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Dame Emma Thompson inspired by V&A founder’s dog to pen Christmas tale
Dame Emma Thompson said her mind “ran amok with ideas” when she heard the real-life tale of the founder of the V&A M...
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Camilla crowns volunteers Platinum Champions in Jubilee awards
The Duchess of Cornwall has crowned nearly 500 volunteers “Platinum Champions”, calling them “the backbone of our ...
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People ‘skipping meals and cooking less often to cope with surging living costs’
Nearly six in 10 (57%) households have had to make adjustments to cover the cost of essentials in the past month, accord...
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Nadine Dorries to announce UK City of Culture live on The One Show
The winner of the UK City of Culture 2025 will be announced by Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries live on BBC’s The One ...
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PM facing mounting hostility from Tory MPs as letters of no confidence pile up
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing increasing hostility from his own MPs, with Tory whips said to be discussing how ...
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Roman Kemp details ‘scary’ moment he was tear gassed at Champions League final
Radio presenter Roman Kemp has detailed the “really, really scary” moment he was tear gassed ahead of the Champions ...
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Cot blanket made by Queen Mary in 1930s sparks auction bidding battle
A grandma’s precious cot blanket made by Queen Mary and won in a bonnie baby competition in 1938 sparked a bidding bat...
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Holidaymakers face delays as airports and airlines struggle to cope with demand
Airline passengers faced cancelled flights and long queues at UK airports on Monday as millions of people embarked on ha...
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‘Jaw-dropping’: Man disguised as woman in wheelchair hurls cake at Mona Lisa
A man disguised as an elderly woman in a wheelchair has thrown cake at the Mona Lisa, in a moment described as “jaw-dr...