he brags his party is enjoying a rapidly growing fanbase among the under 18s.
Conservatives fear Nigel Farage warnings of a small boats 'Starmada' will hijack leadership battle
06/07/24 23:26Shellshocked Conservatives are calling for a delay to the party leadership contest to avoid it being overshadowed by a 'summer of Nigel Farage'.
Home... but for how long? Rishi Sunak's wife Akshata Murty posts sweet Instagram picture of their two daughters and family dog out near Richmond amid rumours they will decamp to California
06/07/24 20:29Rishi Sunak's wife has posted a sweet Instagram picture of their two daughters and family dog out near Richmond amid rumours they will decamp to California.
Downing Street's new first lady blooms in her new role: Keir Starmer's wife 'Lady Vic' leaves her husband to it on his first day as she puts on a VERY chic display at the horse racing - after vowing to 'lead her own life' in No10
06/07/24 15:02Lady Victoria Starmer (pictured) was spotted before the Coral-Eclipse, one of British horseracing's most prestigious races at Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher.
Public react to PM 'Just call me Keir' Starmer's chummy (but already slightly weary) new style as he abandons the pompous barrister act
06/07/24 13:28The Labour PM's measured tone especially tickled some viewers - including one who thought he sounded like a tired mother during a holiday trip with the kids.
Peace at last!: 'Stop Brexit Man' Steve Bray says he will tone down his loud Westminster protests now Keir Starmer is PM - but he WON'T retire
06/07/24 09:57'Stop Brexit Man' Steve Bray has vowed to continue his campaign for Britain to move closer to Europe despite Sir Keir Starmer's landslide election victory.
Tory civil war over 'soul of the party' intensifies amid calls for Nigel Farage to be brought back into the fold after election disaster - as candidates prepare to launch leadership bids
06/07/24 09:51Hundreds of MPs lost their seats as Rishi Sunak was brutally evicted from Downing Street, with Keir Starmer now sitting on one of the biggest majorities in history.
A 4am concession call in the car from Rishi, punching the air in delight at the exit poll and Liz Truss' defeat greeted 'like England had won the World Cup': Inside Keir Starmer and Labour's election night victory
06/07/24 01:02The Labour camp was electric as results rolled in. Supporters in Southwark cheered 'as if England had won the World Cup' when Liz Truss was displaced, sources said
Tory civil war begins: First shots are fired as members bemoan a 'Boris-shaped hole' in the party and demand a candidate to challenge Nigel Farage - with the early runners and riders to replace Rishi Sunak revealed
06/07/24 00:07The battle lines were drawn before dawn broke yesterday when critics rounded on the ex-prime minister, as senior Conservatives lambasted him for failing to listen to voters.
Labour's first day in power: Keir Starmer immediately kills off Rwanda scheme, snubs Emily Thornberry in selecting his cabinet and speaks to world leaders - while Wes Streeting declares 'the NHS is broken' in speech to staff
05/07/24 23:54As outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak left Number 10, Sir Keir arrived with an invitation from the King to form a new government, insisting politics could be 'a force for good'
It's all change at No11 too! Jeremy Hunt, his wife and children (and their dog) move out of Downing Street before Rachel Reeves becomes Britain's first female Chancellor
05/07/24 23:38Jeremy Hunt left Downing Street yesterday morning - daughter in one hand, dog lead in the other, as Britain's first female Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to move into No 11.
Keir Starmer's toolmaker father, Rayner's green suit and Akshata 'haunting' Rishi: Social media is flooded with memes following Labour's general election triumph
05/07/24 23:00Brits have taken to social media to mock the outgoing Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, and the rest of the fallout from yesterday's General Election.
Meetings at 5.40am, blasting out Elvis in the corridors of power and handing awards to staffers with the best ideas: ANDREW PIERCE on Rishi Sunak's final days in Downing Street... and the REAL reason he went for that catastrophic early election
05/07/24 20:08Most of the advisers were as aghast as Tory MPs and ministers at Rishi Sunak's decision to go for a July 4 election.
Rishi to hang on for months yet? Tory leadership battle descends into row over how long it should take to replace Sunak amid fears Nigel Farage will use delay to establish himself as Keir Starmer's main opposition
05/07/24 19:10The former prime minister announced his intention to quit as Conservative leader after overseeing the party's worst ever general election defeat.
Inside Downing Street as Keir and Victoria Starmer move in
05/07/24 19:03Downing Street has been home to the leader of the UK Government since 1735 and has been the headquarters from which the nation's leaders have navigated world wars.
Thank you and goodbye! Emotional final moments for Akshata Murty and Rishi Sunak as they bid farewell to Downing Street staff following thumping election loss
05/07/24 18:14The outgoing Prime Minister and his wife found smiles as they shook hands and hugged colleagues before stepping onto Downing Street to address mediaKeir's top team face up to their bulging in-trays: Newly-appointed Cabinet ministers are handed the trappings of high office but are immediately tasked with grappling the junior doctors' strike, Gaza crisis, boosting economic growth and stopping the boats
05/07/24 18:09Sir Keir Starmer moved to appoint the top team in his new Government shortly after being installed as Britain's 58th Prime Minister following Labour's landslide general election win.
From David Cameron's whistle to Theresa May's tears: How Prime Ministers' historic first and final Downing Street speeches compare
05/07/24 17:19From humming a song just moments after announcing their resignation, to weeping as they leave Downing Street for the last time - Prime Ministers have all reacted differently to losing their jobs.
The Tories 'deserve' to be 'in the wilderness' for 'a bit!' Sarah Vine and Andrew Pierce react to the election result and Labour's 'loveless landslide' victory on THE REACTION
05/07/24 17:07Sarah and Andrew react to Labour's 'loveless landslide' and what Starmer's Government might mean for Britain. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch on YouTube now.
Mick Lynch leads calls for Labour to get more radical as unions and hard-left pile early pressure on Keir Starmer on his first day inside No10
05/07/24 17:07The Labour leader promised voters he has 'changed' his party, and hard-left figures such as Jeremy Corbyn have already been purged from its ranks.
Moment Charles tells Keir Starmer 'you must be utterly exhausted..and on your knees!' as monarch welcomes the Prime Minister to Buckingham Palace after landslide election victory
05/07/24 17:01Two short video clips of the meeting between the new PM and the King were released by royal officials because the men will not be able to meet for their first official weekly audience until next week.
Inside Downing Street: What's in store for Keir and Victoria Starmer as they move into their (new) home
05/07/24 16:29Downing Street has been home to the leader of the UK Government since 1735 and has been the headquarters from which the nation's leaders have navigated world wars.
What's next for Akshata Murty? How designer label-loving billionaire wife of Rishi Sunak - who played role of First Lady to perfection - could burst out of his shadow now she's free from shackles of No 10
05/07/24 15:23With the restrictions of political life newly lifted, Rishi Sunak's heiress wife Akshata Murty, 44, could now turn her attentions to her own career.
STEPHEN GLOVER: What made Rishi think he was fit to be PM?
05/07/24 15:11Tory prime minister Arthur Balfour lost his seat in the so-called Liberal landslide in 1906. At least that hasn't happened to Rishi Sunak , who won in his North Yorkshire constituency.
Bear Grylls weighs in on UK election result after Labour's landslide win: 'Most people are scared of change'
05/07/24 14:52Bear Grylls is heading to Australia for his Never Give Up Tour.
QUENTIN LETTS: Number 10's gleaming black door seemed almost to hypnotise Sir Keir... while the flag-waving Starmerites sized up the citadel
05/07/24 14:48Sir Keir Starmer, alighting from his prime ministerial Audi just after 12.30pm, approached 10 Downing Street with a slow, heavy tread.
The 'streetwise, grounded, brilliant' NHS worker who 'will lead her own life inside No 10': Keir Starmer's wife 'Lady Vic' will focus on her job and two teenage kids who are 'freaked out' by limelight...but have been promised a dog by their parents
05/07/24 14:47Mrs Starmer has long refused to be her husband's wife-on-the-campaign-trail - in fact one insider has admitted she's mainly 'quite unbothered by what he's doing' in politics.
Rachel Reeves becomes Britain's first female Chancellor, Angela Rayner is Deputy PM and David Lammy is made Foreign Secretary as Keir Starmer begins to name his Cabinet after entering No10 with a vow to 'immediately' begin work
05/07/24 14:02Labour's deputy leader walked down the famous London street before being named by Sir Keir as Britain's new Deputy Prime Minister.
Now the jostling to replace Rishi Sunak begins: Kemi Badenoch, Robert Jenrick and Suella Braverman are all tipped for top job with Tories set to enter bitter leadership battle
05/07/24 13:48The former UK Prime Minister yesterday announced he will stay in his place until his successor is appointed later this year.
Interactive map reveals Tory wipeout in inner London with zero MPs left after Labour claim central seats... but Conservatives fared better than expected in the leafy suburbs
05/07/24 12:34The Conservatives have zero MPs left in Inner London for the first time ever after losing all three of their remaining seats to Labour capping off a painful night.
Where's 'hot podium guy'? Social media users despair as man who melted hearts from steps of Downing Street while carrying a lectern is nowhere to be seen
05/07/24 12:34Tobias Gough - more commonly known by his Internet moniker - melted hearts with his swagger when he set up the lectern on Downing Street for Liz Truss' exit speech.
Broken Rishi Sunak arrives back in London to officially quit
05/07/24 12:09Rishi Sunak has flown back to London from Yorkshire, where he conceded that Keir Starmer has won and issued a grovelling apology.
David Tennant and wife Georgia refer to Doctor Who episode where he 'brought down the government' as Rishi Sunak bids goodbye to No10
05/07/24 11:19David is a supporter of the Labour Party and has long criticised the Conservative Party, having recently engaging in a row with politician Kemi Badenoch over her views on gender.
Jacob Rees-Mogg is mercilessly mocked for being ousted as an MP (while stood next to a man wearing a baked bean balaclava)
05/07/24 11:10In scenes ridiculed by the British public, Sir Jacob was filmed losing his North East Somerset and Hanham seat - while standing next to a man wearing a baked bean balaclava.
And now to work: Keir Starmer officially enters No10 as PM, vowing to 'immediately' begin 'rebuilding Britain' and prepares to appoint Cabinet... but he acknowledges 'weariness at heart of nation' that saw him win majority with near record low vote share
05/07/24 10:58The Labour leader was applauded by staff inside the famous black door as he walked inside with wife Victoria after making his first address to the nation as the new premier.
Sunak says 'sorry' to voters in exit speech after Starmer crush
05/07/24 10:53Right-wing Sunak bade goodbye to Downing Street this morning after leading his party to their worst ever election result as Starmer prepares to become the new prime minister.
Britain's Labour party are set to boot Conservative government
05/07/24 10:15Moments after ballot stations closed at 10pm, the dramatic exit poll was released - showing Sir Keir winning 410 of the 650 seats.
'I am sorry, I gave this job my all': Rishi Sunak bids goodbye to No10 with tribute to the 'sacrifices his family have made' as emotional wife Akshata Murty watches on - before King formally accepts his resignation
05/07/24 09:41Rishi Sunak is delivering his parting statement as he prepares to head for Buckingham Palace where he will formally tender his resignation to the King.
Keir's 'super meh-jority': Starmer turns Britain red in brutal night for the Tories but it's dubbed 'a loveless landslide' after Labour's huge Commons majority was won with barely a third of the vote share and less than Blair (or even Corbyn) achieved
05/07/24 09:00Polling experts highlighted how Labour's vote share is likely to be less than any of Sir Tony Blair's general election victories in 1997, 2001 or 2005.Britain's Conservative PM Rishi Sunak says 'sorry' to voters in exit speech after being crushed by Labour's left-wing leader Keir Starmer in election that saw Trump-ally Nigel Farage win a seat in parliament
05/07/24 08:27Right-wing Sunak bade goodbye to Downing Street this morning after leading his party to their worst ever election result as Starmer prepares to become the new prime minister.
Shellshocked Rishi Sunak says 'sorry' for Tories' crushing defeat
05/07/24 08:26A broken PM acknowledged that Keir Starmer had won as he nervously took a victory in his own incredibly safe Richmond & Northallerton seat.
YouTuber Niko Omilana mocks Rishi Sunak from behind with loser sign
05/07/24 08:18The YouTuber, who boasts 7.49 million followers online, was donning a pair of children sunglasses as the speaker announced he had won 160 votes the Richmond in North Yorkshire seat.
Labour Left is already demanding Keir Starmer to 'get radical'
05/07/24 07:53Sir Keir is not yet in No10 but is facing demands he 'deliver' huge changes to public spending policy from the remnants of the Corbynista movement.
Meet Keir Starmer's wife Victoria, the straight-talking but intensely private NHS worker who has finally stepped into the limelight and prepares to enter No10 after staying below radar during campaign
05/07/24 07:27Today Lady Victoria Starmer will enter Downing Street with her husband after Labour's landslide victory.
An 'earthquake' and a 'crushing victory': World media is stunned by level of Labour's election success - and Nigel Farage's - with some claiming it shows Britain WILL return to the EU
05/07/24 07:19Much like at home, few tears were shed beyond British shores as most media outlets trumpeted the ascension of Labour with a series of headlines highlighting the magnitude of the Tory defeat
All hail Count Binface! Quirky candidate who stood against Rishi Sunak celebrates 'Bindependence Day' after getting 'highest ever' vote
05/07/24 07:05The satirical candidate, who has stood in a number of high profile elections including the London Mayoral race, faced off against Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in North Yorkshire overnight.Broken Rishi Sunak arrives back in London to officially quit as PM in audience with King after Tories' crushing defeat - as jubilant Keir Starmer vows 'change begins now' after Labour storms to victory with projected historic 170-majority
05/07/24 07:05Rishi Sunak has flown back to London from Yorkshire, where he conceded that Keir Starmer has won and issued a grovelling apology.'Gonna be a hell of an I'm A Celeb this year': Voters brutally mock Tory bloodbath on social media with viral memes after AT LEAST 11 cabinet ministers lose their seats
05/07/24 06:23Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives as whole have been mocked, lampooned and derided on social media following the Tory party's abysmal results in the General Election.Labour Left is ALREADY demanding Keir Starmer 'get radical' and put him on a two-year watch to ramp up benefits and spending
05/07/24 05:39Sir Keir is not yet in No10 but is facing demands he 'deliver' huge changes to public spending policy from the remnants of the Corbynista movement.
Jacob Rees Mogg loses seat on night the Tory big beasts fell: Mordaunt, Grant Shapps, Gillian Keegan, Lucy Frazer and Johnny Mercer among big names and ministers to be ousted in brutal election night bloodbath ... but Hunt clings on
05/07/24 04:44On a humiliating night for Rishi Sunak's party, some of the Conservatives' biggest names - including eight Cabinet members - were defeated by their rivals.YouTuber Niko Omilana mocks Rishi Sunak with loser sign as the former Prime Minister wins Northallerton seat but concedes election
05/07/24 04:24The YouTuber, who boasts 7.49 million followers online, was donning a pair of children sunglasses as the speaker announced he had won 160 votes the Richmond in North Yorkshire seat.
Shellshocked Rishi Sunak says 'sorry' for Tories' crushing defeat - with several big names losing their seats - as jubilant Keir Starmer vows 'change begins now' after Labour storms to victory with projected historic 170-majority
05/07/24 03:48A broken PM acknowledged that Keir Starmer had won as he nervously took a victory in his own incredibly safe Richmond & Northallerton seat.
Penny Mordaunt loses her seat in Tory election bloodbath: Sword-wielding Coronation star who made innuendo-fuelled speeches in the Common and donned a swimsuit for Splash before challenging Rishi Sunak for the leadership
05/07/24 03:19The Commons leader, who leapt into the public consciousness with her sword-wielding role at the Coronation of Charles III last year, was beaten into second place by Labour 's Amanda Martin.
Tory big beasts fall one after the other in cabinet bloodbath: Follow our coverage as Penny Mordaunt, Grant Shapps and six others lose their seats
05/07/24 03:00Although the Prime Minister is expected to hold his own seat, a number of his Cabinet members are staring down the barrel of defeat.
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Mother of Princess Beatrice's stepson reveals she furnished Margot Robbie's home office, as she thanks her 'girl crush' for being the 'perfect client'
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Natalie Cassidy reveals she's working with her idol Ricky Gervais after branding him a 'god' - sparking speculation After Life could return
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Inside Susanna Reid's 'mad-dash' journey to Berlin ahead of England's Euro 2024 final - where she rubbed shoulders with Jill Scott and Chris Kamara
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Bella Hadid showcases her toned legs in black micro shorts and a plunging top before wowing in a 'Here Comes Trouble' tank in NYC
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Is summer ruining YOUR hair? This £24 mask helps prevent UV, chlorine and sea-water damage: 'A game-changer to maintain colour and condition'
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Inside the £250M Ambani wedding: Influencer who scored invite reveals the bride entered on a wooden boat and guests could explore antiques shop
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EXCLUSIVEWhy this could be the final curtain for Strictly Come Dancing: As a second stalwart faces investigation... insiders fear allegations could kill off the show entirely
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Why Holly Willoughby will never reveal the full horrors of what she went through: As the stalker who plotted to murder her is jailed, KATIE HIND reveals her torment
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How the Clooneys seduced their new French neighbours... thanks to Amal's fluent French, a penchant for salmon sandwiches - oh, and George's homegrown rosé!
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Harry Styles sends fans WILD as he is revealed as surprise guest during Stevie Nicks' concert at BST Hyde Park
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Dua Lipa commands attention in white crop top and TINY shorts as she wows the crowd at NOS Alive '24 in Portugal - after selling out her Wembley dates
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EXCLUSIVEAfter pregnant Margot Robbie and husband Tom Ackerley pop up at Wimbledon, Hollywood couple could settle in Surrey
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Susanna Reid and Lorraine Kelly in 'battle with This Morning after ITV bosses steer A-list guests to the under fire show amid ratings crisis'
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Lucy Fallon puts on a leggy display in a green frilled mini dress as she reunites with her on-screen mum Tina O'Brien for Coronation Street's summer party in Manchester
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Love Island contestants 'break huge show rule' to discover General Election results ahead of watching England's Euro 2024 final
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Ronnie Wood, 76, cosies up to his wife Sally, 46, as she opts for a chic pink mini dress at National Michelada Day Celebration in LA
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EXCLUSIVEOlly Alexander reveals the 'iconic' actress he dreams of starring alongside in a movie as he hints at acting return
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EXCLUSIVEGrand Tour stars Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May bring TV partnership to a close
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EXCLUSIVELove Island's Samantha Kenny and Sammy Root spark romance rumours as they put on a VERY cosy display at star-studded bash
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Jennifer Lopez flashes rare smile in the Hamptons as she spends time away from Ben Affleck in LA amid rumored marriage woes
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Carrie Johnson wows in traditional silver gown: Mother-of-three joins her husband Boris for £250M nuptials of Indian billionaire heir Anant Ambani
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Style Queen Camilla! How Her Majesty's Bruce Oldfield gown at the Coronation marked the start of a fashion transformation
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Khloe Kardashian flaunts her curves in a busty corset to promote Good American... after admitting she 'probably would have' tried Ozempic
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Britney Spears admits she may have had 'a false confidence after my divorce' from Sam Asghari as she shares throwback clip of herself dancing
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Welcome to the world's most lavish wedding! Indian billionaire heir Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant tie the knot at £250m ceremony
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Perrie Edwards looks sensational in a shimmering gold jumpsuit as she performs her new solo single Tears live on The One Show
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Justin Bieber and pregnant wife Hailey are 'so thrilled and excited' for parenthood and have been 'leaning on their close-knit circles'
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Kerry Washington, 47, turns up the heat while learning to POLE DANCE as she teases season two of Hulu's UnPrisoned
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Central Cee's ex-girlfriend Madeline Argy claims he was hanging out with Ice Spice HOURS after their break up
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The new 'king of cool'! Is Brad Pitt morphing into actor Steve McQueen who was known for his rugged good looks and passion for motorsports
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Princess Andre cuts a stylish figure in white crop top and leather trousers as she joins Bianca Gascoigne and Amber Turner at White Fox After Hours event
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Former Victoria's Secret Angel Lindsay Ellingson, 39, reveals she's expecting her THIRD child with husband Sean Clayton
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Jessica Biel models a WIG on the NYC set of her movie The Better Sister... after cutting her hair into a short bob
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Lainey Wilson recalls seeing Taylor Swift perform as a teen with 'hardly anybody in the crowd' - before becoming music's biggest superstar
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Stassi Schroeder models a chic black floral blouse and tiny shorts while stepping out with husband Beau Clark in Los Feliz
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs allegedly THREATENED former Vibe editor would be 'dead in the trunk of a car' over past cover dispute... amid rapper's legal woes
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Mama June: Family Crisis: Lauryn 'Pumpkin' says matriarch will 'lose another' child if she refuses to pay back $35K to daughter Alana 'Honey Boo Boo'
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Gisele Bundchen bares chiseled midriff as she gets back to her Miami gym routine... after Costa Rica vacation with boyfriend Joaquim Valente
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Natalie Portman stuns in bright floral minidress at SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations event in NYC for Lady In The Lake
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Wife swap! Nicole Kidman's passionate love scenes with her bestie Naomi Watts' ex-partner Liev Schreiber revealed in trailer for new Netflix series
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Alec Baldwin breaks down in tears as his Rust shooting case is sensationally DISMISSED
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Taylor Swift subtly reacts to boyfriend Travis Kelce being named the NFL's No. 1 tight end... after he dedicated karaoke performance to her
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EXCLUSIVENow she's facing up to 20 years in jail, does Carla Bruni regret achieving her ambition of marrying a man with his finger on the nuclear button?
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Billy Ray Cyrus' estranged wife Firerose ordered by judge to STOP using singer's credit cards in latest stage of their acrimonious divorce
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Gavin and Stacey's Neil The Baby admits he is 'disappointed' to have not been cast in the upcoming Christmas special
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Ben Affleck continues wearing his wedding ring... despite putting marital home with Jennifer Lopez on public market for $68M amid divorce rumors
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Rebel Wilson SUED for defamation after accusing The Deb producers of blocking her directorial debut from film festival
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EXCLUSIVEPaul Young is married! Musician ties the knot with his girlfriend Lorna - six years after losing his wife to brain cancer
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Radiohead cancel their tour after 'seriously ill' guitarist Jonny Greenwood is rushed to intensive care
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Love Island fans brand Ciaran a 'game player' after he asks Nicole to be his girlfriend in a bid to 'steal the spotlight' from rival couple
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EXCLUSIVEWhat Leonardo DiCaprio really thinks of girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti's passionate clinch with Theo James
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Love Island viewers are left in shock and demand 'an age check' as bombshell Lolly reveals how old she is
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Ice Spice shares secrets on how to CHEAT in a relationship on new song - as she twerks her famous behind in latest racy performance
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Devon Windsor flaunts her incredible figure in a white bikini alongside her kids during a family getaway
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EastEnders star 'signs up for Strictly Come Dancing' - despite already having a successful dance background
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Eddie Murphy and Paige Butcher tie the knot! Comedy legend FINALLY marries long-time fiancee in the Caribbean after six-year long engagement
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Rihanna lounges on blanket with sons RZA, 2, and Riot Rose, 11 months, during family picnic in the park ahead of date night with A$AP Rocky
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Jeremy Clarkson's daughter Emily is pregnant! Star announces she is expecting her second child - one year after welcoming daughter
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Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid reveals her weight loss secret after shedding over 1 stone
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Bette Midler, 73, reveals if she was ever asked to join Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills... after she promised to talk some 's***' on the show
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King Charles appoints Bear Grylls to new Army role and makes TV adventurer a figurehead for young recruits
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EastEnders SPOILER: Explosive new scenes reveal massive Lucy Beale twist as graveside fight erupts 10 years on from gripping whodunnit
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Katy Perry's comeback single Woman's World MAULED by top music critics as a 'catastrophe' that sounds like 'reheated Lady Gaga'
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Margot Robbie distracts from the tennis as Barbie star packs on the PDA with husband Tom Acklerey and cradles her baby bump at Wimbledon
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Celebs Go Dating star Ella Morgan issues health update as she returns to social media amid mystery illness
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Hollywood actor looks unrecognisable as he enjoys day out at Wimbledon - but can you guess who he is?
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Lulu has a hearing issue thanks to a lifetime on stage - but it won't keep her from performing
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Princess Anne says she 'can't remember a single thing' about horse-related accident that left her with head injuries nearly three weeks ago as she returns to royal duties
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Heartbroken Ulrika Jonsson says she is 'bereft' as she shares sudden family death after overcoming cancer battle
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EXCLUSIVEJohnny Depp looks cosy with beautician while travelling out of London after they were first pictured together two years ago amid Amber Heard trial
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EXCLUSIVEAlec Baldwin turns Rust manslaughter trial into reality TV show as videographer is seen documenting him and his family during high stakes court case
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Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler enjoy a rare public date night as they attend the opening night of Oh Mary! on Broadway in New York City
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Vanderpump Rules star Scheana Shay and Selling Sunset's Nicole Young show off their summer styles as they attend fashion event on LA rooftop
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Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria look tense as they take turns carrying daughter Ilaria, one, in Santa Fe... after 2nd day of actor's manslaughter trial
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Ryan Giggs' pregnant girlfriend Zara Charles displays her growing baby bump while running errands in Cheshire
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Nicole Scherzinger stuns in a fiery red dress and nude heels as she steps out in New York City... after giving an update on a Pussycat Dolls reunion
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Baby Reindeer's Martha becomes an unlikely fashion icon as Gen-Z are 'rushing' to copy her wardrobe
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Euphoria season 3 confirmed to begin filming in January 2025 with entire main cast returning including Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney
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Bethenny Frankel is slammed for saying the Hamptons are 'not only for rich people but also minorities' in new TikTok
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Zooey Deschanel poses with a butterfly on her finger in Malibu as she announces she has partnered with 'newly imagined' brand Vera Bradley
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Felicity Kendal, 77, looks fresh-faced as she joins her son Jacob, 37, at Wimbledon - after hitting back at 'shocking' reaction to her Botox use
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Eminem SLAMS Diddy in Death Of Slim Shady album - as he calls out video of music executive beating Cassie and alleged Kid Cudi car explosion
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Eminem SLAMMED over 'sick and tasteless' album song referencing Alec Baldwin's Rust shooting: 'Get popped like Halyna Hutchins'
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Prince William WILL travel to Berlin for England's Euro 2024 final against Spain on Sunday - as Kate is tipped to appear at Wimbledon
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EXCLUSIVEOllie Watkins and Ellie Alderson's love story: He was 'not exactly Ronaldo', now they're set to complete a fairytale journey to Euros glory
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Princess Anne returns to royal duties for the first time since suffering concussion in horse-related accident as she attends riding event
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Alan Carr's ex-husband Paul Drayton begs the DVLA to hand him his driving licence back as he's 'turned my life around' two years after ban
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Kim Kardashian stuns in ruby red ensemble while sister Khloe dazzles in gold as they head to the wedding of Anant Ambani
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EXCLUSIVEAlexandra Burke reveals how she came close to a mental breakdown and struggled to 'control the madness' in her life
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Lana Del Rey models cut-off shorts as she enjoys a fun day with friends in NYC... after dropping a music video for Tough featuring Quavo
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Who's who in the Royal Box at Wimbledon? Day 12 sees the Duchess of Gloucester join A-listers Rami Malek and Hugh Grant
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Sami Sheen, 20, poses in a skimpy pink bikini in Italy... before the OnlyFans star is set to appear with mom Denise Richards on a new TV show
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Popular comedian confirms his hit BBC comedy has been AXED after just two series
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Bond-ing time! 007 hopeful James Norton takes mum Lavinia to Wimbledon where he enjoys a catch up with film villain Rami Malek
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Martin Kemp, 62, leaves audience CRINGING (and silent) during VERY awkward DJ set at Deadpool and Wolverine premiere
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Love Island SPOILER: Josh questions Mimii's intentions with ex-flame Ayo before the Islanders are hit with a surprise recoupling
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Sharon Stone, 66, recreates her iconic Basic Instinct scene (32 YEARS after starring in the film!) as she slips into red lace lingerie for a sexy shoot
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Hugh Grant and his wife Anna Elisabet Eberstein enjoy day date at Wimbledon while Vick Hope and Lauren Silverman make the most of the sunshine
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Prince William shows off his skills as he takes to the field at charity match in memory of Rugby star Rob Burrow - but Kate misses annual Windsor event
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Dua Lipa fans complain they can't buy tickets due to card payment issues as pop star sells out Wembley show in MINUTES before adding new date
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Has Adele given up on the American dream? Why the star 'is moving home to London' - from baby plans to UK gigs and being an England fan
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Katy Perry has a VIBRATOR in her tool belt as a 'bold declaration of women's sexual liberation' for her Woman's World music video
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Richard Simmons turns 76! Reclusive fitness guru reveals how he'll celebrate in VERY rare interview and says he's 'grateful to be alive' after skin cancer
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Jason Orange looks unrecognisable from his boy band days as he steps out in Cheshire while Take That perform in Italy
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Kylie Jenner's fans comment on how thin she looks in a Khy swimsuit as one follower snaps she is supporting 'unrealistic body standards'
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Captain America: Brave New World trailer - Anthony Mackie stars in the title role with Harrison Ford as President Ross
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Channing Tatum praises 'normal and sweet' friend Taylor Swift who makes him 'homemade pop tarts'
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Queen Mary and King Frederik X of Denmark beam as they watch the Changing of the Guard at their summer home in Graasten after months of frosty appearances
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What a difference a decade makes! Pregnant Margot Robbie exudes glamour at Wimbledon's Centre Court nine years after she had to watch the tournament from the field outside
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Kate Garraway looks 'emotional' during Good Morning Britain as she reveals she's battling a 'rabid' eye infection
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Beaming Amanda Abbington shares a laugh with director Jez Bond during show rehearsals as Giovanni Pernice is 'hit by fresh legal action'
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Kim Kardashian stuns in bridal white as she and sister Khloe head to lavish three-day wedding of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's son
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Netflix fans go wild for new gay Japanese dating series - with viewers claiming it is BETTER than American reality TV
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Pregnant Jorgie Porter cradles her baby bump in a blush crop top and midi skirt as she arrives at beauty event
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Simon Cowell hints his boyband show will boast a 'never-before-seen' format - after his audition search was hit by more woes
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Prince Harry pays tribute to his 'eternal bond' with Princess Diana as he accepts Pat Tillman Award - as Meghan watches on
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard insists she will NEVER put her child on TV - as she reveals how she plans to tell her first born about her mother's murder
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Security guard who plotted to kidnap Holly Willoughby before raping and murdering her is sentenced to life in prison
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As Ryan Reynolds is upstaged by 'Britain's ugliest dog' Peggy, a look at the Hollywood stars who have shared the limelight with their furry co-stars
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Kate Ferdinand flaunts her toned abs in a bikini as she celebrates daughter Shae's first birthday on family holiday
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Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling put on a cosy display at Prince William's charity polo match
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Holly Ramsay and Olympic boyfriend of three years Adam Peaty spark speculation they are are engaged as she sports a huge emerald ring on her finger
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Emma Corrin looks amazing in edgy black mini dress as they join Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman at Deadpool & Wolverine photocall
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Olympic medalist Greg Louganis makes a rare appearance with his dog in LA... after splitting from husband of nearly 8 years John Chaillot
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Love Island's Uma Jammeh and Wil Anderson silence naysayers by looking utterly loved-up during their first night out since leaving the show
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The Drake curse: Rapper's infamous betting history in full after $300k loss on Canada's defeat to Lionel Messi and Argentina
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Pink looks edgy in a white zip-up dress with a chunky black belt and boots as she takes a break from her tour to attend Wimbledon
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Serena Williams hits the red carpet with mini-me daughter Olympia, six, and husband Alexis Ohanian before hosting the 2024 ESPY Awards
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Georgina Rodriguez stuns in a skimpy bikini on family getaway while Cristiano Ronaldo looks in high spirits following Portugal's devastating Euro loss
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So who is Winona Ryder talking about? As actress, 52, reveals she had 'two disastrous relationships in her 30s', a look at her romances
