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The queen of crime is back with her latest thriller, Vanished. She talks to...

Lynda La Plante on staying mentally alert, doing her own highlights, and relaxing with reality TV

It’s now six months since Welsh software engineer Josh Wardle went public with the...

Bored of Wordle? 7 tricky alternative games for puzzle lovers

Dot Cotton, a chain-smoking, devoutly religious hypochondriac, may have been one of EastEnders’ most...

Dot Cotton’s most memorable storylines as actress June Brown dies at 95

Cadbury has warned people not to interact with a scam claiming to offer consumers...

Public warned over scam messages claiming to offer free Cadbury chocolate
What is aphasia?

The family of US actor Bruce Willis have announced that he is stepping back...

ITV to celebrate Corrie star William Roache’s 90th birthday with new documentary

A documentary has been commissioned to celebrate Coronation Street star William Roache’s 90th birthday,...

On Philip’s memorial, touching pictures of the prince as a husband and father

Prince Philip’s funeral was during Covid-related restrictions, so only 30 of his loved ones...

In Pictures: Duke of Edinburgh through the decades

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh sadly died at the age of 99.  Members...

10 facts about World Earth Hour

It all started back in 2007, born out of frustration about inaction to tackle...

What Kate wore in the Caribbean

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been touring the Caribbean. Their royal visit...

In Pictures: Sir Elton John’s glittering career and life as he turns 75

Sir Elton John is celebrating a milestone birthday as he turns 75. Here is...

Sir Elton John says he’s ‘unbelievably lucky’ as he celebrates 75th birthday

Sir Elton John has said he is determined to keep “giving back to the...

Bridgerton’s Jonathan Bailey reveals ‘highlight’ of filming second series

Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey has said working with Simone Ashley during the filming of...

Practical and emotional advice for opening your home to Ukrainian refugees

The Homes for Ukraine programme has been launched, allowing people and organisations in the...

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe hugs and kisses daughter in emotional reunion

Tears of joy were shed as the families of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori...

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe on flight out of Iran as six-year nightmare ends

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s six-year ordeal in Iran is over after she was released from detention...

Gregg Wallace and John Torode on eating 1,200 calories a sitting on MasterChef, getting older and the ‘Buttery Biscuit Base’

It has been a decade since MasterChef Synesthesia, also known as the Buttery Biscuit...

Delia Smith on spirituality, the need for silence and not being afraid to fail

She may have turned 80, but cookery legend Delia Smith is showing no signs...

What to know about the scheme for Britons to house Ukrainian refugees

People keen to offer refugees shelter in the UK can register their interest in...

6 things that happen 48 hours after quitting

As anyone who has attempted to quit smoking will tell you, the first few...

Alan Titchmarsh reveals his antidotes for depressing headlines

Gardening guru, TV presenter and writer Alan Titchmarsh may be famed for his horticultural...

Is it safe to visit Eastern Europe at the moment?

Revered for its pristine medieval architecture, Lithuania’s second city, Kaunas, is looking forward to...

These 9 women all achieved amazing firsts for females

8th March is International Women’s Day, and it’s the perfect time to take a look...

Neighbours comes to an end: 7 life lessons from the Australian soap

After nearly 9,000 episodes, Neighbours has confirmed it’s coming to an end. The popular...

As Jools Holland reveals he was treated for prostate cancer, here’s what everyone needs to know

More than 47,500 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year in the UK...

World Book Day: 7 wellbeing benefits of reading

From fast-paced thrillers and murder mysteries to fascinating memoirs and dragon-filled fantasy novels, books...

Bites, headbutts and tricky owners – it’s all in a day’s work for a vet

He’s been chased by bulls, suffered nasty bites, performed an emergency Caesarean section in...

How to support people in Ukraine right now

Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, and the images and...

Oscar-nominated MASH actor Sally Kellerman dies at 84

Sally Kellerman, the Oscar and Emmy nominated actor who played Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan...

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee party ballot details revealed

Some 5,000 members of the public will be selected to receive a pair of...

Kate Garraway feels ‘lucky’ that husband Derek survived when others didn’t

Kate Garraway has said that, instead of dwelling on the severity of her husband’s...

As storm Eunice hits: How to stormproof your home – safely!

It might seem like we’ve only just had Storm Dudley – but now the...

Martin Clunes returns to Cornwall for final series of Doc Martin

Martin Clunes has returned to Cornwall to film the last series of ITV drama...

Phil Vickery on making do when money was tight, the secret of canned food and annoying other chefs

You wouldn’t think a top chef would dare serve a Michelin inspector instant custard...

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