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Alan Titchmarsh 'never told anyone' over heartbreaking admission
Entertainment
The TV legend was left in tears while hosting ITV's Love Your Weekend
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ITV Dancing on Ice fans cry 'fix' as fifth celeb exits show
Dancing on Ice
Viewers were left divided
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Lesley Joseph breaks silence on Pauline Quirke's dementia diagnosis
Entertainment
The Birds of a Feather legend has spoken out
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Richard Osman claims BBC Antiques Roadshow most valuable items 'planted' by producers
BBC
The Pointless star has revealed some surprising information about the show
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Matt Lucas and David Walliams tease TV return together 15 years on from last series
BBC
The Little Britain legends have been teasing viewers
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Inside BBC Waterloo Road star Lindsey Coulson's life off-screen including famous family
BBC
Lindsey is also known for her iconic role in EastEnders
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ITV Dancing on Ice's Torvill and Dean reveal all on retirement plans
Dancing on Ice
The iconic duo are hanging up their skates after more than 50 years together
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ITV Vera's Brenda Blethyn teases potential return to series after exit
ITV
The long-running drama ended earlier this year
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Joanna Lumley says she's 'never been ill' in 40 years thanks to one change in her life
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Absolutely Fabulous star Joanna Lumley has embraced a vegetarian lifestyle since the late 1970s and says it has helped her to avoid illness, although she admits that she finds veganism challenging
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Pensioners move £7bn out of Reeves' reach over inheritance tax fears
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An annuity allows someone to cash in their pension, using the lump sum that has been invested to buy an insurance product which then pays out a monthly income
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'Mind blown' American says one thing about UK supermarkets she 'shouldn't be shocked by
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Amelia and JP are two globetrotting vloggers who post videos of their travel adventures on the Amelia And JP Abroad YouTube channel, which currently boasts an impressive 153,000 subscribers
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Influencer wins £16k payout from high street store after security guard pulls back changing room curtain
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Krystal Joyce, 20, was trying on clothes in a Zara store when a security guard pulled back the curtain and questioned whether she was planning to shoplift in front of other customers
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BBC Death In Paradise 'seals' character's exit as Martin Clunes 'favourite' to join cast
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Death in Paradise fans have been left fearing for the future of the Commissioner, played by Don Warrington, as the character was informed that his role is being dissolved
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BBC Antiques Roadshow expert gives honest verdict on host Fiona Bruce
BBC
Andy McConnell has shared his honest thoughts about working on the show
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Judge Rinder leaves ITV Loose Women stars in shock as she reveals his 'real voice'
Entertainment
The TV barrister left the audience surprised too
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BBC Death in Paradise's Josephine Jobert sends message of support to former co-star
BBC
Josephine played DS Florence Cassell in the long-running drama
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The unmade James Bond film written by Sean Connery that featured remote-controlled sharks
Entertainment
It would have been an outrageous 007 adventure
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Stephen Graham reveals brutal way he got in shape for bare-knuckle boxer role
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The Leicestershire-based actor is starring in Disney+'s A Thousand Blows
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The Grand Tour's James May teases TV future amid reported retirement plan
Entertainment
The former Top Gear host has admitted to getting old
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The Chase's Anne Hegerty leaves Bradley Walsh stunned as he's forced to apologise
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The Chase host Bradley Walsh was forced to apologise during Wednesday's episode of the ITV quiz show after Chaser Anne Hegerty's brutal remark about a contestant
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Brits warned they could be fined £1,500 for wearing bikinis or swim shorts on streets in popular holiday spot
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Authorities in Albufeira, a popular resort in the Algarve region in Portugal, have introduced a new Code of Behaviour which will see holidaymakers hit with hefty fines if they fail to cover up
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Government responds to petition calling for changes to free bus pass rules for people over 60
UK & World News
A petition on the Parliament website is calling for the same rights for everyone around the country to get free bus travel - and has surged past 10,000 signatures meaning the government has to make an official response
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Gogglebox's Amy Tapper looks incredible as she shows off five stone weight loss
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Gogglebox star Amy Tapper has been working hard to shed the pounds and has now taken to social media to show off her incredible five stone weight loss transformation
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Gardeners warned to act now if they want to grow rhubarb in their garden
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Rhubarb is a firm favourite amongst British gardeners to grow in their gardens. The popular plant produces an abundance of succulent stalks every year if properly tended.
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Coronation Street is lining up explosive scenes next week as two characters' lives hang in the balance
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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
Emmerdale legend 'to return' after 26 years in Kim Tate twist - and she should be worried
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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
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.
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Emmerdale fans only just realising Dingle icon has totally different real voice after 29 years
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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
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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'
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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
