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Kelsey Parker pays heartbreaking direct tribute to late husband Tom four years on from death

The Wanted singer died on March 30, 2022, at age 33 after a brave battle with an inoperable brain tumor.

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Paul Chuckle caught up in 'absolute mayhem' at airport

Paul Harman Elliott said he had experienced 'another first' after leaving to board his flight

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Graham Norton's 'worst four guests' ever - and the one who takes top spot

Graham Norton has been a TV presenter for 30 years and has hosted numerous chat shows, naming the 'worst' celebrity guests he has ever interviewed

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60 Minute Makeover episode that was never aired because it was 'too upsetting'

Craig Phillips has opened up about the only 60 Minute Makeover episode that was never broadcast after a grieving widower returned home to find his furniture in a skip

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Busted star undergoing surgery to 'extend life' in worrying health update

James Bourne pulled out of the opening night of the band's tour in Birmingham last year with just hours to spare after falling gravely ill and has been largely out of the spotlight since

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Young motorcyclist tragically dies in A44 collision in Midlands

Police are appealing for information to assist their investigations, particularly dashcam footage

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Westlife's Brian McFadden shares one change that sparked 3 stone weight loss in 12 months

The singer shared the major habit that had led to the weight loss

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22 Kids and Counting's Sue Radford shares horror flight as passenger had 'serious issues'

The Channel 5 star Sue Radford revealed the holiday to the US for her daughter's birthday had not started well, with issues with security too

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Married At First Sight UK star shares devastating pregnancy loss after IVF 'miracle'

Peggy Rose Lawrence said 'my heart has never felt pain like this' as she made the sad announcement

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ITV closing down iconic channel next Friday in 'end of an era'

ITV is closing CITV for good after 42 years, with its final broadcast on ITV2 scheduled for April 10, as shows move to ITVX Kids and CBBC

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Girl who went missing 32 years ago aged 13 found alive in dramatic update

Christina Marie Plante went missing in 1994 and was last seen going on foot to a stable where her horse was

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Jay Slater's mum has 'full breakdown' after new blow following his death in Tenerife

Debbie Duncan continues to be subjected to vile online abuse from tragedy trolls after her son Jay Slater, 19, was found dead in Tenerife following an extensive search

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Alan Davies shares amazing health update after bladder cancer battle

The comedian, 60, was diagnosed in 2024 after 'luckily' spotting a warning sign

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Midlands 999 phone operators in plea to public after 'spike' in calls over Easter

The police force has issued a message to residents following a 'spike' in calls

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UK households with savings urged to act before next Monday

Cash ISA limits for this coming tax year remain unchanged.

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DWP confirms £24.76 boost for millions on certain benefit

Millions of households will see an increase in rates this year following a boost in allowances

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Reason arrested 10-year-olds in West Midlands ended up in police custody

Young schoolkids were accused of committing serious crimes

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Landmark Birmingham building 'years from crumbling' after 250 years

Those who gather in St Paul’s Square will, in future, sit in the shadow of a mere, crumbling shell

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Women retiring with £127,000 less in pension than men

Pension experts are urging for a change in pension policy to close the pay gap between men and women.

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Pension pots set to be slapped with HMRC inheritance tax raid

Inheritance tax is a levy on the estates of individuals who have passed away, with pension savings set to become liable for the charge from April 2027.