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24.05.2020 / 13:51

Gogglebox fans, there's some good news after all as the show is returning

Gogglebox fans were left gutted on Friday night when it was revealed that it was in fact the last episode of the series.

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Jack Ashton reveals personal reasons made one Call The Midwife scene hard for him to film

Former Call The Midwife star Jack Ashton has admitted he found the death of his on-screen wife Nurse Barbara Hereward [played by Charlotte Ritchie] “very emotional” to film.

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Minister makes false claim about lockdown rules in bid to defend Dominic Cummings

A Cabinet minister has made a false claim about lockdown rules in a bid to defend Boris Johnson's chief aide, Dominic Cummings.

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Soaps forced to cut kissing scenes as Emmerdale actors head back to work amid coronavirus lockdown

EMMERDALE actors won't be locking lips any time soon as romantic plotlines take a different turn during the coronavirus pandemic. Stars of the ITV soap, as well as those in BBC One telly rival EastEnders, have employed a "no snogs" policy according to MailOnline.

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24.05.2020 / 10:37

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Haunted by fame: The top footballers who fought personal struggles as they achieved great success on the pitch

This week former Manchester United player Luke Chadwick told of the mental anguish he endured while being mocked about his looks on national TV.

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Watch Haim play ‘The Steps’ for Radio 1’s Big Weekend

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Coronavirus: UK film and TV production likely to feature sea, space and “surreal closed in environments”

Expect productions filmed from remote or locked-in locations

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Jools Holland says lockdown isn't about getting stuff done when people are dying

With rhythm and blues in his DNA, much of Jools Holland’s normal life is spent performing to crowds.

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Prince William Reveals One of the 'Scariest Moments of His Life'

Prince William is opening about becoming a parent.

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Prince William says 'scary' part of parenthood brought back 'trauma' of his mum's death

Prince William has told how his "life-changing" experience of having kids caused the "traumatic" emotions he experienced when his mum Princess Diana died to come flooding back.

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Prince William Calls Becoming A Father ‘The Most Amazing’ But Also The ‘Scariest’ Moment Of His Life

Prince William is sharing how fatherhood changed him and the effect the death of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, had on him at the time.

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Premier League chief confirms plans to show games on free-to-air TV

Premier League chief Richard Masters has confirmed plans are in discussion to show games on free-to-air TV.

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Liverpool traders ready to profit from title win if Premier League restarts

Liverpool traders are gearing up for the moment Jurgen Klopp's men bring an end to Anfield's 30-year wait for the title.

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Little Mix’s Jesy Nelson glowing as she goes natural after opening up about vile trolls

It’s safe to say Jesy Nelson is absolutely glowing during lockdown.

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Jesy Nelson reveals ‘wild’ natural hair after sweaty workout leaves her feeling ‘amazing’

JESY Nelson has unveiled her ‘wild’ natural hair on Instagram and her fans have gone, well, wild for the untamed look. The singer showed off her incredible body as she revealed she was feeling ‘amazing’ after a super sweaty workout at home.

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23.05.2020 / 16:51

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Michelle Keegan startles fans with new 'short' hairstyle in lockdown

Michelle Keegan stopped fans in their tracks when she shared a photo of her latest look.

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Christopher Jullien pays Fraser Forster the ultimate Celtic compliment as he recalls heroic Rangers display

Christopher Jullien says Fraser Forster 's performance in the Betfred Cup final is the best he's EVER seen.

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Edwina Currie husband: How Edwina met detective husband - ‘There’d been some shootings’

Edwina Currie, 73, will take to the infamous hot seat and will be quizzed by John Humphrys on her specialist subject of American British politician Lady Nancy Astor.

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Strictly Come Dancing bosses ‘in talks to sign Myleene Klass for next series’

STRICTLY Come Dancing bosses are in talks with Myleene Klass to star in the upcoming instalment of the ballroom stalwart, according to new reports. The 42-year-old broadcaster is the latest star to linked with the BBC series along with presenter Nicki Chapman, who recently recovered from a non cancerous brain tumour.

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Paul Chuckle reveals he was forced to perform on the day of his baby daughter’s funeral

PAUL Chuckle has heartbreakingly revealed he was forced to perform on the day of his baby daughter's funeral. The comic - famous for being one half of The Chuckle Brothers - buried his three-month-old child Nicola in the morning before doing a stand-up show at night.

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David Tennant and Michael Sheen to star in new lockdown comedy about furloughed actors

The 'Good Omens' actors reunite for a new lockdown comedy

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Phillip Schofield: How This Morning star was at centre of BBC love affair rumour

Phillip Schofield’s love life has become a topic of interest for many in the UK after the ‘This Morning’ star came out as gay in February. He is currently living with wife of 27 years Stephanie Lowe and their children Molly and Ruby, during the coronavirus lockdown.The ITV host’s partner has vowed to stick by her husband until he finds love again and currently has not revealed any plans to divorce him.Speculation about Phillip’s romantic interests are nothing new for the star, who famously hit the headlines multiple times during his younger years.

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Premier League chief confirms updated stance on ending season with home and away games

Richard Masters has confirmed that the Premier League are still keen to finish the season on a home and away basis.

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Bill Turnbull: BBC star giving funeral 'serious consideration' after incurable cancer news

Bill Turnbull opened up about his incurable prostate cancer news back in March 2018, four months after finding out.The BBC presenter, who is fit and well, said he is "very calm" about the prospect of dying.The 64-year-old has now discussed funeral plans in a new interview with the Daily Mirror.The Classic FM DJ said he is well prepared for the future, and is giving "serious consideration" to his final goodbye.The former BBC Breakfast regular's cancer has spread to his bones but late last year he said he has a “fair old time to live”.Bill's treatment has involved numerous rounds of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, as well as alternative paths including diet.He commented: "I’ve thought a great deal about death since I was diagnosed with cancer

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Frank Lampard tells Prince William he was 'stuck in Stone Age' over 'manning up'

At first glance, football seems an unusual choice to address the topic of male mental health. It is, after all, historically a macho sport where players are often told to ‘man up’, hide their emotions and not whinge.

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Paul Chuckle recalls fighting tears on stage hours after daughter’s funeral

Paul Chuckle has recalled fighting back tears while on stage following the funeral of his three-month-old daughter.

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22.05.2020 / 22:25

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10.31pm - a time forever etched into Manchester's memory

It's a time etched into the memory of all Mancuians.

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Paul Chuckle's tragic past as he opens up about deaths, comedy and fighting back tears

As the rowdy crowd egged him on to take the stage and make them laugh, Paul Chuckle was desperately fighting back tears.

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The best home entertainment: from Space Force to Central Park

The US Office creator Greg Daniels takes aim at America’s rekindled space race in this new comedy starring Steve Carell. Carell plays a long-serving general who finds himself enlisted to head up the new Space Force, a haphazard team charged with getting to the moon, again. Lisa Kudrow, Noah Emmerich and John Malkovich co-star.

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Scarlett Moffatt's rise and spectacular fall - from Gogglebox queen to weight loss scandal

Scarlett Moffatt had the world at her feet after bursting onto our TV screens.

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David Tennant, Michael Sheen to Star in BBC Lockdown Comedy 'Staged'

The BBC on Friday unveiled that David Tennant and Michael Sheen would star in Staged, a new comedy for flagship channel BBC One set to air in June that will provide laughs in the setting of the lockdown amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Alex Jones: 'A miracle we're even talking' The One Show host talks lockdown with husband

Alex Jones, 43, was joined on the weekly BBC programme The One Show by former professional footballer Alex Scott, 35.The pair chatted about dating while speaking with former S Club Juniors star Frankie Bridge, 31.The Welsh-born presenter admitted she struggles to find the time to have a date night with her beau despite seeing many parents engaging in a romantic evening together on social media.Alex and her husband Charlie tied the knot in 2015 and they share two sons together, three-year-old Teddy and one-year-old Kit.The BBC star addressed their dating issue during a broadcast of the One Show yesterday.It comes after the UK Government enforced a nationwide lockdown following the coronavirus pandemic.Alex began: "Hi Frankie, it's good to

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Olivia Bowen 'wants to go on Strictly Come Dancing' but rules out I'm A Celebrity because of spiders

Olivia Bowen has said she would love to compete on Strictly Come Dancing.The 26 year old, who recently said she'll be replacing salon treatments for a simple £3.99 hair mask, appeared on Jose Cuervo's online cocktail series Ready Steady Cuervo to make the revelation. After creating a concoction of tequila, cheese, and eggs, the blonde beauty told award-winning mixologist Tom Dyer that she would love to appear on the hit BBC One series.

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Liam Gallagher criticises Man City third kit and says the designers should be put “on a flight to Wuhan”

The white and light blue paisley design was leaked online earlier this week

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The Best Murder Mysteries and Crime Dramas to Binge Right Now

Many of us have turned to new hobbies during the coronavirus pandemic, which has kept us indoors and away from people. For example, I have binge-watched and studied loads of murder mysteries and crime dramas and become an amateur detective right from my couch. I wouldn't say that I am as competent as Hercule Poirot, but I feel really good about my ability to suss out the culprit in Rian Johnson's follow-up to Knives Out (for the record, I knew who did it there, too).

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Third anniversary of Manchester Arena attack marked by live-streamed services

22 people died in the terrorist attack on May 22, 2017

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James Bond's sexiest Bond Girls of all time – where the 007 stars are today

No James Bond film would be complete without a steely Bond Girl, taking down the suave secret agent with her honed fighting skills and razor-sharp wit.

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Katy Perry 'learning to be a mum fast' in lockdown with children

Pregnant Katy Perry has said she is “learning to be a mum fast” as she is in lockdown with children.

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The Celtic and Rangers closed doors warning as Jim McInally dubs football without fans 'senseless'

Jim McInally has rubbished closed doors football as fake and reckons if it is brought in in the Premiership then Celtic and Rangers could struggle.

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Acting sooner on Coronavirus would have made 'big difference' to deaths says SAGE member

Acting sooner on Coronavirus would have made a 'big difference' to the death rate, one of the Government's scientific advisors has said.

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David Tennant and Michael Sheen to front new BBC comedy Staged about furloughed actors in lockdown

DAVID Tennant and Michael Sheen are set to star in new BBC One show Staged, a comedy about furloughed actors in lockdown. The series – made using a combination of self-shooting and video conferencing technology - follows a cast of actors as they try to keep the rehearsals for a West End production on track while following the latest government guidelines on coronavirus.

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Gavin and Stacey stars surprise fans with lockdown reunion - watch hilarious video

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Katy Perry 'learning to be a mum fast' in lockdown

Katy Perry is "learning to be a mum fast" in lockdown.

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Soccer gets comedy series treatment with help from Liverpool

Mattie Sullivan cannot believe he is making the leap from American soccer to the Premier League.

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Jesy Nelson pouts in busty video as she reveals she wanted to cancel documentary as she was ‘so scared’ about backlash

JESY Nelson shared a pouty video with fans after admitting her fears over backlash to her documentary. The Little Mix singer almost cancelled her BBC Three film, Odd One Out, over worries that she'd be trolled even more once it came out.

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Loose Women’s Andrea McLean says her secret breakdown was sparked by trying to ‘please people’

Loose Women’s Andrea McLean has admitted her secret breakdown was sparked by trying to always "please people". Andrea, 50, opened up about the pain she has gone through over the year.

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Man conducts hilarious performance review of his 2 dogs via Zoom

Dogs and cats have become honorary coworkers to those working from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic. While many have assigned their furry coworkers more entry-level tasks and responsibilities, one U.K. resident took his new pet relationships to the next level by giving his dogs a performance review via Zoom.

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Strictly's Aljaz and Pasha hit back at allegations they dumped dancer without telling him

Strictly Come Dancing 's Aljaz Skorjanec and Pasha Kovalev have hit back at allegations that they dumped a dancer from their upcoming show without telling him.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0