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India denies 'baseless' claims it has stalled trade deal talks with Britain over row about Sikh separatist attack on country's high commission in London
10/04/23 12:52
India today denied 'baseless' claims it had stalled trade talks with Britain over a row about Sikh separatist protests outside its high commission in London. Supporters of the Khalistan movement - which seeks to create a homeland for Sikhs in the Punjab - last month staged demonstrations at the building in Aldwych. Windows were broken and two members of security staff were injured, while police arrested a man on suspicion of violent disorder. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly condemned acts of violence against embassy staff and vowed to 'robustly respond' to the attacks. But it has been claimed the Indian government wanted Britain to go further and publicly condemn the Khalistan movement. This has supposedly seen New Delhi disengage from negotiations with Britain on a post-Brexit trade deal, while it awaits a stronger response. Yet, India's foreign ministry this morning insisted trade talks had not been suspended and denied the 'baseless' report. A source close to Kemi Badenoch, the UK's Business and Trade Secretary, also dismissed the 'nonsense' claim....read
'Drag them in kicking and screaming': Victims' families tell Dominic Raab that all criminals must face their sentence in court
04/04/23 21:17The aunt of murdered law graduate Zara Aleena, whose killer refused to come to the dock, said the Justice Secretary should 'move forward' with plans to change the law.Murdered Zara Aleena's aunt urges Dominic Raab to 'move forward' with law to force criminals to attend sentencing after Olivia Pratt-Korbel's killer refused to leave his cell
04/04/23 08:55Thomas Cashman, 34, refused to appear in the dock as he was jailed for life yesterday. It came after Jordan McSweeney also refused to leave his cell as he was sentenced for the murder of Ms Aleena.Ministers vow to force cowardly killers like Thomas Cashman to face their victims' families in court before they are jailed under law change that would bar them from hiding in their cells
03/04/23 15:49Cashman, 34, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 42 years today for brutally gunning down nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool. But the gutless drug dealer refused to face her family.Rwanda removal flights could be a step closer after Dominic Raab's 'very positive' talks with European judges who previously blocked the plan
29/03/23 23:49The Deputy Prime Minister said he told the judges 'we've got to deal with' interim injunctions - known as 'Rule 39' orders - if Britain is to remain within the European human rights convention.'What about our rights?' Braintree residents react with fury to plans to house thousands of illegal migrants in nearby military barracks - as at least another 16 arrive in Dover
29/03/23 18:22People living in the Essex town hit out at plans to put asylum seekers in former RAF Wethersfield - leaving some angry locals decrying 'what about our rights?'Dominic Raab was like a child trying to blow into a trumpet and only managing to produce a pathetic little parp: HENRY DEEDES is unimpressed as Rishi's deputy takes on Angela Rayner at PMQs
29/03/23 17:04HENRY DEEDES: Whether it's a browbeaten deputy headmaster or a put-upon sous-chef, you can be sure it's the Number 2 that gets the short end of the stick.'Paul Grayson was an incredible comic': Moment Dominic Raab accidentally gets Paul O'Grady's name wrong in PMQs while paying tribute to the late star
29/03/23 12:33The Deputy Prime Minister smiled as he was corrected by MPs during Prime Minister's Questions after mistakenly referring to the late comic, who died last night, as 'Paul Grayson'.Ministers vow to put 'interests of Britons' first with ex-military bases among sites in Essex, Lincs, East Sussex and Yorks being converted to migrant accommodation in bid to slash eye-watering £6m-a-day hotel bill... and option of barges being 'explored'
29/03/23 12:10Immigration minister Robert Jenrick laid out details of large-scale sites that will be used to accommodate arrivals, in a bid to cut the £6million-a-day-bill for hotels.'I've never called anyone scum': Dominic Raab and Angela Rayner trade insults after she suggests bullying probe justice secretary is a 'thug' as they stand in at lively Prime Minister's Questions
29/03/23 12:00Labour's Angela Rayner took aim at bullying allegations against the Deputy Prime Minister as she attacked the Government's anti-social behaviour clampdown.Plan to house Channel migrants on BARGES is slammed as 'surreal' and 'gimmicky' - as ministers consider using similar scheme to Scotland and Netherlands in bid to slash eye-watering £6m-a-day bill for hotels
29/03/23 09:33Immigration minister Robert Jenrick is set to lay out details of large-scale sites that will be used to accommodate arrivals in the UK, in a bid to cut the eye-watering £6million-a-day-bill for hotels.Inside the migrant 'flotel' barges: Asylum seekers could be housed on floating vessels which can take hundreds of people and boast Scandi-style cabins, 'relaxation rooms', restaurants, gyms and even theatres and golfing greens
29/03/23 08:58Ministers are turning to the floating hotels, commonly known as 'coastels' in a bid to end a 'hotel farce' that is currently costing taxpayers more than £6million a day.Dominic Raab: How I'll fight off attempts to stop me blocking the worst prisoners being let out on parole
28/03/23 23:02Dominic Raab confirmed that prisoners could face successive vetoes if ministers are not convinced it is safe to release them.Foreign Secretary criticises government's plan to house migrants in a former RAF base 'in the middle of nowhere' inside his constituency
27/03/23 23:45A former RAF base at Wethersfield in north Essex has been identified as a suitable site to house 1,500 male asylum seekers - more than double the 700 residents who live nearby.Mom of murdered UK teen demands 'tougher' sentences for violent crimes
27/03/23 13:43The mother of murdered teenager Ellie Gould is pushing for 'tougher sentencing' against killers who use excessive force or strangle their victims.More than 600 of UK's worst criminals could be blocked from prison release every year under new bill to scupper parole bids of dangerous offenders
27/03/23 08:55The new Victims and Prisoners bill would give the UK Justice Secretary Dominic Raab a veto to automatically block the release of the worst offenders.Mother of murdered Ellie Gould, 17, demands '25-year starting point' for killers using excessive or gratuitous violence amid plans to impose tougher sentences on thugs with a history of coercive or controlling behaviour
26/03/23 15:05Carole Gould wants the Government to impose a '25-year starting point for overkill and for strangulation' after her daughter's killer was sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison.Rishi Sunak's Brexit is officially sealed after he won crunch vote… despite DUP warning it WON'T let Northern Ireland powersharing resume
24/03/23 09:48Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and the EU's Maros Sefcovic met to seal the new arrangements after the Government won a crunch vote on Wednesday.Cleverly's cultural learnings of Kazakhstan! Foreign Secretary James dons national costume, shoots arrow and faces up to bird of prey as he signs mineral deal
18/03/23 14:53Mr Cleverly was greeted by Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev when he arrived in the country on Saturday. He wore a blue robe tied at the waist, complete with fur collar and embroidery.Justice Secretary Dominic Raab vows to bring in new laws 'quickly' to stop serial killer Levi Bellfield from using legal aid to marry blonde prison visitor
17/03/23 10:07Killer Levi Bellfield, who is known to have murdered at least three people including Milli Dowler, has got engaged to a regular female visitor at HMP Frankfield, Durham, where he is jailed for life.Murderers with history of coercive or controlling behaviour face sentences of at least 25 years in jail
17/03/23 01:20Ministers will look at introducing the new minimum sentences for murderers who use 'coercive or controlling behaviour', with a consultation paper to be published in the summer.Serial killer Levi Bellfield launches legal aid bid to marry blonde jail visitor after murderers and rapists on life sentences were banned from tying the knot in prison
17/03/23 00:56The 54-year-old, who is known to have killed at least three people including Milli Dowler, has got engaged to a regular female visitor at HMP Frankfield, where he is serving a whole-life tariff.James Bulger's mother says it is 'inevitable' killer Jon Venables will reoffend like Gary Glitter as she urges Parole Board to throw out his latest bid for freedom
16/03/23 09:59The mother of James Bulger has warned parole bosses that if Jon Venables is re-released he will 'kill a child again' and urged Justice Secretary Dominic Raab to keep him locked up.Foreign Secretary James Cleverly defends his opposition to plans for migrant detention centre on old RAF base in his Essex constituency
11/03/23 00:41Earlier this week James Cleverly (pictured), who is both Foreign Secretary and the local MP, backed arguments from council leaders and residents' groups that the site 'wasn't appropriate' for migrants.Keir Starmer defends Gary Lineker's 'right' to make 'Nazi' jibe as Labour leader claims ministers want 'other people to blame' over Channel migrant crisis - after Match of the Day host branded 'desperate' attention seeker by Foreign Secretary
10/03/23 11:55The Labour leader claimed ministers were looking for 'other people to blame' amid the fury over the BBC presenter's comments.Murderers and rapists on life sentences to be banned from marrying in prison after Milly Dowler's murderer Levi Bellfield's proposal to blonde visitor sparked outrage
10/03/23 01:03Britain's worst criminals facing whole life jail terms including Milly Dowler's killer Levi Bellfield will be barred from marrying thanks to Dominic Raab's new Victim's Bill.Dominic Raab vows to order full risk assessment before release of killer who bludgeoned his estranged wife to death with a claw hammer
10/03/23 00:04Justice Secretary Dominic Raab has assured Joanna Simpson's mother, Diana Parks, that a full risk assessment will be done before her daughter's killer, Robert Brown, is possibly released later this yearEXCLUSIVE: Prisoner who plotted to slay notorious child killer Roy Whiting and abetted his cellmate's suicide will go before Parole Board for the sixth time in a bid to be released
09/03/23 15:10Serial offender Neil Preece-Smith, who a judge once branded 'extremely dangerous,' will go before the Parole Board in the early summer in a fresh bid to be released on licence.Boris Johnson 'privately warned Dominic Raab about his conduct' amid ongoing probe into alleged bullying of staff
08/03/23 23:25Mr Johnson privately warned the man he appointed as Foreign Secretary, Justice Secretary and then Deputy Prime Minister amid alleged bullying of staff.EU law will STILL apply in Northern Ireland despite Rishi Sunak's new Brexit breakthrough, top Brussels negotiator claims
06/03/23 00:46Maros Sefcovic told the European Parliament's Brexit committee that the veto over the application of EU laws in Northern Ireland was ineffective.'He has shown no remorse': Carrie Johnson says the early release of Joanna Simpson's killer BA pilot husband would be a 'real failure in our system' as she backs campaign to keep him in prison
01/03/23 23:21Mrs Johnson was at the Westminster launch of a campaign urging Justice Secretary Dominic Raab to keep Brown in jail for the brutal killing of his estranged wife Joanna Simpson.Tragedy of sisters who inspired change in Britain's marriage laws: How teenager was forced to wed 'big, balding man almost twice her age' - before her sibling was murdered in honour killing after fleeing older husband
27/02/23 11:02Payzee Mahmod was just 16 when she was 'coerced' into marrying a 'big, balding man almost twice her age' by her father Mahmod Babakir Mahmod, an asylum seeker from Kurdistan.Violent transgender prisoners convicted of murder and sex offences will be banned from women's prisons in England and Wales from today
27/02/23 08:11UK Justice Secretary Dominic Raab had already announced the ban would affect trans women who have male genitalia or have committed sexual offences .DOMINIC LAWSON: Tough on crime? Labour voted against increasing the time served by offenders like Joanna Simpson's killer husband
26/02/23 23:16DOMINIC LAWSON: You would be surprised by how much internal resistance confronts a government that decides it needs to ensure prisons can keep dangerous criminals inside for longer (Raab pictured)Dominic Raab agrees to meet family of Joanna Simpson to hear their fears that her killer husband could be released from prison after just 13 years
26/02/23 22:00The Deputy Prime Minister agreed he would consider pleas to block the automatic release of former British Airways pilot Robert Brown 'very rigorously'.Dominic Raab vows to quit as Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary if an investigation into his behaviour towards civil servants upholds accusations of bullying as he insists he has 'behaved professionally throughout' his time in office
26/02/23 13:42The Deputy Prime Minister, who is also the Justice Secretary, is being investigated by senior lawyer Adam Tolley KC - with dozens of officials thought to be involved in eight formal complaints.Transgender prisoners who 'pose risk' to fellow inmates and trans women with male genitals are banned from women's prisons in England and Wales
26/02/23 01:12The move will apply to transgender women guilty of violent or sexual offences and transgender women with male genitals. It follows growing concern about the risks posed by transgender prisoners.'Don't let killer husband go free': Family of mother Joanna Simpson make plea over her BA pilot husband who dug a grave then bludgeoned her to death with a hammer... and is set to be released after serving just 13 years
24/02/23 22:00Grieving mother Diana Parkes begged the Justice Secretary to keep her daughter Joanna Simpson's (pictured) killer husband behind bars.'He needed to look at our faces and see he has completely destroyed us as a family': Aunt of murdered Zara Aleena, 35, slams law graduate's cowardly killer who refused to leave his cell for sentencing
24/02/23 12:55The aunt of Zara Aleena (pictured) whose killer refused leave to attend his sentencing hearing and avoid facing the family said they wanted him to know he 'completely destroyed' them.Signs of Cabinet split as Rishi Sunak's top legal adviser says Britain CAN tackle small boats crisis within European human rights convention and stresses PM is 'committed' to remaining a member - just hours after Dominic Raab refused to rule out leaving
21/02/23 16:36Attorney General Victoria Prentis stressed the UK, like other nations, would be able to deal with migration issues 'within' the Europan Convention on Human Rights.Iran's top London official hauled in for a dressing down by ministers over 'serious threats' from Tehran regime towards journalists living in the UK that forced TV station to close
20/02/23 17:27Private television network Iran International announced on Saturday that it was following police advice to close its London studios, blaming a surge in threats from the protest-hit authorities in Iran.Rishi Sunak dashes to Belfast to meet Democratic Unionist Party leaders and 'agree long-awaited deal with European Union' over Northern Ireland Protocol
16/02/23 22:00The Prime Minister is understood to be ready to make a major announcement on Tuesday if the remaining loose ends can be tied up.Rishi Sunak says he is a 'proud' Brexiteer as No10 suggests he didn't know Michael Gove was attending 'secret' summit with top Remainers on how to boost ties with the EU
13/02/23 16:38Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove was a participant at a two-day conference looking at ways of boosting cooperation with Brussels.Secret plan to unravel Brexit: Lord Frost warns secret summit on 'making relations with the EU better' is further evidence of plot to unravel exit deals and have UK 'stay shadowing Brussels'
12/02/23 22:33Lord Frost last night warned of a plot to undermine Brexit after leading Remainers held a secret summit on EU relations.Secret summit 'to make Brexit work better': Michael Gove, Labour front benchers and arch-Remainer Lord Mandelson 'join conference on improving UK's ties with EU'
12/02/23 12:32Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove joined a two-day conference looking at ways of improving cooperation with the EU.Brother of murdered James Bulger says he will never forgive the killer as he speaks of anguish 30 years on - as victim's father claims Dominic Raab 'reassured him Jon Venables doesn't deserve to ever be released'
12/02/23 01:55James was killed by the men formerly known as Jon Venables, 40, and Robert Thompson, 39 - who were then both aged 10 - after they snatched him from a shopping centre in Bootle in 1993.'I'm confident I have behaved professionally': Dominic Raab vows to 'engage' with public inquiry over bullying claims
10/02/23 01:29The Deputy Prime Minister, who is under investigation after complaints from at least 24 civil servants across several Whitehall departments, pledged to 'engage' with the inquiry.'If Keir is found in a ditch tonight Raab better have a good alibi!': Twitter users mock Justice Secretary's 'Vulcan death stare' at Starmer as Labour leader talks to PM during Zelensky visit
09/02/23 09:46The Justice Secretary was captured looking rather intensely at the Labour leader as he chatted to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of the Ukrainian president's rousing speech to MPs.Rishi Sunak drafts in outspoken Red Wall MP Lee Anderson - a Brexit-backing former Labour councillor - as deputy Tory Party chair in mini-reshuffle
07/02/23 16:37Rishi Sunak has appointed Lee Anderson - a Brexit-backing former Labour councillor - to the key role under new chairman Greg Hands.Three Brits are missing following mega Turkey-Syria earthquake, government confirms
07/02/23 13:08The Turkish government is requesting international assistance 'on a scale that matches the enormity of the situation that they are facing', the Foreign Secretary has said.Rishi Sunak reshuffles Cabinet with Greg Hands taking over as Tory chair, Kemi Badenoch as head of business and trade department, Grant Shapps responsible for energy security and Michelle Donelan getting the science brief
07/02/23 11:10Rishi Sunak has installed veteran trade minister Greg Hands as the new chief at CCHQ in a reshuffle.Here comes the 'Rishi-shuffle'! Sunak is set to replace Tory chair Nadhim Zahawi with Greg Hands, and create new energy and science departments... but gloomy Tories compare it to moving deckchairs on the Titanic and brand techy Whitehall changes 'bizarre'
07/02/23 08:01Rishi Sunak is expected to install veteran trade minister Greg Hands as the new chief at CCHQ, more than a week after Nadhim Zahawi was sacked.Rishi Sunak is to announce mini-reshuffle TODAY after Nadhim Zahawi was sacked as Tory Party chairman over his tax affairs
07/02/23 02:42Trade minister Greg Hands and Business Secretary Grant Shapps are being touted as potential replacements.Dominic Raab tried to get Cabinet rival fired after disagreement over human rights, source says
07/02/23 00:45The Deputy Prime Minister was claimed to have been enraged by an article Sir Robert Buckland, a former justice secretary, wrote in summer last year criticising Mr Raab's plans for a British Bill of Rights.Security minister Tom Tugendhat takes swipe at Foreign Secretary James Cleverly amid claims he's 'blocking move to declare Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terror group'
06/02/23 16:22A series of MPs this afternoon made repeated calls for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to be proscribed.James Cleverly says arming Kyiv is the only path to peace as he urges allies to send jets to war-torn region
06/02/23 00:39Writing in a Maltese newspaper ahead of a visit to the island, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said: 'Like all authoritarian rulers, Putin responds only to strength in his opponents.'Rishi Sunak stands by embattled Dominic Raab as No.10 insists the PM is not aware of there being any 'formal complaint' before he appointed him as Justice Secretary
04/02/23 00:32A No 10 spokesman insisted Mr Sunak was not aware of any 'formal complaint' about Dominic Raab (pictured) before appointing him as Justice Secretary.James Cleverly dismisses calls for Britain to confront its colonial past as Foreign Secretary insists there was 'no awkwardness' in meeting with 'woke' Australian counterpart Penny Wong who told UK to look at its 'uncomfortable' history
02/02/23 16:17The Foreign Secretary made the remarks after his Australian counterpart Penny Wong used a speech in London this week to call on Britain to reflect on its 'uncomfortable' past.'Like a Tom Cruise-style action movie... without the action': Rishi Sunak mocked for 'migraine-inducing' new video to mark his first 100 days in office (although it doesn't feature his under-pressure deputy Dominic Raab) as PM promises to 'deliver change'
02/02/23 11:16The Prime Minister posted the 90-second clip to social media this morning as he vowed to 'deliver change' in No10.Under-fire Dominic Raab 'won't quit' amid bullying allegations as two mandarins back him
02/02/23 00:21The Deputy Prime Minister is facing a string of allegations about his past conduct in a number of government departments.AMANDA PLATELL: What sickens me about the Dominic Raab bullying saga is how the Civil Service is plotting to destroy a good man's career
01/02/23 22:25AMANDA PLATELL: The very public assault on the reputation of Dominic Raab reached fever pitch yesterday with absurd headlines claiming 'he bullied staff like an abusive husband.'Chaos on BBC set as Tory peer Lord Baker's phone rings FOUR times during Newsnight interview about crisis in Conservative Party
01/02/23 09:48Lord Baker was addressing questions about whether Prime Minister Rishi Sunak mishandled the sacking of Nadhim Zahawi and the bullying accusations levelled at Dominic Raab.EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Will bullying allegations cost Dominic Raab not only his job but also his front-row seat at the Coronation?
01/02/23 01:58EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Should Justice Secretary Dominic Raab be overwhelmed by bullying allegations and lose his job, he will miss out on the career high of May's Coronation.Dominic Raab is accused of leaving staff feeling 'suicidal' and behaving like a 'controlling and abusive' partner
01/02/23 01:01The UK Deputy Prime Minister, Dominic Raab, is under investigation over eight formal complaints of bullying made by at least 24 civil servants.Jacob Rees-Mogg warns on 'snowflakey' bullying claims as Dominic Raab faces pressure over 'rude and abrasive' treatment of civil servants - with Rishi Sunak gathering Cabinet for first time after Nadhim Zahawi's sacking
31/01/23 11:12Jacob Rees-Mogg insisted ministers must be able to make 'reasonable' demands of civil servants and ask whether they are providing 'good service'.Pressure mounts on 'rude and abrasive' Dominic Raab as he 'faces claims of routinely humiliating civil servants'
31/01/23 02:07A senior civil servant has offered evidence to the official inquiry into Dominic Raab's behaviour towards colleagues, putting further pressure on the Prime Minister.Dominic Raab facing bullying claims 'from at least 24 civil servants' with probe into Deputy PM's conduct towards officials set to conclude within weeks
26/01/23 10:30A top barrister is currently undertaking an investigation into the Deputy Prime Minister amid a slew of allegations about his conduct towards officials.M&S boss (and former Tory MP) Archie Norman brands the UK's Brexit plan for Northern Ireland 'baffling' as he warns it will harm businesses by driving up costs
26/01/23 10:11Archie Norman, a former Conservative MP, has urged the Foreign Secretary during talks with the EU not to consider separate labelling for goods sold in Northern Ireland.Rishi Sunak and Dominic Raab slam Nicola Sturgeon after Scottish First Minister refused to move trans double rapist from women's prison
26/01/23 01:57Downing Street showed 'concerns' about the Scottish government putting a male-bodied rapist in a women's prison in a move that will place pressure on Sturgeon to reverse the decision.STEPHEN GLOVER: Labour is scheming to edge us back into the EU's sclerotic embrace - while loudly insisting it's doing anything but
24/01/23 22:00STEPHEN GLOVER: Does the Labour Party secretly want to sneak this country back into the European Union without having the courage to admit it? There are good reasons for thinking so.Labour trolls Brexiteers by saying the UK must 'take back control' of its 'tarnished' foreign policy and pledges to 'reconnect Britain to Europe' with closer ties over trade and security without rejoining the EU
24/01/23 09:59The shadow foreign secretary used the Vote Leave slogan from the 2016 referendum campaign as he pledged to repair the UK's 'tarnished' reputation.James Bulger's mother says she is 'in touching distance' of bringing one of her son's killers to justice 30 years after he abducted and murdered the toddler
19/01/23 17:06The mother of James Bulger, Denise Fergus, has said she is within 'touching distance' of bringing one of her son's sadistic killers to justice.EXCLUSIVE: Psychopathic killer who bludgeoned doctor to death won't be moved to open prison after Dominic Raab stepped in and blocked his move from high security jail
17/01/23 17:47EXCLUSIVE: Dominic Raab has blocked Reginald Wilson, 58, from moving to a lower risk prison. Wilson carried out one of the UK's most notorious murders in 1990.James Cleverly tells allies 'this is the time' to bring the Ukraine war to an end while Russia is on 'the back foot' - as Foreign Secretary piles pressure on Western nations to copy Britain with 'decisive' supply of tanks
17/01/23 16:47The Foreign Secretary predicted the supply of tanks to Ukraine would be 'decisive' as called on other countries to follow Britain's lead.No end to the Brexit deadlock as Britain and EU agree to continue 'scoping work' for solutions to Northern Ireland Protocol row despite high hopes today's talks would generate a breakthrough
16/01/23 10:29Foreign Secretary James Cleverly spoke with European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic via video link to discuss progress on ending the dispute over post-Brexit trade rules.ANDREW PIERCE: Quandary for Keir Starmer over MPs' earnings
16/01/23 01:46ANDREW PIERCE: Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer found himself on tricky ground this week when asked about shadow foreign secretary David Lammy earning more than £240,000 since 2019.Jon Venables 'may never be freed from prison' as James Bulger's mother reveals 'Dominic Raab promised her his Reform Bill would keep the child murderer in jail'
15/01/23 23:43The mother of James Bulger Denise Fergus (pictured) claimed Justice Secretary Dominic Raab promised her his Reform Bill would keep her child's killer in jailEXCLUSIVE: Psychopathic killer who bludgeoned an innocent doctor to death in a crime that horrified the country is to be moved to a cushy open prison - and a step nearer to eventual freedom
14/01/23 13:17Reginald Wilson (pictured), then 26, targeted and murdered doctor David Birkett at his home in Middlesbrough in 1990 and butchered him in his own home.Rishi Sunak slams 'callous and cowardly act carried out by a barbaric regime' as Iran executes British-Iranian man on spying charges after 'torturing him for 3,500 hours' to force false confession
14/01/23 05:34Sunak, writing on Twitter after Iranian state media announced Akbari's death: 'I am appalled by the execution of British-Iranian citizen Alireza Akbari in Iran. This was a callous and cowardly act'Akshata's charm offensive: As Rishi battles an NHS crisis and a political storm over his own healthcare arrangements, his smiling wife makes a rare appearance as she hosts a breast cancer coffee morning in No10
12/01/23 12:17Akshata Murty teamed up with Susie Cleverly, the wife of Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, to welcome guests into No10.
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Billie Shepherd flashes her incredible physique in a skimpy bikini as she models her stunning new Asda swimwear collection
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Israeli Eurovision star Eden Golan plays secret gig in London's West End - nearly two months after her controversial performance in Malmo sparked huge protests
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A dermatologist debunks common out-of-date myths about summer skincare (but how many do YOU still believe?) Ad Feature
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Sian Welby says she's 'deliriously tired' following emergency c-section - after welcoming first child Ruby
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EXCLUSIVEMeghan Markle-backed 'super latte' company Clevr Blends was targeted over claims its coffee contained toxic chemicals
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Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet spotted together for first time in FIVE MONTHS as couple enjoys romantic date night at the movies in LA
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Nicole Scherzinger shows off her very toned curves in a tiny black bikini as she celebrates her 46th birthday - after discussing baby plans
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Joey Essex 'is set to star on Netflix's Selling Sunset as he eyes up luxury pad in Los Angeles' after Love Island stint
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Sarah Ferguson wishes Happy Birthday to her 'dear friend' Princess Diana, describing the late royal as a 'kindred spirit' and 'pillar of light and love'
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Katherine Ryan reveals husband Bobby Kootstra gave her her first orgasm as he recalls how he broke up with her at prom - before she got the ultimate revenge
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Taylor Swift plays Clara Bow for the first time and dedicates the track to her 'hero' Stevie Nicks as the Fleetwood Mac legend attends Dublin Eras Tour gig
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Ranvir Singh, 46, admits she has struggled with 'over-eating' for 30 years and relies on food to help 'control' her emotions
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Scarlett Moffatt dresses up as Minnie Mouse as she jets off to Disneyland Paris for a family holiday to celebrate 'miracle baby' Jude's first birthday
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2024 BET awards worst dressed stars: From Usher hitting the red carpet in JEANS to Remy Ma's nearly naked bejewelled dress
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Tom Cruise's rare public outing with son Connor, 29, he shares with Nicole Kidman in London - after estranged daughter Suri shunned him
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EXCLUSIVEDavid Beckham looks dashing in a luxury Hugo Boss suit after signing multi-million pound deal with the brand as he attends Wimbledon
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When the playboy prince and the Olympian said 'oui': How Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco had TWO wedding ceremonies
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EXCLUSIVEJessica Alves puts on an eye-popping display as she steps out in a bridal white thigh-split dress in Istanbul
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The Kid Laroi finally confirms he is dating singer Tate McRae as the lovebirds go Instagram official with very passionate image
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The movie 'masterpiece' you've (probably) never heard of! Critics and movie buffs praise 'sublime' film Janet Planet
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Pearl Jam are forced to cancel TWO more shows in Berlin due to illness - days after axing London gig
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Ashley Roberts complains about the chilly July weather as she struts to work in blue bodycon dress while Amanda Holden wows in lilac
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Ben Affleck arrives to ex-wife Jennifer Garner's home after 'moving things out' from $60M mansion he shares with J-Lo amid split rumours
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The heartwarming reason why Coldplay performed with Michael J. Fox at Glastonbury as it's revealed Chris Martin's son Moses inspired collaboration
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Lionesses captain Leah Williamson says she doesn't earn enough to retire and is studying to become an accountant as a backup plan
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Paul Mescal sends fans wild singing Shania Twain's iconic line 'Let's go girls!' ahead of her Glastonbury set - as the country star gives seal of approval
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This powerful Shark vacuum shoppers say is 'better than Dyson' is £90 off in the brand's Summer Sale: 'Carpets feel so much cleaner'
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SZA is the latest star to be affected by technical issues as she performs to a near empty Glastonbury after revellers abandon site for the England game
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Lewis Hamilton is announced as the latest A-list star to read a CBeebies Bedtime Story as he swaps racing cars for the small screen
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Dani Dyer is every inch the proud WAG as she celebrates with partner Jarrod Bowen in the stands after England's 2-1 comeback Euros win over Slovakia
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Was this year's Glastonbury the most underwhelming yet? From the 'worst ever' turnout for SZA's headline act to sound issues
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Abbey Clancy shares a passionate kiss with husband Peter Crouch as they enjoy a boozy day out at star-studded BST festival in Hyde Park
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Tom Cruise's son Connor, 29, is spotted at the BST Kings Of Leon concert two days after rare reunion with his father
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Khloe Kardashian turns 40: Inside the reality star's wild birthday bash - featuring surprise performance by Snoop Dogg
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Girls Aloud halt their Liverpool show for Cheryl to 'clear up' viral video as band's nostalgic UK reunion tour comes to an end
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Kanye West's wife Bianca Censori is accused of sending porn to Yeezy staff, including minors, in bombshell lawsuit
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Tony finally gets his royal soirée! Queen Camilla hosts brave double-amputee Tony Hudgell for a 'special' tea party at Buckingham Palace
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Dua Lipa is set to play her biggest gig yet as she takes to Wembley Stadium next June - after wowing fans with her Glastonbury headline performance
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In her museum Era! Taylor Swift's personal items - including tour costumes - to go on display at V&A in free exhibit exploring the musician's childhood
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Anya Taylor-Joy can't wipe the smile off her face as she wraps her arms around a friend on the last day of Glastonbury Festival
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Royally good weekend! Princess Beatrice sings her heart out watching Kings of Leon at BST in Hyde Park with husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
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Gemma Atkinson says her 'heart is broken' as her beloved dog Norman dies after she made 'the hardest decision of my life'
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John Farnham looks in great health as he celebrates 75th birthday with family after gruelling cancer surgery
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Victoria Beckham reveals her warning to David if he didn't call her before she surprised him with a proposal ahead of 25th anniversary
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Kim Kardashian gone wild! Reality star gets flipped over backwards by Britney Spears' manager while drunk on dance floor at Khloe's 40th birthday bash
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'He's an evil man': Billy Ray Cyrus' ex Firerose reveals his 'strict rules' and details allegend 'domestic abuse' as she blasts him amid divorce battle
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Queen Camilla hosts Palace garden party child heroes Lyla O'Donovan and Tony Hudgell - after they missed last outing due to traffic and health
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MILF Manor: Barby Garcia Gutierrez Almeida breaks down crying and threatens to leave after Chris pulls away following defeat to DILFs
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Kylie Jenner rides mechanical bull in minidress with BFF Stassi at Khloe's wild 40th birthday bash... but where's Timothee Chalamet?
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Heavily pregnant Camilla Kerslake is forced to quit Alfie Boe's tour on medical grounds
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Kylie Jenner stuns in an tiny orange bikini as she promotes drink poolside Ensured she was hard to miss on Sunday
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Julia Roberts and Stevie Nicks lead the A-List stars in attendance as Taylor Swift kicks off her final Eras Tour show in Dublin Getting involved
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EXCLUSIVEAnnie Kilner feeds baby Rezon while cheering England from the stands after 'catching private jet to Germany' In the stands
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Peaky Blinders star Charlene McKenna, 40, reveals she's welcomed her first child with husband Adam Rothenberg after a secret pregnancy
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David Beckham reveals he knew he was 'always going to be' with Victoria just WEEKS before they met - as couple prepare to celebrate anniversary
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Keke Palmer flashes her sculpted abs in a sparkling cropped top as she leads stars during Usher's performance at BET Awards 2024
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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour inner circle revealed: Meet the band members and backup dancers who have been by her side for DECADES
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Will Smith returns to the stage with new song at BET Awards as he continues career resurgence in first show appearance since Chris Rock slap
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Diddy's ex Yung Miami turns heads in sexy cutout gown at BET Awards 2024 after she was named in lawsuit against embattled rap mogul
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EXCLUSIVEEd Sheeran gives verdict on England's chances after victory over Slovakia... as singer pledges to serenade Jude Bellingham
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Chrissy picks next cover: Chrissy Teigen reveals who she wants to follow in her footsteps as the next cover girl for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit
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Taylor Swift is CARRIED OFF of platform on stage after mechanical glitch at Saturday's Dublin concert
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Megan Thee Stallion showcases her incredible figure in cheeky green look and emerges from an egg to kick off BET Awards 2024
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A royal racquet at Wimbledon! From Kate with her eyes on the ball to Princess Charlotte meeting a spaniel... how the tennis has attracted regal spectators
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'My heart is whispering a million I love you's' Soleil Moon Frye posts touching tribute to her ex Shifty Shellshock after his sudden death at just 49
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Porsha Williams reveals being 'very estranged' during surprise appearance with Phaedra Parks on WWHL special anniversary episode
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Married At First Sight star Lucinda Light reveals her bizarre addiction: 'It gets weirder'
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Hugh Jackman moving to London 'to find love' following split with Deborra-Lee Furness The actor is keen to move on
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Shania Twain is latest Glastonbury star plagued by 'utterly horrific' sound issues after Cyndi Lauper, Coldplay and Dua Lipa suffered similar fate
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Kanye West jets into Moscow and is mobbed by fans during surprise visit 'to celebrate the 40th birthday of Gosha Rubchinskiy'
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Louis Tomlinson and his sister Lottie delight Glastonbury fans by bringing a TV for fans to watch England's nail-biting 2-1 victory over Slovakia
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Kanye West sued for 'forced labour,' employees were called 'new slaves'
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Dua Lipa coordinates with boyfriend Callum Turner in matching black outfits as they enjoy day four of Glastonbury - after singer denied miming
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Lila Moss follows in mum Kate's footsteps by visiting Glastonbury as young model wears a tassled leather jacket and biker boots for day out at Worthy Farm
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Sixty-three of Princess Diana's outfits on what would have been her 63rd birthday... including the dress that sent a clear message to Camilla
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Charlotte McKinney showcases her toned form in a barely there floral bikini as she enjoys beach day in Miami
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Cara Delevingne puts on a smitten display with girlfriend Minke as the couple pack on the PDA during last day of Glastonbury Festival 2024
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Janet Jackson rocks the house in Hartford with 39-song set list (and edgy costume choices) as she continues her Together Again Tour
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Florence Pugh turns heads in a quirky feathered hat and leopard print catsuit as she attends the final day of Glastonbury at Worthy Farm
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Heather Graham, 54, shows off her svelte physique in a racy floral thigh-split dress as she attends Mediterrane Film Festival Awards in Malta
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Love Island fans brand Joey Essex 'terrifying' as he ditches ex Grace for bombshell Jessy right before meeting six new girls in Casa Amor
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Prince William declares England's back from the dead win over Slovakia an 'emotional rollercoaster' as he congratulates the Three Lions in post online
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Abbey Lee praises Kevin Costner for making her 'really comfortable' during intimate scene in Horizon: An American Saga
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House of the Dragon: Rhaenyra makes a bold gambit to see her former best friend Alicent in person to try and stop the impending war before it starts
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Kate Winslet reveals huge secret about iconic Titanic kiss scene with Leonardo DiCaprio - and it will change the way you watch the movie forever
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Ice Spice wows in vibrant orange cutout dress alongside stylish Tyla and Tinashe as they lead stars at the BET Awards 2024
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Taraji P. Henson shines bright in gold chained dress and choker at BET Awards
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Eva Amurri is married! The daughter of Susan Sarandon ties the knot with chef Ian Hock, 39, after three years of dating
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BET Awards 2024: Blac Chyna wears daring sheer low-cut white gown on red carpet... a year on from her plastic surgery makeunder
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Lewis Capaldi meets fans backstage at Glastonbury - one year after breaking down on the Pyramid Stage as his Tourette's syndrome left him unable to sing
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Maya Jama flaunts her curves in a racy white dress as she hosts Love Island: Aftersun after catching a ride in a helicopter following her Glastonbury weekend
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Real Housewives Of New Jersey: Teresa Giudice asks Jennifer Aydin to recreate party fight with Danielle Cabral that shocked whole cast
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Elizabeth Hurley, 59, shows off her jaw-dropping figure in white bikini bottoms in sizzling snaps in Ibiza Showed off her ageless physique
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Nicole Scherzinger displays her incredible physique in a black bikini as she celebrates her 46th birthday Ensured she caught the eye on Sunday
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BET Awards 2024: Remy Ma goes nearly naked in bejeweled dress as she makes first public appearance since her son was arrested for execution-style murder
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Love Island fans slam Jess White for getting the 'ick' with new bombshell Trey Norman after 'chasing man who played her like a fiddle on national TV'
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The Inbetweeners star Blake Harrison cosies up to wife Kerry Ann as they watch headliners Kings Of Leon and The Vaccines at BST Hyde Park
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Love Island fans predict Matilda's head WILL be turned in Casa Amor as they fear she'll 'break Sean's heart' The long-awaited show twist kicked off on Sunday
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England's WAGs thrilled as Three Lions give them a win to celebrate after nailbiting extra time ends in 2-1 victory Close call
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Avril Lavigne rocks Glastonbury in a miniskirt and fishnets while Cara Delevingne, Anya Taylor-Joy and Lady Mary Charteris cheer her on
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WAGs (and babies) assemble! Annie Kilner, Tolami Benson and Georgina Irwin file into Arena AufSchalke in Dusseldorf ahead of England v Slovakia
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EXCLUSIVESam Thompson and Zara McDermott spotted filming together in Chelsea as couple spend the weekend holding 'crisis talks'
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David Walliams puts on a dapper display in bow tie as he joins Suits star Sarah Rafferty at the Mediterrane Film Festival Awards in Malta
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Paloma Faith puts on a VERY energetic performance at Glastonbury just days after being forced to cancel gig due to illness
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Janelle Monae shows off her peachy posterior in a plunging black leotard as she puts on a racy performance at Glastonbury Festival Hard to miss
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Ed Sheeran endures a whirlwind of emotions as England battle back from an early scare to beat Slovakia 2-1 in a nail-biting last-16 tie in Germany
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Justin Timberlake seemingly makes joke about his DWI arrest at Boston concert - as he continues world tour following controversy Controversy
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Tom Cruise dances to Oasis's Don't Look Back In Anger while his Mission Impossible co-star Simon Pegg belts out the lyrics as they watch Coldplay
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Paul Mescal enjoys a dinner date with Taylor Swift's singer friend Gracie Abrams in London - after insisting he is 'just friends' with Natalie Portman
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BET Awards 2024 WINNERS: Usher's emotional profanity-laden Lifetime Achievement Award speech is marred by constant censorship
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Renauld White dies at 80: Breakout Black model and Guiding Light soap actor passed away in New York City Had been in hospice care at the time of his passing
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Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi tuck into lunch on Worthy Farm at the final day of Glastonbury after partying the weekend away
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Anya Taylor-Joy and Cara Delevingne get ready for Shania Twain's set as the stars enjoy final day of Glastonbury Festival 2024
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Sofia Vergara cuts a stylish figure in summery yellow dress as she enjoys date night with boyfriend Justin Saliman in LA Stepping out
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Did Travis Kelce PREDICT his Taylor Swift Eras Tour appearance in 2014? Hilarious old tweet resurfaces days after Wembley cameo
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Glastonbury set to be 'cancelled' as festival organisers confirm when the next fallow year will be to 'let the land rest'
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EXCLUSIVEDownton star's Mr Right: How 'besotted' Joanne Froggatt fell in love with sporty new man after heartbreaking divorce
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Vicky Pattison in terrifying dash to A&E after being left 'unable to move' as she shares alarming snaps from her hospital bed
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Inside Dua Lipa's wild night of celebrations with boyfriend Callum Turner after her 'magical' Glastonbury Festival headline slot
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Shania Twain reveals how tragic upbringing left her with stage fright for decades
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Horizon: An American Saga - director/star Kevin Costner's $100M gamble - flops at the box office with $11M as Inside Out 2 three-peats at the top with $57.4M
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Grinning Lauryn Goodman films first scenes for Celebs Go Dating after signing up for the show amid ongoing drama with Kyle Walker
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The Terracotta Army with Dan Snow review: Still a child at heart, historian Dan delights in China's horrible history, writes CHRISTOPHER STEVENS
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Emma Raducanu's grandmother, 90, stays up to date on the tennis star by checking in with local priest because she has not cable TV
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Hilary Duff and Nicole Richie enjoy a girls' night out as they watch the Disney star's husband Matthew Koma perform with his band in Hollywood
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Taylor Swift reveals her album Folklore was inspired by Ireland as she tells fans the record 'belongs to them' at her second Eras Tour show in Dublin
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Kimberley Garner flaunts her incredible abs in a VERY skimpy co-ord as she enjoys a sunny stroll with pals
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Camila Cabello details 'risky' rebrand while navigating from her transition from 'girlhood into womanhood' ahead of the release of her fourth album
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Dakota Johnson proudly watches Chris Martin perform Coldplay's headline slot at Glastonbury alongside his kids after couple's secret split
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Starlight Express review: A trainwreck? No, this is an ear-blasting scorcher of a revival, writes PATRICK MARMION Impressive
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The WAGs are en route! Kyle Walker's wife Annie Kilner boards private jet to Dusseldorf ahead of England's clash with Slovakia
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Georgia Harrison flaunts her jaw-dropping figure in a skin-tight bodysuit as she works up a sweat during weekend bootcamp session
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Ant McPartlin enjoys a dog walk with baby son Wilder, wife Anne-Marie and his beloved pooch Hurley amid his custody battle over the Labrador with ex Lisa Armstrong
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EXCLUSIVEEllie Goulding's estranged husband Caspar Jopling enjoys romantic date with leggy model Anna-Sophia Evers Mirdande