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• TV legend huge in the 80s and 90s unrecognisable in new soap role

  05-11-2024 12:04 via metro.co.uk
  
  The star is a well-known face in soapland (Picture: BBC)Acting legend Trudie Goodwin is set to star in the final ever week of Doctors.The star became a household name throughout the 80s and 90s, featuring in drama The Bill as June Ackland.In the early 2000s and 2010s, Trudie featured in Heartbeat, Casualty and ITV’s Emmerdale. There, she played Georgia Sharma, the mother of Jai (Chris Bisson).Last year, Georgia returned to the Dales but was not played by Trudie. Instead, Lin Blakley, who i
  
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• 'I tried Victoria Beckham's diet for a week, I had no energy and my house stank'

  05-11-2024 14:51 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Mum-of-two Dianne Bourne braved Victoria Beckham's diet every day for a week - and she was shocked by what Posh Spice's diet consists of.
  
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• Abusive partner was spared jail - weeks later he stabbed his ex to death

  05-11-2024 14:49 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Hundreds have signed a petition calling for a mandatory prison sentence for breaches of protective orders after Caroline Gore, 43, was murdered by her partner who was spared jail
  
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• Who is Kamala Harris' husband? Sweet nickname, high-flying job and grown-up kids

  05-11-2024 14:48 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Kamala Harris has been married to the country's first First Gentlement since 2014, and despite not having children of their own, she is a proud stepmother to his two 'talented' children
  
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• Therapy dog who cuddled Manchester Arena victims retires in emotional last shift

  05-11-2024 14:45 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Alfie the pug has supported thousands of children on their journey to recovery, but after marking a huge milestone birthday has decided to pass on the baton to another pooch
  
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• Kelvin Fletcher's rocky marriage - split over jealously to family life on farm

  05-11-2024 14:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Kelvin and Liz Fletcher have been married for nearly 10 years and share four children together but they admit their relationship hasn't always been wedded bliss
  
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• Inmates burn holes in windows at prison where drone drug drops so common it's like 'airport'

  05-11-2024 14:41 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Prisoners are using kettles to burn holes in their windows and hook packages from drones using mops - but the rife drugs trade means there is a violent underbelly in HMP Garth
  
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• Donald Trump says he wants to 'protect women' - here are his most sexist remarks to date

  05-11-2024 14:40 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump's views towards women are back in the spotlight once again as the crude former US President vows to 'protect' American ladies even if they don't like it
  
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• Prince Harry's 'disgusted' pal 'refuses to speak to him' after secret comment on royals

  05-11-2024 14:39 via mirror.co.uk
  
  After he and wife Meghan Markle dramatically quit their royal roles, Prince Harry railed against his relatives in his Netflix series and memoir, Spare - and one royal expert said this has had deep consequences
  
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• Terrified D-Day hero spent 10 hours up a tree being peppered by German fire

  05-11-2024 14:37 via mirror.co.uk
  
  World War II hero Harry 'Tosh' Monks spent D-Day being peppered by German fire on top of a tree - now his medals are expected to fetch £30,000 at auction this week
  
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• Striking New York Times staff are asking you to quit your Wordle streak

  05-11-2024 14:36 via metro.co.uk
  
  Can you give up Wordle? (Alamy/PA)A strike at The New York Times could affect its US election converge and staff want you to stop playing Wordle and Connections to help them.Wordle has been a daily ritual for many, ever since it became a viral sensation in October 2021, spawning countless copycats before being bought by The New York Times for an undisclosed seven figure sum just four months later.It has since remained an important mainstay of The New York Times website and seems to have paved th
  
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• BBC star transforms into TV icon in first look at 80s reboot

  05-11-2024 14:33 via metro.co.uk
  
  Fans of an 80s crime drama have now been given a first look at the reboot (Picture: BBC Picture Archives)An Irish actor who’s starred in Being Human, Ripper Street, Suspects and Brassic has been seen in character as an 80s TV icon for the first time.Earlier this year it was announced that 33 years after it ended, the beloved detective drama Bergerac was coming back.Running for a decade between 1981 and 1991, the BBC crime drama was set in Jersey and starred John Nettles as Jim Bergerac.Ini
  
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• David Walliams delivers savage dig at Simon Cowell after Britain’s Got Talent axe

  05-11-2024 14:28 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up NextDavid Walliams has taken aim at Simon Cowell a year after he was axed from Britain’s Got Talent.After a decade as one of the judges on the ITV reality talent show, David was fired and replaced by Bruno Tonioli after leaked recordings revealed he’d made scathing remarks about contestants.The comedian, 53, apologised for his offensive comments but then took production co
  
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• Woman's 'impossible' urine-stained toilet looks brand new after using 'magic' game changing item

  05-11-2024 14:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A woman was left in despair after her toilet seat became covered in unsightly yellow stains, but a budget cleaning item has left it looking brand new in minutes
  
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• Queen pulls out of engagements after falling unwell

  05-11-2024 14:25 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Queen is unwell and has been told to rest (Picture: Chris Jackson/PA Wire)Queen Camilla has been taken out of action after being unwell.
  Buckingham Palace said the Queen is unwell with a chest infection and she has been told to rest.
  She was scheduled to attend the annual opening of the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday.
  Queen Camilla has also pulled out of the Buckingham Palace reception for Olympic and Paralympic athletes hosted by the King.To view this video please ena
  
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• Queen Camilla pulls out of engagements after falling unwell

  05-11-2024 14:25 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Queen is unwell and has been told to rest (Picture: Chris Jackson/PA Wire)Queen Camilla has been taken out of action after being unwell.
  Buckingham Palace said the Queen is unwell with a chest infection and she has been told to rest.
  The 77-year-old was scheduled to attend the annual opening of the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday.
  Queen Camilla has also pulled out of the Buckingham Palace reception for Olympic and Paralympic athletes hosted by the King.To view this vide
  
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• People discover 'mini bottle of magic' which releases wrinkles from clothes within seconds

  05-11-2024 14:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Cleaning fans have discovered a 'magic' product which helps get rid of creases and wrinkles in clothes in mere seconds - and you can even make it yourself at home
  
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• Map shows which police forces have kicked out the most officers in UK

  05-11-2024 14:25 via metro.co.uk
  
  Nearly 600 were sacked and banned from returning to the job in the year to March 2024 (Picture: Shutterstock)The number of police officers being kicked off the force has surged to record levels, new figures show.Nearly 600 were sacked and banned from returning to the job in the year to March 2024.That is a 50% rise on the 394 officers who were kicked out of the service in the previous 12 months, the College of Policing said.The increase comes amid public concern over the culture in par
  
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• Israel military on high alert for imminent Iran revenge attack after 30 killed in Gaza

  05-11-2024 14:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Israeli strikes killed dozens of Palestinians overnight and today, as the Middle East braces for an imminent Iran attack. Tehran is threatening regional escalation with forthcoming strikes
  
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• Queen Camilla pulls out of engagements immediately as Palace issues health update

  05-11-2024 14:24 via mirror.co.uk
  
  It has been announced that Queen Camilla will not take part in her scheduled engagements for the rest of the week after becoming unwell and suffering from a chest infection
  
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• MP Chris Webb mugged by masked youths in chilling attack on way home from Parliament

  05-11-2024 14:22 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Chris Webb was attacked and mugged by a group of five or six masked youths as he walked home to his London flat on Monday night, sparking a Met Police investigation
  
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• Supermarket with ‘everything you need’ named the best for 2024 Christmas shopping

  05-11-2024 14:21 via metro.co.uk
  
  It got the most five star reviews (Credits: Getty Images)Christmas has come early for Sainsbury’s, as it’s just been named the best supermarket for Christmas shopping in 2024.
  Just days after launching its heartwarming BFG festive advert, the grocery giant has beaten out its competitors.According to over 100,000 reviews posted on Trustpilot website, more than 22% of people gave the UK’s second-largest shopping chain five stars for its Christmas shopping experience.While a furth
  
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• Britain's top Nessie hunter red-faced after mistaking Loch Ness weeds for the monster

  05-11-2024 14:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Loch Ness monster hunter Alan McKenna froze up in fear after he cast his torchlight over a thin plant which he initially thought was the famed aquatic monster
  
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• Queen Camilla withdraws from weekly royal engagements after falling ill with a chest infection

  05-11-2024 14:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Queen Camilla is unwell with a chest infection and has withdrawn from her engagements this week, Buckingham Palace announced today.
  
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• Presidential Election Day 2024 live updates: Pictures show huge lines around city blocks in crucial swing state

  05-11-2024 14:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  U.S. ELECTION DAY LIVE BLOG: Follow all the developments with just hours until the first results of the 2024 race are announced.
  
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• Playwright accused of 'trashing' £5,000-a-week Notting Hill flat by letting her cat urinate on the carpet, bed and sofa wins bitter court battle

  05-11-2024 14:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Polly Stenham, author of the Olivier-nominated play That Face, was accused by media lawyer landlord Elio Cassandro of leaving his Notting Hill flat with a 'pungent odour' after she moved out.
  
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• Alleged gunman in John Ibrahim murder plot denied bail as chilling details are revealed

  05-11-2024 14:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Yousif Zrayka, 21 is one of two men accused of conspiring to shoot John Ibrahim (left) in a murder plot gone wrong on July 25, near his home in Sydney's east.
  
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• Moment Putin shows female North Korean minister who's boss with minute-long handshake power play

  05-11-2024 14:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The dictator expressed his gratitude to Kim Jong Un 's top envoy after he bailed out the Russian leader by deploying 11,000 troops to fight against Ukraine
  
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• Iconic Towie nightclub The Sugar Hut on sale for almost £4,000,000

  05-11-2024 14:14 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Sugar Hut, which was regularly featured on Towie, is up for sale (Picture: James Shaw/Shutterstock)One of The Only Way Is Essex’s most famous filming locations is on sale for nearly £4,000,000.The Sugar Hunt in Brentwood, which was previously owned by late reality star Mick Norcross, often featured in the long-running series.It was regularly visited by the likes of Mark Wright, Joey Essex and Gemma Collins after the ITV programme launched in 2010.Nigel Farage also held a Brexit p
  
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• Tragedy of Liam Payne's death uncovered as details on funeral plans emerge

  05-11-2024 14:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Liam Payne suffered catastrophic injuries 'incompatible with life' after falling from a third-floor balcony at the Casa Sur Palermo hotel in Buenos Aires on October 16. Here we look at everything we know about the tragedy so far, and unanswered questions that remain
  
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