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BBC Graham Norton Show New Year's Eve 2025: Celebrity guests and when it is recorded

The Graham Norton Show returns to BBC for a New Year's Eve special, with Tom Hiddleston, Laura Dern, Carey Mulligan and more joining Graham on the sofa

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Fire crews attend blaze close to Birmingham city centre

A house fire in Birmingham is being attended by five fire crews.

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Dame Vivienne Westwood's granddaughter shares heartbreaking tribute on 3rd anniversary

Cora Corre has shared an emotional tribute on social media to mark the third anniversary of her grandmother Dame Vivienne Westwood's death

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Last chance for locals to have their say on 20mph plans around city school

Residents and parents have been informed of proposed to address road safety concerns around Chilcote School in Hall Green

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Love Island's Wes Nelson to undergo surgery after painful accident

The 27-year-old Love Island star will undergo an operation on New Year's Eve to reattach his Achilles tendon after a football injury

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Sabrina Carpenter's savage swipe at ex Barry Keoghan after split

Sabrina Carpenter has developed a huge fan base in recent years, and has used her social media to seemingly discuss her ex-boyfriend, Barry Keoghan, following their split

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Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote says 2025 is 'worst year' after business burns down

Former Coronation Street actress Georgia May Foote has shared a message about the 'worst year of her life' after her beauty salon was destroyed in a fire earlier this year

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Peter Andre has emergency dental work after being kicked in teeth on stage

Peter Andre has shared how he needed emergency dental work after a drunk fan accidentally kicked a microphone into his teeth during a stage performance

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Zoe Ball shares details of 'sexy' new boyfriend

BBC Radio 2 DJ Zoe Ball has spoken out on her podcast about what she finds "sexy" about her new boyfriend.

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MAFS UK star Leisha hints at dating mystery Premier League footballer

Married At First Sight UK star Leisha Lightbody has hinted she may be dating a Premier League footballer months after her split with Reiss Boyce

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Mel Gibson and Rosalind Ross split after nine years

Hollywood star Mel Gibson, 69, and screenwriter Rosalind Ross, 35, have ended their nine-year relationship, releasing a joint statement confirming their commitment to co-parenting their eight-year-old son.

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Katie Price 'blasts' children in parenting rant during road trip

The former glamour model opened up over her trip to the Isle of Wight

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BBC Antiques Roadshow star Theo Burrell shares grim health update after cancer diagnosis

Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell was diagnosed with a grade four brain tumour in June 2022 and has been sharing her health battle with fans in the years since

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Martin Lewis says UK households can save £1,000 a year with 'forgotten utility'

This is for Brits that are a single person, on benefits, or you’re on a low income and/or you have children, they could potentially make big savings on water bills

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Katie Price surprises mum Amy with 'new start' gift for 2026

Katie Price was joined by her mother Amy in a new YouTube video as the family enjoyed a calm Christmas on the Isle of Wight, with Katie saying 2026 will be a new start for her mum

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Experts urging anyone with an induction hob to spend £2

There's an extremely quick and easy way to check whether your pans will work before taking the plunge on a purchase.

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Jessie J 'crying a lot' as she admits 'lowest I've felt in a while'

Jessie J shared a selfie looking upset on Instagram, as she explained the real reason she has been emotional this week. She added: 'It's healthy and normal to cry'

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HMRC rule for people who have Christmas decorations up

Tax and commercial property expert Chris Roberts, Managing Director of Capital Allowance Review Service, has offered his guidance.

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X Factor star Chico appears in court in cowboy hat and fur coat

Former X Factor contestant Chico appeared at court to deny drink-driving charges after allegedly being over the legal limit in Southgate

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Wayne Lineker says he nearly died twice as he opens up on his 'worst year'

Wayne Lineker has shared a candid video detailing the 'worst year of my life' including a 60-day bender, rehab stint and chronic pneumonia that nearly killed him twice