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RAF doctor jailed for child sex offences against girls as young as 13 is struck off
15/01/24 10:16
An 'utterly corrupt' RAF doctor has been struck off for child sex offences against girls as young as 13. Andrew Groves was serving as a Wing Commander at a Royal Air Force station when he inappropriately communicated with two underage girls 18 years ago. A professional tribunal heard that years on, the 'deluded' doctor had a 'continued' sexual interest in children and failed to accept any guilt for his actions. In 2018, Groves was arrested by Lincolnshire Police and he was later charged with two counts of attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity, to which he pleaded not guilty. He was jailed for three years for the offences last year and has now been thrown out of the medical profession five months after his incarceration....read
UK to send 20,000 troops to Nato's largest military exercise since the Cold War to practice repelling an invasion by Russian President Vladimir Putin's forces as Grant Shapps warns 'the foundations of the world order are being shaken to their core'
15/01/24 00:29The service personnel will be joined by one of the Royal Navy's new aircraft carriers, eight warships, as well as the RAF's F35 lightning attack aircraft, which will practice flying in imitated conflict scenarios.
Three in 10 armed forces troops are not fully fit for the frontline with a third of RAF personnel affected by physical or mental issues, figures reveal
14/01/24 22:00The Royal Air Force has the biggest problem with medically unfit combatants, with 32.9 per cent of its 29,010 personnel affected by physical injuries or mental health problems.
Battle of Britain aces in post-war gold and arms smuggling ring, newly released police papers reveal
13/01/24 23:00Two of the RAF's most celebrated wartime flying aces were part of a 'continental smuggling ring' that supplied arms to Israel in 1948, new documents show.
Going to war on a snowy night train with a bracelet made out of bullets: The inside story of how Rishi Sunak made final calls about airstrikes in Yemen on Houthi rebels during a trip to Ukraine
13/01/24 17:48EXCLUSIVE: When the RAF 's bombs started falling on Houthi rebel positions in the early hours of Friday morning, the Prime Minister was preparing for bed in Ukraine.
'The world is running out of patience': Defence Secretary Grant Shapps warns Iran to stop encouraging the Houthis to intervene in Israel and Gaza conflict as it emerges no UK aircraft carriers can be sent to Red Sea due to staffing crisis
13/01/24 01:15Mr Shapps urged Iran's leaders to tell the Houthis to 'cease and desist' after Typhoon jets conducted joint strikes on more than 60 Houthi sites in Yemen overnight on Friday
Why are UK and US bombing Yemen when the war still rages in Gaza, Russia has invaded Ukraine and tensions with China and North Korea rise daily? JUSTIN BRONK explains how coalition attack on Houthi rebels affects the world's 'complex web' of alliances
12/01/24 16:16We are seeing the latest manifestation of an increasingly complex web of geopolitical relationships and confrontations that extend well beyond the Gulf region, writes military expert JUSTIN BRONK.
MARK ALMOND: This Yemen flashpoint could explode into global conflict: China may send in its navy after US-British strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels. We should remember that getting into a war is easy... getting out can take years
12/01/24 10:02For weeks, the bloodthirsty Yemeni militia has been attacking Western shipping in the region, disrupting international supply chains and causing millions of dollars' worth of damage to the global economy.
Rishi Sunak warns Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea 'can't carry on' and he 'won't hesitate' to act again after Yemen bombing despite threats of retaliation
12/01/24 08:55Rishi Sunak insisted the UK and US - along with allies including Australia, and Canada - had no choice about acting to counter the escalating problems in the Red Sea.
Supermarket price increases, rises in energy bills and major firms facing delivery delays: How Houthi airstrikes could hike cost of essentials like butter, bread and teabags - as UK consumers suffer impact of yet another conflict after Ukraine invasion
12/01/24 08:01Last night the RAF launched targeted strikes against Houthi military facilities in response to a series of attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea.
Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden's statements in full after ordering strikes against military sites used by Houthi rebels in Yemen
12/01/24 01:13Bombs from US and UK military aircraft rained down on Houthi-occupied cities in Yemen last night in response to the rebels sustained attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea.RAF and US forces rain bombs on dozens of Iran-backed targets across Yemen: Rishi Sunak says attacks on international shipping by Houthi rebels 'cannot stand' while Biden hails 'successful' blitz and vows MORE action if needed
11/01/24 23:53Explosions were heard in the capital Sana'a and other major cities shortly before midnight in a drastic escalation of tensions in the Middle East.
Britain and US forces set to launch air strikes in Yemen TONIGHT as Rishi Sunak signs off on drastic response after Iran-backed Houthi rebels ignored 'final warning' to stop attacking ships in the Red Sea
11/01/24 18:47The Prime Minister chaired a virtual emergency meeting in Downing Street with his top team in the Cabinet where he briefed them on the plans.
RAF officer is sacked after threatening to 'end' an air force colleague who he believed had sexually assaulted his female friend
02/01/24 17:29Squadron Leader Simon Short (pictured), 40, turned 'vigilante' after the alleged victim confided in him about an attack, a military court heard, sending three letters in 2022 and 2023 to the alleged attacker.
Doctors report 'nightmare' surge in scabies amid shortage of medicines to treat the highly contagious itchy skin condition that's caused by tiny mites
02/01/24 16:39Infection rates in the UK have doubled in a year, with doctors fearing that a failure to treat the condition quickly amid medication shortages could spur on the outbreak.
Motorcyclist Afghan veteran's path was 'blocked' moments before he was run over and killed by US serviceman on Cypriot RAF base, judge indicates - as his widow calls for 'truth, justice and accountability'
01/01/24 23:00Colour Sergeant Anthony Oxley, who had served in Iraq and Afghanistan , was on deployment in June 2016 when he was fatally injured at the RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus.
Fury after war veteran, 102, was left stranded in his flat on Christmas Day after retirement block's lift broke down
01/01/24 17:50Frank Proctor, who served in World War Two, had hoped to spend his birthday surrounded by his grand-children and great-grandchildren, but instead was left alone in the flat bock in Southampton.
Britain prepares to launch attacks on Iran-backed Houthi militants in the Red Sea if the 'terrorists' continue to fire at vessels - as Foreign Secretary Cameron issues warning to Tehran
31/12/23 17:50Under the plans, the UK will reportedly join forces with the US and another European country to unleash the strikes against targets based in the ocean or in Yemen.
Government deletes official reports saying that putting migrants on Bibby Stockholm barge is discriminatory - claiming assessments were published by mistake
30/12/23 12:36An official assessment found that housing 500 single men aboard the barge, which currently moored off the Portland Coast in Dorset, discriminated on the grounds of age and sex.
Fears grow of sectarian violence between Sunni and Shia Muslim migrants of Bibby Stockholm as authorities are told prayer sessions should be segregated
28/12/23 12:49The split between the two main sects of Islam is a major cause of conflict in the Middle East and can lead to unrest at sites in the UK, a report stated.
Shocking warning to woman when she joined the Red Arrows is revealed - as 'toxic culture' of bullying and misogyny at elite squadron is laid bare with trainees told 'be careful, you could be a notch on a crew member's bedpost
27/12/23 09:17The allegation comes as the acclaimed RAF unit, based in Lincolnshire, continues to find itself embroiled in sleaze amid damning claims personnel were sexually harassed, bullied and victimised.
Families of victims of Shoreham air crash blast pilot Andrew Hill's bid to reinstate flying license after the loop-the-loop stunt crash that killed 11 people
27/12/23 01:56Andrew Hill (pictured), 59, was piloting a 1950s Hawker Hunter jet at the Shoreham Airshow when it exploded into a fireball on the A27 following a botched loop-the-loop attempt in 2015.
Senior RAF officer is accused of ignoring a plea from a victim to rein in abusive Red Arrows pilots
27/12/23 01:32The victim had hoped AVM Marshall would intervene to prevent further mistreatment of females on the world famous squadron. But despite her revelations, no remedial action was taken.
'Ordinary kid' who complained of tummy pain was soon battling aggressive stage four cancer
23/12/23 10:24Raf spent his seventh birthday running around with friends and family before telling his mum, Natalie Oaten, that his stomach hurt in October 2021.
From roaring Red Arrows, snipers hidden in the undergrowth, and the pageantry of the King's Coronation: Ministry of Defence releases the best images of 2023
22/12/23 17:32The Ministry of Defence has revealed the best images snapped by military photographers from 2023, with images from London, Sudan and the Middle East making the cut
Rishi Sunak U-turns on pledge to house asylum seekers at Catterick Garrison army barracks in his constituency as Home Office says it failed suitability assessment
22/12/23 11:32The government confirmed in March that they were 'bringing forward' plans to house migrants at Catterick Garrison in his Richmond constituency.
'He looks like Gareth from The Office': Keir Starmer dons military fatigues for troop visit photoshoot as he follows in the footsteps of Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson
22/12/23 11:16Keir Starmer was pictured in camouflage gear posing alongside British troops as he made a pre-Christmas visit to Estonia yesterday.
All Creatures Great And Small review: Ignore the sentimental guff and enjoy TV's most nostalgic show, writes CHRISTOPHER STEVENS
22/12/23 01:04CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Anyone can play the piano, as Les Dawson used to say. It takes talent to play it badly.
All Creatures Great And Small pulls on viewers' heartstrings as James makes it home in time to see Helen and their newborn baby on Christmas
22/12/23 00:44James had been away at a RAF base while serving in World War II but an emotional phone call with Helen persuaded him to come home.
Ministers are accused of gagging spy chiefs to help boost their own profiles ahead of the next election
22/12/23 00:44The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Admiral Sir Tony Radakin (pictured), had arranged to appear on BBC One's Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg.
Senior RAF officer who toured with Red Arrows is arrested by military police 'after "extremely concerning" material of a sexual nature was discovered on his phone'
21/12/23 13:30The top gun is now under criminal investigation for the material which is understood to be of a sexual nature.
Thousands of Scots face income tax hike as SNP introduce new 45p 'advanced rate' and put a penny on the top band as Humza Yousaf's government scrambles to fill £1.5billion hole in spending plans
19/12/23 14:51Shona Robison, the Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary, announced the move to MSPs as she unveiled the Scottish Government's latest budget.
Pictured: Married couple, 57 and 60, killed in tragic crash with police crime scene vehicle just days before Christmas - as heartbroken family say 'there are no words to describe the sadness this has brought us'
19/12/23 14:05Nerys Jackson, 57, had made a 4,000-mile journey back home to spend Christmas with her family in Oxfordshire after teaching in the Ascension Islands. Her husband John Jackson picked her up.
SNP scrambles to fill £1.5bn black hole in spending plans with Budget TODAY as Scots face even higher taxes
19/12/23 09:38Humza Yousaf's SNP is struggling to balance the books as it lays out a budget for the Scottish government's £60billion of annual spending.
Did Roald Dahl invent the word 'gremlin'?
19/12/23 00:43In the 1920s, sporadic reports began filtering in from RAF pilots in Malta, the Middle East and India of 'gremlins. At the time, it was superstition not to mention them by name.
Motorcyclist who was knocked down and killed by US servicewoman after she emerged from a junction in front of him was 'there to be seen', court hears
18/12/23 19:21Airman first class Mikayla Hayes, 25, drove her Honda Accord into the path of father-of-one Matthew Day on August 26 last year as he travelled south along the A10 at Southery, Norfolk.
Row over Rishi's choppers: Now No10 denies RAF squadron leader's claim that Sunak intervened personally to save £40million worth of VIP helicopters he uses to travel round the UK
18/12/23 15:12Two choppers privately contracted for No32 (Royal) Squadron were axed in July after their use by the PM to make relatively short journeys easily made by road and rail was criticised.
Rishi Sunak goads 'high-tax' SNP as Scots brace for MORE hikes: PM warns separatists over plans being announced in Budget tomorrow - pointing out that Holyrood has been handed RECORD funding
18/12/23 13:02Humza Yousaf's party is due to unveil plans to increase the burden further tomorrow as they struggle to fill a £1.5billion hole in the books.
RAF officer, 32, is sacked after he was caught drunkenly carrying a loaded pistol at British Embassy party to celebrate the King's 75th birthday
18/12/23 11:35Flight Lieutenant Gregory Gomez, 32, had been drinking gin and tonics from a pint glass when security guards stopped him trying to leave at the end of the night in his car.
Shetland Islands becomes first vertical launch UK spaceport: Up to 30 rockets a year could blast off from SaxaVord on tiny island of Unst from 2024
17/12/23 18:08SaxaVord Spaceport, a former RAF radar station on the island of Unst will be the site of launches from next year after getting approval from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Rishi Sunak personally intervenes to keep his VIP RAF helicopter rides by getting new defence secretary Grant Shapps to reverse decision to axe £40million contract
17/12/23 09:33Then defence secretary Ben Wallace announced in July the contract for two private helicopters was being axed. But the decision was reversed in September by his successor, Grant Shapps.
RAF WW2 hero praised by King Charles who survived a mid-air collision and 30 bombing missions over Hitler's Nazi Germany dies aged 100
16/12/23 11:54Pilot Officer Russell 'Rusty' Waughman came through 30 bombing raids over Germany during the most intense periods of the war.
From a disused airbase to a pretty market town in the midlands and the tower blocks of Canary Wharf... So how many of these surprising real-life locations will you spot in the new series of The Crown?
16/12/23 10:14It's been praised for its meticulous research, but there was only so far the makers of The Crown could go when filming the drama...
KATHRYN FLETT'S My TV Week: Vigil's explosive return (with one major flaw)
15/12/23 22:31This week, UK writer Kathryn Flett reviews BBC1's Vigil. When Vigil premiered in 2021, viewing figures were off the scale, with a whopping ten million watching the first episode.
Illegal executions of Afghan detainees by the SAS may have been deliberately 'covered up', defence chiefs admit
15/12/23 20:18The six-page document, which has been seen by the Mail, also raises the possibility of amnesties for individuals who may have previously concealed evidence or lied to investigators.
MoJ revives plans for mega prison at rural heart of James Cleverly's Essex constituency: Officials want to go 'full steam ahead' on huge prison for at least 1,700 inmates despite Home Secretary's 'concerns'
15/12/23 19:16MoJ officials say they want to go 'full steam ahead' with plans for rural Braintree, despite 'concerns' raised by Mr Cleverly and his constituents.
As Vigil wows audiences, expert reveals how the BBC casts similar looking women like Suranne Jones, Keeley Hawes and Vicky McClure in lead roles - as they are 'pleasing to both sexes' and 'break the typically blonde stereotype'
15/12/23 17:10Dr Ross Perry - Medical Director of Cosmedics in the UK - said that stars like Suranne Jones, who has wowed audiences with her return to Vigil, are not only ageing gracefully, but 'ooze sophistication'.
Vigil star Suranne Jones looks effortlessly chic in a black and white coat as she attends the annual MS Society's Carols By Candlelight 2023
15/12/23 12:40The Vigil favourite, 45, looked chic in a black and wide coat as she beamed for the camera at the MS Society's Carols By Candlelight at Westminster Chapel on Thursday.
Harry Dunn case lawyer says a 'river of blood' flows from crashes near US military bases as he reveals he is dealing with ten new cases
14/12/23 07:58Radd Seiger, who represents the family of Harry Dunn and the latest crash victim Elizabeth Donowho, has revealed that he is dealing with more than 10 new cases among 'thousands'.
Britain to build the next generation of stealth fighter jets after signing £2billion deal with Japan and Italy
14/12/23 07:17The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) deal will see the headquarters for the cooperative defence partnership based in the UK - with a Japanese chief executive overseeing the project.
US servicewoman sobbed and kept repeating 'I didn't see him' after she collided with biker in fatal crash, court hears
13/12/23 16:23Airman first class Mikayla Hayes, 25, pulled out to turn right when motorcyclist Matthew Day was '10 to 15 metres' from her car, according to the testimony of witness Graeme Pratt.
US servicewoman, 24, killed father-of-one, 33, after pulling her car out in front of his motorbike while leaving RAF Lakenheath, court told
12/12/23 19:55Airman first class Mikayla Hayes, 24, was driving home from RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk when she allegedly failed to spot Matthew Day approaching.
Vigil fans slam BBC show for 'unforgivable inaccuracies' over its portrayal of the Air Force: 'It had the potential to be a gripping drama'
12/12/23 18:45The second series of Vigil has come under fire from eagle-eyed viewers who have criticised the BBC drama for its portrayal of the 'British Air Force' after it returned to screens on Sunday.
Suranne Jones is hailed 'phenomenal' in 'thrilling' return of BBC drama Vigil as viewers compare her character to Gentleman Jack and praise chemistry with on screen love interest Rose Leslie
11/12/23 10:21The Manchester-born actress, 45, has been praised for her chemistry with onscreen love interest Kirsten Longacre (praised by Rose Leslie) with many dubbing her 'incredible'.
RAF intelligence officers joined Whitehall and Army in 'spying' on Covid lockdown critics - including David Davis and Peter Hitchens
10/12/23 01:09RAF intelligence officers joined a shadowy Whitehall operation accused of spying on members of the public who criticised Covid lockdown policies, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.
Asylum seekers WILL be held at historic Dambusters RAF base as Lincolnshire council bosses lose High Court fight against the government
06/12/23 18:05West Lindsey District Council in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire lost their legal challenge to prevent RAF Scampton, once home to the 617 Dambusters Squadron, from being used to house migrants
General who fought in conflicts from the Balkans to the Middle East hits out at anxious Gen Z Brits who are 'too worried' to go to war
06/12/23 13:45EXCLUSIVE: General Sir Richard Barrons feared anxious 18 to 26-year-olds were being 'put off' by the rigours of military service, which 'doesn't sit comfortably' with their woke views.
RAF will conduct 'unarmed surveillance flights' over the Middle East to search for dungeons where Hamas are keeping kidnapped civilians hostage
03/12/23 10:42The Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed on Saturday that ministers had been working with allies in the region to 'secure the release of hostages', including British nationals.
Navy turns to 'refer-a-friend' scheme in bid for new recruits: Desperate chiefs offer sailors £500 if they get friends to enlist
02/12/23 13:13EXCLUSIVE: Sailors and Royal Marines are being offered £500 rewards by the MoD for each person they 'encourage' to enlist, as part of a internal scheme earmarked to last until March 2025.
The Weeknd donates $2.5MILLION - the equivalent of 4 million emergency meals - to Gaza through his XO Humanitarian Fund
01/12/23 16:25The Weeknd has donated $2.5million towards the United Nations World Food Program's humanitarian response in Gaza.
Hopes of renewing Israel-Hamas truce are dashed after terror group fails to produce new list of hostages - with 100 Palestinians killed today and warnings 75,000 will die before war ends
01/12/23 16:19The families of hostages still being held in Gaza on Friday said the end of a truce that saw 80 kidnapped Israelis freed was a 'very hard blow' to bear.
Squid Game: The Challenge first look at series finale
01/12/23 15:35Competitors had flown in from as far as the United States and Australia for the show, with only one contestant able to take home the huge £3.63million cash prize.Squid Game: The Challenge first look at series finale
01/12/23 15:23Competitors had flown in from as far as the United States and Australia for the show, with only one contestant able to take home the huge £3.63million cash prize.
Squid Game: The Challenge first look at series finale as one real-life contestant will win £3.63million prize
01/12/23 15:02Competitors had flown in from as far as the United States and Australia for the show, with only one contestant able to take home the huge £3.63million cash prize.
Vigil's back! Suranne Jones returns in the hit crime series, accompanies by Game of Thrones star Rose Leslie... and this time it's terror from the skies
01/12/23 14:42DCI Silva is back, this time investigating multiple deaths at a Royal Air Force base in Scotland and again accompanied by Game Of Thrones star Rose Leslie as her cop sidekick.
How a Second World War bomber crew were saved from certain death by a brave pigeon named Winkie
29/11/23 00:54Winkie was honoured at the Dickin Medal's first outing 'for delivering a message under exceptionally difficult conditions and contributing to the rescue of an air crew'
Contestants on Netflix's real-life Squid Game 'suffered hypothermia and nerve damage after being stuck in painful stress positions for hours in freezing temperatures' while filming
24/11/23 20:55Express Solicitors boss Daniel Slade said: 'Contestants thought they were taking part in something fun and those injured did not expect to suffer as they did.'
Dermot O'Leary cosies up to wife Dee Koppang as they make a rare outing together at charity fashion bash
22/11/23 19:31The TV presenter, 50, cut a casual figure in a cream 'Choose Love' T-shirt and black joggers at the Carnaby Street event.
We've been living in a 'prison' for years: Apartment block residents surrounded by scaffolding live in the dark and can't sleep or hear themselves think as building work to replace faulty cladding continues with no end in sight
20/11/23 07:06Residents (Joanna Everest pictured) in a London apartments block have described living with hardly any sunlight, constant building noise, dust and sleep issues due to ongoing building work.
Asylum seekers housed at refurbished army barracks protest over 'prison-like' conditions - saying it's 'too cold' and doesn't have the internet
17/11/23 17:54About 40 men demonstrated outside MDP Wethersfield in Essex, complaining they didn't have access to doctors and were freezing due to poor clothing and bedding.
A parade of 10,000 veterans, Whitehall lined with hundreds of military personnel, and the royals uniting for poignant moment of remembrance: How the nation fell silent as the King led tribute's to the fallen at the Cenotaph
12/11/23 14:17King Charles and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak led Britain in honouring the country's war dead today as a parade of thousands of veterans lined Whitehall for poignant moment of remembrance.
I trained to be a pilot because I was inspired by my ex-RAF parents - now I've flown them for the first time and I'm so proud
10/11/23 13:03Michelle Herberts, 28, welcomed her parents onboard her WizzAir flight from Palma to Luton - five years after they helped her to get her 120,000 euro (£104,000) pilot license.
Hundreds of elite UK Army Rangers train in Lebanon for rescue missions to save Britons trapped in Gaza
07/11/23 22:11The Rangers, who were formed just two years ago, will be expected to mount an airlift operation alongside the Royal Air Force. Detailed plans remain secret to ensure an element of surprise
Crowds of veterans and service personnel gather for the funeral of hero who had been one of the last-surviving WW2 paratroopers - after answering his family's appeal to attend
07/11/23 16:57Herbert 'Herbie' Samuel Bray, from Mullion, Cornwall, died in October, aged 97. His grandson, Jordan Jane, 26, had asked veterans to attend and described the Para as a 'remarkable man'.
Inside the ancient State Opening of Parliament where pomp and pageantry meets modern-day politics: Yeoman warders searching for gunpower, Black Rod summoning MPs, and a royal procession in Jubilee state coach
07/11/23 15:55In what was the first King's Speech in Parliament since King George VI addressed MPs and Lords in 1950, Charles paid tribute to his late mother Queen Elizabeth II.
Ministry of Defence faces historic age discrimination lawsuit that could cost £100m: Thousands of troops could sue over 'unfair' military housing charges in 'unprecedented' legal claim
07/11/23 09:52EXCLUSIVE: Lawyers from UK legal firm Leigh Day have launched a claim against the MoD, accusing it of overcharging some 80,000 young or unmarried personnel for housing costs.
Row over RAF's new £1.9billion 'eyes in the sky' as minister blames Boeing for delay in delivering Wedgetail early warning aircraft that leaves UK relying on allies for three years
05/11/23 13:58The first of three E-7 Wedgetail aircraft was due to be delivered by the end of 2023 under a £1.9billion contract. But late last year it was revealed that delivery was being delayed until late 2024.
JAN MOIR: From the Red Arrows to No 10, it's like one long episode of Men Behaving Badly
02/11/23 23:01JAN MOIR: The government should be a place where we might expect superior manners and exemplary conduct, but it has turned out to be a dank pit of boorish male behaviour
Germany may ditch £90billion fighter jet project with France in favour of UK deal AND allow Britain to sell Typhoons to Saudi Arabia - potentially saving 6,000 jobs
02/11/23 09:20The German Chancellor is in discussions about removing Germany's veto on a delivery of Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Saudi Arabia, which the UK considers important strategically.
Red Arrows pilots treated women as 'property' and predatory behaviour was 'widespread and normalised', probe finds
01/11/23 16:11Red Arrows pilots treated women as 'property' and engaged in 'widespread and normalised' predatory behaviour, a probe has found.
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EXCLUSIVEStrictly star Graziano Di Prima's 'very concerned' family are stunned by his sacking and 'rallying around him' after he fled home to Italy
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EXCLUSIVEJodie Marsh admits she wants to reverse her glamour model boob job after quitting fame to start an animal sanctuary - but surgeons refuse
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Clint Eastwood's partner Christina Sandera dead at 61: Oscar-winner, 94, pays heartbreaking tribute much'
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Sharon Stone, 66, stuns in a dramatic monochrome feathered gown as she accepts Lifetime Achievement award at the Taormina Film Festival
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Khloe Kardashian, 40, flaunts her incredible figure in a white string bikini... after admitting she 'probably would have' tried Ozempic
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'Coolest King ever!' Frederik of Denmark sends royal fans wild by trying out hammer throwing, BMX biking and table tennis
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Daisy Edgar-Jones puts on a leggy display in tiny black shorts and a brown patent leather jacket as she continues her whirlwind press tour for Twisters in New York
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Jennifer Lopez REPLACES Ben necklace with her own name in diamonds as she puts on a busty display at Hamptons gym
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Molly-Mae's make-under! Reality star has bared back her Love Island look to channel a 'rich wife' aesthetic and 'clean' beauty
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EXCLUSIVEHeartbreaking pictures show Richard Simmons' grave heaped with pink roses as he's laid to rest - amid investigation into fitness guru's final hours
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Hannah Spearritt 'is set for surprising career change after a series of setbacks' following her ex Paul Cattermole's death
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Ben Affleck flashes wedding ring leaving ex Jennifer Garner's house as his marriage woes with Jennifer Lopez are 'deeper than his concerns over her fame'
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Armie Hammer DENIES that Robert Downey Jr. paid for him to go to rehab... in bombshell interview where he was asked if he's eaten human flesh
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Demi Lovato looks incredible in a faux leather corset and black pantsuit as she poses for sexy glamour shots before hitting the stage
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Selena Gomez says she's 'grateful' for Only Murders In The Building co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short - after receiving first acting Emmy nod
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Ariana Grande is set to join HYBE's superfan platform Weverse... as she CONTINUES to work with the entertainment brand and ex manager Scooter Braun
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Jennifer Lawrence teases her black bra in a sheer cover up and sweats while out in New York
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House Of The Dragon season two earns highest streaming ratings to date for Game Of Thrones spin-off
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Shannon Beador says she was 'shocked' to see her bloodied face in graphic selfie as she didn't remember taking photo the night of DUI arrest
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Kyle Richards reunites with rumored girlfriend Morgan Wade as she supports musician backstage at concert
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The top 20 TV shows to watch on demand this weekend, from Netflix to Apple TV+ and BBC iPlayer: Our critics sift through thousands of options so you don't have to
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Judd Hirsch reflects on life of Bob Newhart and the kindness he showed him when they starred together on George & Leo
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Heidi Klum's ex Vito Schnabel, 37, marries Russian model Helena Althof, 21, in private NY wedding
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Mama June: Family Crisis: June's husband Justin calls her surprise vow renewal 'embarrassing' and was 'caught off guard' during season finale
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'He's adorable': Kim Zolciak recalls 'deep conversations' with Chet Hanks while filming Surreal Life - after trailer teased potential hookup
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Dani Dyer cosies up to her boyfriend Jarrod Bowen during romantic getaway following England's Euros defeat
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'I miss his kindness and his humour': Reese Witherspoon shares sweet tribute to her Legally Blonde 2 co-star Bob Newhart following his death at 94
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Sean Kingston, 34, and mother Janice, 61, are INDICTED on federal charges in $1M fraud scheme... one month after rapper was released from jail
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'It's fun to be young': Madonna's son David Banda, 18, is 'scavenging' for food and selling guitar lessons in NYC despite mom's $850M fortune
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Nicolas Cage, 60, steps out with son Kal-El, 18, on vacation in Italy - as his other son Weston, 33, is investigated by police
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Lily-Rose Depp sizzles in a red off-the-shoulder top and jeans as she enjoys summer outing with girlfriend 070 Shake in LA
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Pregnant Margot Robbie surprises diners at The Ivy Chelsea Garden as she and husband Tom Ackerley treat them to a round of drinks
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Eminem hits HUGE UK milestone and draws level with David Bowie and U2 after release of The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grace) album
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Ellen DeGeneres surfaces with wife Portia de Rossi... after announcing she is 'done' with showbiz once her Netflix special drops
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Lindsay Lohan gives peek at son Luai's racing themed 1st birthday party as she shares sweet tribute: 'I love you more than anything in this world'
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Lily Allen, 39, admits she gets her mother and children to do her laundry and she has no idea how to use a washing machine
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Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman match in pastels while promoting Deadpool & Wolverine in NYC
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Anna Faris wishes she got to know Matthew Perry better when she guest-starred on Friends... and says he suggested her for the role
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Christine Lampard says her husband Frank is like 'the son my mum and dad never had' as she confesses he loves being doted on by his in-laws
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Jordin Sparks says she 'wouldn't be a mean judge' if picked to take over Katy Perry's job on American Idol
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Adele 'set to live it up in £25k-a-night hotel' after announcing 'big break' from music - but the luxury suite doesn't include breakfast
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Meadow Walker wishes a happy birthday to her late father Paul's co-star Vin Diesel... proving they are still close 11 years after actor's death
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Nadiya Bychkova breaks silence on Strictly Come Dancing complaint amid misconduct scandal
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Miley Cyrus enjoys wild party at Chateau Marmont for VERY star-studded Gucci launch alongside Kendall Jenner, Salma Hayek and Rumer Willis
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Love Island fans in shock over Josh and Mimii's 'low budget' market date before demanding to know where all the money has disappeared to
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Clint Eastwood's tumultuous marriages and on-set love affairs laid bare - before finding long-lasting romance with Christina Sandera, as she dies at age 61
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Beyonce continues to embrace her cowgirl era as she promotes hair care brand Cecred during lavish helicopter ride over Manhattan skyline
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Victoria's Secret model Emily DiDonato continues to shows off postpartum weight loss - one year after welcoming son Oliver
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Ulrika Jonsson 'was offered Strictly Come Dancing presenting job but lost out to Tess Daly because she was pregnant'
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Lady Gaga smiles during a romantic dinner date with boyfriend Michael Polansky in NYC... after revealing she is working on new music
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Scarlett Johansson names the job she refused to take for the sake of her kids... and the 'disturbing' twist after she said no
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EXCLUSIVEBen Affleck's harsh warning to daughter Violet revealed - as 18-year-old struggles to deal with 'ridicule' over her pro-mask speech
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Richard Simmons' cause of death at 76 still unknown amid police probe into fitness guru's final hours - as star's final resting place is revealed
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Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll is nowhere to be seen at The Open as he misses the cut amid divorce U-turn
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Katie McGlynn packs on the PDA with TOWIE star boyfriend Ricky Rayment as they hit the beach during sun-soaked Greek Island getaway
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Baywatch star Nicole Eggert, 52, is spotted on a grocery run in Los Angeles... after shaving her head while battling 'rare' cancer
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King Charles and Queen Camilla were rushed to safety HOURS after Trump's shooting after security spotted a mysterious person on a nearby roof
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Sharon Stone, 66, exudes glamour in sheer dress with mini slip, as she arrives on the red carpet at the Taormina Film Festival
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Sam Smith reveals they were 'unable to walk' as they open up about traumatic ski accident that left them with 'permanent damage' and anxiety
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Michael Cera pokes fun at his 'weird' blonde locks which the normally dark-haired star is wearing for a new acting role
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Emily Ratajkowski bares her long toned legs in white shorts with stylish motorcycle boots as she gets ready to leave New York City
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Wonder Woman star Lynda Carter, 72, looks decades younger as she poses in black leather to promote her single Pink Slip Lollipop
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Strictly Come Dancing fans threaten to boycott series over Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice misconduct probe
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Sofia Vergara, 52, flashes her chest in a strapless dress before digging into a HUGE plate of pasta during lunch with friends on the beach in Italy
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Love Island's Ekin-Su Culculoglu takes a swipe at ex-boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti following their bitter split
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Strictly Come Dancing's Anton Du Beke unfollows Graziano Di Prima on social media but stands by Giovanni Pernice
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Freddie Flintoff looks in great spirits while smiling out and about in London 18 months after Top Gear horror crash
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Pregnant Jenna Coleman showcases her blossoming baby bump in black lace midi dress during afternoon outing
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Those About To Die is praised by fans who say they are 'hooked already' and compare it to Game Of Thrones
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Twisters star Glen Powell pays tribute to the late Bill Paxton as his reboot hits theaters
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Doja Cat is FLASHED by her male pal during chaotic Instagram live
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Olivia Rodrigo models a tank top and miniskirt as she snacks on cookies and an iced Matcha drink in New York City
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Lady Deadpool's full look is revealed in Deadpool & Wolverine's final trailer - featuring a surprise cameo from Dafne Keen alongside Hugh Jackman
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The 'real reason' behind Strictly 'golden couple' Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington's split is revealed
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Sharon Stone says THAT Basic Instinct scene now seems 'very ordinary' compared to raunchy present-day scenes - as star talks on-screen sex
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EXCLUSIVELottie Moss puts on a cheeky display in a TINY pair of Daisy Dukes as she enjoys a night out in London
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Lily Allen fumes she's stranded at Heathrow Airport after missing her flight home due to the Microsoft outage chaos
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Love Island's Uma Jammeh wows in a strapless white dress as she enjoys a night on the town after quitting show with boyfriend Wil Anderson
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Amy Dowden shares emotional post about finally returning to work as she prepares for Strictly comeback amid show's abuse scandal
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EXCLUSIVEAmanda Abbington will break her silence on Lorraine next week as she returns to TV for the first time since quitting Strictly Come Dancing
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Simon Cowell's boyband search is hit by another blow while Amanda Holden reveals the mogul brutally shut down her idea to spice up Britain's Got Talent
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Peter Andre claims he's 'BANNED' from Buckingham Palace after destroying priceless object in epic blunder
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Devon Windsor showcases her fit form in a yellow and orange bikini as she enjoys the beach with 'mini me' daughter Enzo
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Mauricio Umansky's mystery woman is identified as a Russian-born actress who is 20 years younger than Kyle Richards' ex and is in a movie with Alec Baldwin
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Strictly pros reveal FOURTH celebrity clashed with their partner and claim some female dancers 'are even harsher' than the men in rehearsals
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EXCLUSIVEPregnant The Traitors star Charlotte Chilton says she's been contacted by MORE women who claim to have children with Conor Maynard
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Prince Harry's charity chief quits: Duke of Sussex thanks his friend Dominic Reid for 'relentless service, dedication and leadership'
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Strictly's Katya Jones breaks her silence on BBC scandal as she insists the competition isn't about the professionals
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The Boss is a billionaire! Bruce Springsteen, 74, reaches milestone after selling his music catalog for over $500M
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Candice Swanepoel says she ran into SHARKS when posing in a skimpy green bikini while visiting a remote tropical island
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BAFTA and Emmy-winning Channel 4 show to return after 10 years as a 'reimagination' of the original run
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Jess Wright shows off her abs in a plunging white crop top and £900 Lowe jeans as she goes shopping in Mayfair with a pal
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Imogen Thomas stuns in a plunging black mini dress as she kisses banker boyfriend Michel Aramouni during intimate al fresco lunch date
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Monty Don reveals his simple three-step plan to defend your garden against slugs and snails
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Jax Taylor heads to the gym as police visit the LA home he shared with estranged wife Brittany Cartwright which now has a $35k tax lien
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Adidas DROPS Bella Hadid from advertising campaign for retro sneakers - following outcry over her pro-Palestine views
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Little Mix fans go wild as Jade Thirwall transforms herself into a range of eccentric personas for the release of her debut single Angel Of My Dreams
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Joe Jonas releases first single from his album Music for People Who Believe in Love after his split from Sophie Turner
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EXCLUSIVEBikini bottoms to avoid and the style that's NOT flattering. Our fashion expert reveals the surprising bikini rules for over-50s
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Ellie Goulding sets pulses racing as she poses topless while frolicking through a field in sexy snaps
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Pregnant The Traitors star Charlotte Chilton showcases her baby bump in a mini dress after revealing she's been contacted by MORE women
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Rachel Stevens looks effortlessly chic in one-shoulder white top and black jeans as she heads out in London on the hottest day of the year
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Fans are convinced pregnant Margot Robbie will call her baby Barbie or Ken - as she awaits birth of first child with husband Tom Acklerey
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Hollyoaks' Jennifer Metcalfe reveals she suffered a terrifying health scare after finding a lump in her breast
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FIRST LOOK: Bulked-up Stephen Graham, 50, shows off his muscular physique as he begins filming his Netflix crime drama Adolescence with Ashley Walters
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Graziano Di Prima's rule for Zara McDermott during Strictly training that left her 'hurting and bleeding' is revealed after the dancer admitted to kicking her
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Love Island SPOILER: Grace confronts Reuben for 'embarrassing' her as the final recoupling looms
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Kate Garraway sparks concern with Good Morning Britain absence after her father was 'rushed to hospital following a stroke and heart attack'
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Britain's Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas reveals the hilarious moment Amanda Holden stripped off in front of her and her mother
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Norwegian model Frida Aasen showcases her lithe figure in a leopard print bikini and a sheer black dress as she attends a boat party in St Tropez
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James Corden shares major Gavin and Stacey update after delay finishing script with Ruth Jones
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Vanessa Feltz defends former Strictly partner James Jordan after 'abusive' footage of him emerged
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Jennifer Lopez poses makeup free in lingerie before 55th birthday as she frolics in the Hamptons... while estranged husband Ben Affleck works in LA
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Giovanni Pernice brushes off break-up blues as he makes his first appearance since split from girlfriend Molly Brown
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Lauren Goodger reveals her daughter Larose, 2, has been rushed to hospital after struggling with 'breathing problems'
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Giovanni Pernice 'SPLITS from his girlfriend Molly Brown for the second time after they were involved in heated rows following Strictly abuse scandal'
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Kiefer Sutherland admits he feels 'sorry' that he didn't spend more time with his late father Donald as he reflects on the actor's death
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Daisy Edgar-Jones hysterically recalls ending up in an ambulance and wetting herself after trying Marijuana for the first time in Amsterdam
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Sharon Stone, 66, is the epitome of elegance in a dramatic hooded gown at the Taormina Film Festival in Italy - after recreating THAT Basic Instinct scene
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Strictly's Zara McDermott hits back at Graziano Di Prima by insisting it 'wasn't a singular incident' after he downplayed his 'abusive' behaviour
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Ashley Roberts sends temperatures soaring as she flaunts her figure in a skimpy black bikini during her Caribbean getaway
