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Peter Dinklage Blasts Disney’s Remake Of Snow White: ‘What The F*** Are You Doing?’

Thierry Mugler, Legendary Fashion Designer, Has Died Aged 73

5 Tips To Lure Yourself Away From Bed On These Cold Winter Mornings

Meat Loaf’s Wife Deborah Aday Describes ‘Gut-Wrenching’ Grief Following Singer’s Death

7 Signs Of A Toxic Job You Can Spot On Your Very First Day

Nadine Dorries Pokes Fun At David Cameron’s New Look

LIFE

Upper Class, Tory and Leave Voters Are More Likely To Be Islamophobic, Shows Study

Is it surprising that Nusrat Ghani alleges her "Muslimness" was too much for the Tories?

What The Cost Of Living Crisis Will Mean For You, In Real Terms

Campaigner Jack Monroe has broken down exactly how this will affect your food bill.

People Are Dismissing Lung Cancer For Covid – Could You Spot The Difference?

The symptoms of lung cancer and Covid-19 are very similar.

The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week

"Felt like wallowing in self pity today so I googled the net worth of my kid’s favorite YouTuber."

ENTERTAINMENT

Susanna Reid Hits Out Amid 'Remarkable' Claims Of Another Lockdown Gathering At Downing Street

"They thought that because they were behind the gates of No 10, no one was watching. We are now."

Trigger Point's Adrian Lester Deletes Tweet Hinting At Character’s Fate After Tense Cliffhanger

"Might have been a little ‘too soon’," he subsequently tweeted.

Michael Madsen Confirms His Son Hudson Has Died, Aged 26

"We are heartbroken and overwhelmed with grief and pain at the loss of Hudson."

Eric Clapton Claims People Who Receive Covid-19 Vaccines Are Under 'Mass Hypnosis'

The rocker and known vaccine sceptic embraced the widely debunked theory and slammed the media in a bizarre interview.

SHOPPING

14 Simple Ways To Embrace The Curvy Decor Trend In Your Home

People Are Sharing Their Remarkable Foot Care Transformations On TikTok

How To Start An Anti-Ageing Regime With Products That Actually Work

COVID

'Endemic' Doesn't Mean What You Think It Does

Omicron may make Covid an endemic disease. But "endemic" and "back to normal" are two very different things.

'Tea In The Pouring Rain': How Ordinary People Spent Their Lockdown Birthdays

People had lonely, heartbreaking birthdays while the government had different plans.

Booking A Half Term Holiday? Here's Your Guide To The Latest Travel Rules

The tests and rules you need to know for vaccinated travellers, the unvaccinated, and children.

Why You Should Still Be Swabbing Your Throat With Lateral Flow Tests

Ignore the instructions and swab both nose and tonsils, a leading scientist tells us.

POLITICS

Leftwing Bid To Restore Labour Whip To Jeremy Corbyn Defeated

A NEC motion to readmit the former leader as a Labour MP failed by 23 votes to 14.

Alexandra Rogers

Tory Backbenchers Rally Around PM In 'Operation Save Boris'

One said: "Eating a piece of birthday cake is a relatively minor offence.”

Alexandra Rogers

Sue Gray Inquiry Could Be Split In Two Due To Met Probe

Downing Street says it cannot report on 'parties' being investigated by police

Kevin Schofield

Police Investigation Into No.10 Parties Will Give Public 'Clarity', Says Boris Johnson

Prime minister says he hopes it will "draw a line" under the damaging row.

Boris Johnson Decided Not To Tell Cabinet That Police Were Investigating Partygate

The prime minister didn't want to "pre-empt" Cressida Dick's announcement, Downing Street insisted.

Kevin Schofield

So Was The PM's Birthday Party Illegal? That's What This Lawyer Thinks

The Met has just announced it is finally launching an investigation into Partygate.

Met Police Will Now Investigate 'A Number' Of Downing Street Lockdown Parties

Commissioner Cressida Dick confirmed the force will look into alleged events following the Cabinet Office's own investigation.

Alexandra Rogers

Grant Shapps Admits Boris Johnson Was 'Unwise' To Attend Birthday Bash In No.10

The transport secretary said he shared people's "unease" at the latest revelations to rock Downing Street.

Alexandra Rogers

Nadine Dorries' Defensive Take On The PM's Birthday Party Has Been Ripped Apart On Twitter

"Ok fine. Let’s not call it a party. Let’s call it an illegal gathering."

Joe Biden Calls Fox News Reporter A 'Stupid Son Of A B***h' On Hot Mic

But the president called later to apologise. "It's nothing personal, pal," Biden told the reporter.

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News

Cricket Chief Condemned For 'Outdated' Comments On Black And Asian Players

Car Falls From Bridge On To Busy Motorway

Fiona Bruce Calls For Unvaccinated People To Go On BBC Question Time

Artist Tracey Emin Rages At Partygate 'Lies' As She Tries To Remove Her Art From No.10

Politics

Boris Johnson's Praise For Girl, 7, Who Cancelled Birthday Party Comes Back To Haunt Him

Anger Over Report Boris Johnson Had 'Birthday Party' During First Lockdown

Conservative Treasury Minister Quits Over Covid Fraud

Instead Of Tackling The Cost Of Living Crisis, The Tories are Hopelessly Distracted By Scandal And Westminster Parlour Games

Entertainment

Frankie Bridge Calls Out Media Double Standards After Refuted Loose Women Drama Rumours

Adele Moved To Tears Once Again As She FaceTimes Fans After Last-Minute Las Vegas Postponement

Gary Lineker Is Happy Being Single Thanks Because Dating Apps Make Him ‘Grimace’

First Celeb Eliminated From Dancing On Ice After Oti Mabuse's Score Is Corrected

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Life

Are You Salting Your Food Correctly? Here’s What Chefs Say

I Tried The TikTok Hack To Fall Asleep In Two Minutes. Here’s How It Went

I Found Out What It Means To Be Black By Growing Up ‘In Between’

George The Poet: ‘We Need To Free Ourselves From Our History’

parents

The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week

How Popular Is Your Baby Name? Use This Calculator To Find Out

What Parents Need To Know About The Respiratory Winter Virus

5 Simple Ways To Be A Happier Parent In 2022

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