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WASPI alert as DWP decision risks setting 'dangerous precedent'
Labour Party
Campaigners are fundraising for a fresh legal challenge in hopes of securing DWP compensation
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Hairy Bikers star Si King shares Dave Myers' heartbreaking wish as he goes solo
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Si believes Dave would approve
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ITV Unforgotten viewers divided as final episode sparks backlash
ITV
The drama came to a close on Monday night
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Zoe Ball set to make TV return months after BBC Radio 2 exit
BBC
Zoe will be back on screens very soon according to sources
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BBC Call the Midwife star breaks silence after confirming exit from drama
BBC
Megan Cusack is familiar for her role of Nancy Corrigan in the BBC series
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Half of Brits 'haven't got around' to writing a will - as average cost of a funeral rises
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Almost half of Brits do not have a will, with many feeling unprepared for the financial realities of death, a survey reveals
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Asda slash price of Gino D'Acampo cookware items as chef faces misconduct claims
Asda
The supermarket said its Gino D'Acampo promotions are company-wide and part of regular discounting processes
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ITV This Morning viewers praise Vanessa Feltz after 'brave' live TV moment
ITV
Viewers rushed to show their support
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BBC Countryfile unveils Strictly star as new host in major shake-up
BBC
From the ballroom to muddy fields
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Dad with MND says change to 'cruel' law will come too late
Politics
Phil Newby, 54, from Rutland, says the new law will not happen quickly enough to help him
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WASPI women threaten new legal action over 'gaslighting'
WASPI
Sir Keir Starmer said taxpayers can not afford what could be a £10.5 billion package
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Real reason BBC Antiques Roadshow axed host Michael Aspel revealed
BBC
He was replaced by Fiona Bruce
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Inside Brenda Blethyn's real reason for quitting ITV Vera after 14 years
ITV
One man has been a special part of her life for 50 years
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ITV Unforgotten fans defend 'best TV show' from 'woke' criticism
ITV
Some viewers have been unimpressed with the latest storyline
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ITV Coronation Street's Sue Cleaver 'trying to be brave' as she opens up on new beginnings
Coronation Street
Sue is set to leave her role of Eileen Grimshaw in Corrie
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Inside Leicestershire-based star Stephen Graham's life - from racism to famous wife
Stephen Graham
Stephen is one of the most recognisable faces on British TV
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Tommy Cannon says the TV world 'pushed him aside' after Bobby Ball's death
Entertainment
The Cannon and Ball star shared a heartbreaking statement
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Chef says fried eggs taste much better with one simple extra ingredient in the pan
UK & World News
A chef has shared a simple hack to ensure your fried eggs are full of flavour and taste delicious, and it involves adding one extra ingredient to the pan
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Bananas won't go brown or mushy if you store them in a place you never would
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Bananas often end up spoiling quickly when they're stored in a fruit bowl as they're ethylene gas champions - but there's a simple way to keep them fresh for longer
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EastEnders' Michelle Fowler star Susan Tully looks unrecognisable 30 years after soap exit
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Susan Tully, who played Michelle Fowler in EastEnders, has been out of the spotlight for years and looks unrecognisable from her time on the BBC soap
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Salvage Hunters star Drew Pritchard 'loses everything' as he's forced to sell off antiques
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Drew Pritchard, star of Salvage Hunters, has spent the last two years renovating a Grade I-listed Georgian townhouse in Bath - but the project has taken its toll on his finances
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BBC Radio 4 star 'can barely speak or swallow' after ignoring cancer symptoms
UK & World News
Mark Steel, known for his Mark Steel's In Town show on BBC Radio 4, has opened up about his battle with throat cancer, saying he had noticed a lump on his neck just weeks before the diagnosis
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Thanks a Million health fund launched to tackle carers and blue light worker burnout
UK & World News
Working long and unsociable hours means that over a third (34%) of those who care for others are left with little time to prioritise their own health
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M&S shoppers surprised by price of new luxury Easter egg
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Walking the aisles of Marks and Spencer is always a treat - but some shoppers have been left divided after spotting the price of a new luxury Easter egg
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Emmerdale Joe Tate’s mysterious recently made his debut - and fans were left floored after they realised who the actor is that plays him
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Emmerdale viewers are convinced a 90s legend will be returning to the Dales to help Joe Tate take down his step-grandmother Kim Tate
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Emmerdale John revealed where Anthony's body is - but some viewers are convinced he's lying
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Coronation Street fans were stunned as they realised Rob Mallard, who plays Daniel Osbourne, had his real-life partner on the soap.
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Gates said it has made the 'difficult decision' to ban dogs from its new garden centre
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The amount you can earn before being taxed hasn't risen since 2021
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Coronation Street fans are convinced that one resident will have a huge part to play in the upcoming armed siege, as it was confirmed that Rob Donovan would make his grand return.
Death in Paradise's Ardal O'Hanlon's real reason he left as fans hail him best inspector
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Ardal O'Hanlon played DI Jack Mooney on Death in Paradise and fans have been quick to hail him as the best detective on the show to date
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Coronation Street
Coronation Street first look sees double death 'confirmed' as legend says 'I will die today'
Coronation Street is lining up explosive scenes next week as two characters' lives hang in the balance
Emmerdale fans only just realising where they've seen Joe Tate's doctor before
Emmerdale
Emmerdale Joe Tate’s mysterious recently made his debut - and fans were left floored after they realised who the actor is that plays him
Emmerdale legend 'to return' after 26 years in Kim Tate twist - and she should be worried
Emmerdale
Emmerdale viewers are convinced a 90s legend will be returning to the Dales to help Joe Tate take down his step-grandmother Kim Tate
Emmerdale fans 'feel sick' as they 'know' what John has really done with Anthony's body
Emmerdale
Emmerdale John revealed where Anthony's body is - but some viewers are convinced he's lying
Coronation Street star's boyfriend makes unexpected cameo in ITV soap
Coronation Street
Coronation Street fans were stunned as they realised Rob Mallard, who plays Daniel Osbourne, had his real-life partner on the soap.
Emmerdale
Emmerdale fans only just realising Dingle icon has totally different real voice after 29 years
A Dingle icon on Emmerdale has left fans seriously baffled after hearing their real accent
Primark's £7 pyjama bottoms 'so cute' shoppers say they'd wear them out
Shopping
Primark shoppers are obsessed with the retailer's new pyjama bottoms, with many saying they would wear the "cute" items outside
Garden centre's no-dogs policy is 'great news', say LeicestershireLive readers
Dogs
Gates said it has made the 'difficult decision' to ban dogs from its new garden centre
Driver crashed into wall on trip to buy cigarettes after having 'a lot to drink'
Courts
Leanne Robbins was nearly three times the legal drink-driving limit
Update on personal tax allowance £20k - current rates and Treasury response
HMRC
The amount you can earn before being taxed hasn't risen since 2021
