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George and Amal Clooney's £12m Berkshire mansion is surrounded by floodwater after Storm Henk deluge - as tree is downed at Beckhams' Cotswolds mansion
03/01/24 14:29
George Clooney and David Beckham are among the UK residents to have been hit by Storm Henk after their properties suffered damage from flooding and winds. George and Amal Clooney 's sprawling Grade II-listed property on the banks of the River Thames has been deluged by floodwater after heavy rain in recent weeks. The stunning £12million, 17th century manor house in Berkshire has suffered major issues with flooding since the couple bought it in 2014 shortly after their wedding. Today, photographs and drone footage revealed how the estate's manicured gardens had been covered in floodwater once again as the storm caused river levels to rise. Elsewhere, Beckham revealed in an Instagram post that a tree on the stunning Cotswold estate he shares with wife Victoria had been destroyed by the storm. Uploading a photo to Instagram taken at the home near Chipping Norton, the 48-year-old posted a crying emoji and wrote: 'Could have been worse - still gutted.' The Beckhams bought the home for £6million in 2016 when it was just three linked barns but have since redeveloped it, making it now worth an estimated £12million....read
Flood chaos hits Britain after Storm Henk battering: Drivers abandon cars in 4ft of water, homes are evacuated and man is killed by fallen tree after downpours and 94mph gales left trail of destruction - as Met Office issues another rain warning
03/01/24 12:26A column of 11 abandoned vehicles lay submerged on the A443 road near Lindridge in Worcestershire today after the nearby River Tame broke its banks amid heavy rain.
Storm Henk: New 'do not travel' warning as 750 flood alerts are issued and man in his 50s dies after car was crushed by tree - leaving roads and rail lines in chaos and 10,000 homes without power after 94mph gales left trail of destruction
03/01/24 06:42Major flooding risks remained in Britain today with nearly 750 alerts or warnings imposed across England and Wales as the UK rail network continued to be crippled by the weather.
Storm Henk 'claims its first victim' after falling tree crushes a car in Gloucestershire: Britain is battered by 94mph gusts sparking travel hell and leaving more than 100,000 homes without power - with wet and windy weather bringing more flood warnings
03/01/24 00:35Emergency services raced to the scene in Gloucestershire at 3.15pm after receiving reports of two cars stuck in a huge tree that had been uprooted during strong winds.
Will Mellor shares his fury at his local council after a tree crashed into his garden during Storm Henk: 'It could've killed someone!'
02/01/24 21:16The actor, 47, shared a clip to Instagram showing a large tree that had fallen down due to Storm Henk on Tuesday.
Woman is crushed by fallen tree as Storm Henk sparks travel hell: Commuters are stranded with trains and Tubes cancelled, Dartford Crossing is closed, power lines are downed and roofs and scaffolding blown away as 94mph winds and flash floods batter UK
02/01/24 17:42The woman was hit by the object and trapped underneath in Station Road, Orpington, at around 3pm this afternoon, with firefighters called in to free her.
Storm Henk: travel hell as trains cancelled, Dartford Crossing is closed, holiday parks are evacuated, the London Eye stops running and roofs and scaffolding are blown away as 94mph winds batter UK
02/01/24 14:13Storm Henk hit Britain today with 80mph gales and two inches of rain, after the Met Office issued an urgent amber wind warning in southern England including London .
Met Office reveals 2023 was the second warmest year in the UK since records began in 1884
02/01/24 13:44Only 2022, which saw temperatures exceed 40C for the first time in recorded history, was hotter.
Storm Henk's 80mph gales spark New Year chaos: Thousands of homes without power and rail and road travel hell for back-to-work commuters after amber warning for 400-mile swathe of Britain including London
02/01/24 08:03Storm Henk will hit Britain today with 80mph gales and two inches of rain, after the Met Office issued an amber wind warning for southern England including London running until 8pm.
Heavy rain and 60mph gales set to spark more travel chaos for Brits on first day back to the office tomorrow - with yellow warnings in place across the country
01/01/24 18:02The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind and rain for large parts of the country until 9pm tomorrow, with the heaviest downpours hitting Wales, the Midlands and eastern England.
From beautiful beaches to mesmerising misty hills: These pictures of 'perfect county' Devon by a former meteorologist will leave you on cloud nine
01/01/24 15:03Devon Moods is a lavish new book by former Met Office scientist Gary Holpin, with words by travel writer Simon Heptinstall, who describes Devon as perfect for a book of landscape images.New Year washout for Britain: Yellow rain, wind and flood warnings in place across the country today - with cars submerged in swollen rivers after heavy downpours
01/01/24 11:02The Met Office said low pressure will move towards the continent before a brief ridge of high pressure follows, then further weather fronts move in from the West.
Storm sparks New Year's Eve chaos with firework displays in the South CANCELLED due to powerful 75mph gales and rain - as 300-mile belt prepares to drench Britain
31/12/23 14:36The country is bracing itself for the band of rain to sweep across parts of the country in a sodden start to 2024 with up to an inch-and-a-half expected to fall in the north.
New Year washout: Met Office extends yellow warnings as millions of revellers brace for 75mph gales and freezing temperatures when they see in 2024 TONIGHT
31/12/23 08:40The Met Office has slapped the entire length of Britain's southern coastline with a yellow weather warning for wind, which also covers Cardiff and Swansea in south Wales.
Britain set for New Year's Eve weather chaos: Experts forecast 75mph winds amid tornado warning after heavy rain leaves towns and cities flooded
30/12/23 23:08A 260-mile stretch of Britain has been slapped with a tornado warning lasting until the early hours of December 31 by a specialist forecaster that predicts cyclones.
Tornado warning for huge 260-mile stretch of UK with 75mph winds, snow, rain, frost and minus 9C freeze on way before New Year
30/12/23 09:09Analysts at the Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) have warned that much of England and Wales should brace for thunderstorms that could spin out 'isolated tornadoes'.
Scots face MORE travel misery over Hogmanay period as warnings issued for torrential rain and heavy snow
30/12/23 00:00Scots heading home or to family and friends for Hogmanay are facing travel misery today after two yellow weather warnings were issued for torrential rain and snow.
Pilot battles Storm Gerrit crosswinds to land Boeing 777 at Heathrow
29/12/23 13:18The American Airlines flight was met with heavy gusts and high speed winds as the pilot tried to land in London. The Boeing 777 drifted from the crosswinds as it approached the tarmac.
Tragic story behind Britain's first ever named storm... and how unexpected gale changed the Met Office forever
29/12/23 13:09The history of storm alerts and the iconic Shipping Forecast broadcast by BBC Radio 4 each day can be traced back more than 150 years to 1859 in the early days of the forecasting agency.
Hold onto your party hats: 75mph gales, rain and SNOW set to hammer Britain on New Year's Eve as map shows where yellow alerts are in place - after 'do not travel' warnings were issued for revellers
29/12/23 08:03The Met Office warned this weekend would be unsettled for Britain with high winds, rain and even snow as a deep area of low pressure moves in from the west tomorrow.
Moment Storm Gerrit tornado batters quiet street: Locals describe trees toppling 'like dominoes' as cleanup continues after 'whirlwind of madness'
29/12/23 00:11The tornado in Stalybridge damaged 100 homes, sent trees toppling 'like dominoes' and wrote off cars as flying debris caused major structural damage while residents hid under their duvets.Dramatic moment pilot battles Storm Gerrit crosswinds to land Boeing 777 at Heathrow - as viral planespotter Big Jet TV returns with more captivating commentary
28/12/23 20:47The American Airlines flight was met with heavy gusts and high speed winds as the pilot tried to land in London. The Boeing 777 drifted from the crosswinds as it approached the tarmac.
New Year's Eve weather chaos is on way for Brits after Storm Gerrit with 'ferocious winds' predicted for last day of 2023
28/12/23 17:56A deep area of low pressure is set to sweep across the country this weekend as the devastating effects of Storm Gerrit are expected to ease away into blustery showers.
Storm Gerrit's turned my home into a warzone: Grandmother-of-four and her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel have miraculous escape after 85mph 'tornado' blew out whole window in her front window overnight
28/12/23 13:31Denise Burrows Devine, 65, and her dog Casper were out when the entire window unit in her front bedroom was blown clean through and crashed onto the carpet in Stalybridge, Greater Manchester.
James Cleverly reveals British and French officers stopped migrant boat crossing the Channel and boasts of no Christmas crossings for first time - as critics say pause is due to the weather
28/12/23 10:47The UK Home Secretary hailed the figure in a post on X last night, only for critics to point out that the pause is due to the weather.
Storm Gerrit: 'Major incident' declared after 'tornado' smashes around 100 homes leaving trail of destruction in Manchester - as 85mph gales and rain spark train and ferry chaos, plunge thousands of homes into blackouts and deluge parts of Britain
28/12/23 06:43The Met Office confirmed a supercell thunderstorm barrelled across Greater Manchester overnight causing major structural damage to houses in Stalybridge, Tameside, just before midnight.
Police declare 'major incident' as Storm Gerrit batters Britain: MILES of cars are trapped in blizzards on Scotland's A9 with homeowners rescued from flooded homes, motorways gridlocked and trains cancelled
27/12/23 14:54Disruption caused by Storm Gerrit has brought misery for travellers on their way home from the Christmas holidays as high speed winds and heavy rain cause delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport.
Storm Gerrit sparks major travel disruptions with three-hour queues at Dover, cancelled trains and road closures while thousands are without power as 70mph gales, downpours and SNOW lash Britain as yellow weather warnings issued
27/12/23 07:34The Met Office imposed warnings across the UK until the early hours of tomorrow with the storm also set to bring three inches of rain and eight inches of snow.
'Snow bomb' is set to freeze the UK with 15-day polar vortex and Met Office warning of wind and rain today... but that doesn't stop these Boxing Day swimmers braving the cold
26/12/23 12:50Brits are enjoying chilly but sunny weather today during a brief 'dry interlude' after a soggy but unseasonably warm Christmas Day.
Brave Brits take the plunge in festive dips on Christmas Day with swimmers dressing as everything Santa and the Grinch to Superwoman
25/12/23 20:28Over 200 swimmers brazed 4C water in the North Sea at Hunstanton promenade , Norfolk, many wearing outfits dressed as everything from snowmen to Spiderman.
White Christmas is CONFIRMED: Met Office reveals snow did fall in UK today despite December 25 having recorded some of the warmest temperatures on record
25/12/23 20:03A White Christmas has been officially confirmed as the Met Office revealed snow fell in the UK today, despite experiencing some of the warmest temperatures on record.
Not such a polar plunge! Met Office records highest daily minimum temperature for Christmas Day on record at 12.4C amid predictions it could be warmest December 25 since 2016 - as swimmers don Santa hats to enjoy festive dip in the sea
25/12/23 13:07The new record has further shattered dreams of a White Christmas for most of the UK, with warmer temperatures continuing after the country saw its warmest Christmas Eve in years.
How's the hangover? Revellers enjoy a VERY merry Christmas as they hit pubs and clubs in Leeds to paint the town red on a boozy December 24
25/12/23 09:40Photos have emerged showing Brits hitting the town on Christmas Eve across the UK.
Who needs a white Christmas!: Britain to enjoy its hottest Xmas in years after basking in temperatures of 15.3C on December 24 - with mercury predicted to hit 14C today
25/12/23 01:32The Met Office has predicted temperatures will reach highs of 15.3C on Sunday in south-west London , but are unlikely to reach the hottest on record which was 15.6C in 1920.So much for a white Christmas! Britain enjoys warmest December 24 in more than 20 years with temperatures peaking at 15.3C in Heathrow - with mercury expected to hit 14C for the big day tomorrow
24/12/23 17:31The UK has seen its warmest Christmas Eve in more than 20 years, sending Briton's dreams of a white Christmas this year packing.
Brace for more Christmas travel hell: Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for 70mph winds in central and northern Britain with 'lengthy jams' expected on roads and rail chaos with closure of King's Cross and Paddington
24/12/23 11:32The AA has warned of 'lengthy jams' for traffic, while the Met Office has said Christmas travel plans could be affected with gusts of up to 70mph due to hit.
Britain set to have its warmest Christmas Day in more than a century as temperatures expected to soar up to 14C with a 'chance' they could go higher
24/12/23 01:41The Met Office said tomorrow will be damp and windy but temperatures could reach 14C (57.2F), just short of the record of 15.6C (60F) set in 1920.
It'll be a white Christmas for some (but sadly most us will get a soaking)
24/12/23 00:24For anyone still dreaming of a White Christmas , the weathermen bring glad tidings, with snow predicted to fall in parts of Scotland tomorrow.
It WILL be a White Christmas (if you live in the Shetland Islands) - but rest of Britain faces 60mph winds, ice and weather warnings for December 25
23/12/23 11:23The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice in the Shetland Islands and northeastern parts of Scotland. Forecasters are predicting that around 2-5cm of snow could fall.
Christmas travel getaway: Millions face 'lengthy jams' as 16.4m take to the roads with key London railway stations closed tomorrow and 70mph winds on way
23/12/23 08:07Motorists who are travelling to see loved ones over Christmas have been advised to travel before 11am or after 6pm if possible to reduce the chance of being stuck in long queues.
Britain braced for complete travel chaos today and tomorrow as motorists warned to avoid roads between 11am and 6pm as gales, rain and ice blasts threaten the festive getaway
23/12/23 01:31Motorists are advised to avoid travelling before 11am or after 6pm to reduce the chance of being stuck in long queues as an estimated 13.5 million people are set to hit the roads this weekend.
Santa's Yellow warning - but will it be a WET Christmas in Scotland?
23/12/23 00:01A yellow alert is in place for rain for much of western Scotland today, the Met Office said, with a snow and ice warning imposed across the North-East.
Christmas getaway hell continues: Thirteen train firms CANCEL services with millions hit by travel misery thanks to weather, breakdowns and staff going on their holidays
22/12/23 18:59At least 13 train firms have cancelled services today. The cancellations have impacted commuters in London and across the nation with rail operators blaming staff shortages for the disruptions.
Coronation Street's Simon Gregson looks devastated as he sorts through wreckage of his wife's tea rooms grotto... after Storm Pia ravaged the festive addition to her hit eatery
22/12/23 15:57Simon Gregson was forced to clean up the damage caused by Storm Pia's 80mph gales at his wife's festive grotto at her Wimslow tea rooms.
It'll be a WET Christmas: UK will be battered by 70mph winds on Christmas Eve before a rain-soaked December 25 - as Met Office map shows hardest-hit areas
22/12/23 15:13The Met Office issued a wind warning from 8am on Christmas Eve until 3am on Christmas Day covering the north of Scotland as well as northern and central areas of England.
Fury as festive trains are cancelled... because staff are on Christmas holidays: Shortages hit SEVEN rail firms - while strikers pile misery on anyone trying to use Eurotunnel to escape to France
22/12/23 12:35Southeastern reported major disruption on various routes due to a shortage of train crew, with no service on the Sheerness Line in Kent for the whole day after 10am this morning.
Boris Johnson slams Sadiq Khan's 'financial mismanagement' as usage of London's 'Boris Bikes' plummets by a third after price hikes and scrapping of £2-a-day pass
22/12/23 11:34EXCLUSIVE: Boris Johnson told MailOnline that Khan was penalising road users to balance the books after the Mayor's 'grotesque financial mismanagement'.
Christmas travel chaos: Travellers sleep at St Pancras, turn to ferries and say queues are as bad as Covid as French unions' Eurotunnel strike disruption continues with 90-minute waits at Dover and 16.1m drivers preparing to hit the roads
22/12/23 06:58Britons embarking on their Christmas getaways today faced a multitude of rail chaos from points failures in Portsmouth to flooding in Norfolk and broken-down trains in Worcester to staff shortages in Kent.
White Christmas review: Who needs snow with this festive dream of a show, writes PATRICK MARMION
22/12/23 02:19The show fizzes from the start, as our ex-U.S. Army variety act Bob and Phil (Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye in the film version) meet showgirl sisters Judy and Betty.
Storm Pia causes easyJet plane to divert from Gatwick to Luton to refuel leaving passengers furious at delays
22/12/23 01:43Tony Holmes, 57, was on his way back from a short break away with his wife to Budapest when their plane was unable to land at Gatwick due to high crosswinds.
Light at the end of the Eurotunnel: Strikes decimating Christmas cross-Channel rail service is OVER but is it too late for British holidaymakers who have already axed their trips?
21/12/23 18:30Eurostar train travel between England and France was halted abruptly at midday, and Le Shuttle services between Folkestone and Calais were also stopped, after workers walked out
Dramatic moment Storm Pia sparks fire that leads to outage in Barnsley with hundreds left without power as 80mph gales barrel down on Britain
21/12/23 17:55Thousands have been left without electricity across the country after 80mph winds battered large parts of the UK today, threatening to bring chaos to pre-Christmas travel plans
Storm Pia weather tracker: Map shows when and where winds are set to batter UK as Met Office issues yellow warning
21/12/23 14:04As Storm Pia sweeps across and is set to continue sweeping the UK with 80mph gusts, check to see if your local area will be affected and how long weather conditions are expected to lastBritain descends into travel chaos just days before Christmas: Euston station SHUTS, Eurostar trains are cancelled and dozens of BA flights are grounded as Storm Pia's 80mph gales and strike action plunge country into mayhem
21/12/23 13:44All Eurostar and LeShuttle rail services were suspended this afternoon due to a last-minute strike by Eurotunnel staff while London Euston station was shut amid major travel chaos before Christmas.
Nightmare before Christmas: Storm Pia's 80mph winds see dozens of BA flights grounded, lorries overturned, trees uprooted and roofs ripped off homes - as all Eurostar trains are AXED due to last minute strike by staff
21/12/23 07:27A Met Office wind warning covering all of Scotland, Northern Ireland , North Wales, northern England and the Midlands came into force at midnight and will last until 3pm.
Christmas getaway maps show where roads will face chaos and trains will be disrupted, with Elizabeth line, Tubes, King's Cross and Paddington all shut
21/12/23 07:09Most services will stop earlier on Christmas Eve, with no service on National Rail or the Tube on Christmas Day, Several major stations are also set to close for major engineering works.
Stunning moment volcano in Iceland spews out rivers of lava as the island is rocked by the huge eruption
21/12/23 01:59The breathtaking footage shows the bright orange lava break through the earth's surface in fountains of fiery molten rock in the dramatic eruption that has been anticipated over several weeks.
Huge danger that volcanic fissures could tear apart Icelandic town
20/12/23 11:18Stunning new images of the steaming lava flows pouring out over snow-capped mountains have emerged, including drone footage which shows the extent of the 2.5 mile (4km) chasm.
Storm Pia set to batter Britain with 80mph gales and heavy downpours ahead of 'Getaway Friday' when 16 million will head home for Christmas
20/12/23 10:15Storm Pia, named by the Danish Meteorological Institute, will hit Britain from midnight tonight with a 21-hour Met Office wind warning imposed until 9pm tomorrow.Huge danger that volcanic fissures could tear apart Icelandic town without warning, local experts fear as tourists rush to cancel trips to the country and stunning new images of lava flows emerge
20/12/23 09:20Stunning new images of the steaming lava flows pouring out over snow-capped mountains have emerged, including drone footage which shows the extent of the 2.5 mile (4km) chasm.
Fury over fingerprint checks and facial scans for holidays in Europe: Experts warn of 'border bottlenecks' next autumn with introduction of post-Brexit entry rules on entry into the EU
19/12/23 17:04British and non-EU passport holders will have to go through fingerprint checks and face scans under the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES).
Iceland volcano: Are flights affected and is it safe to travel?
19/12/23 16:32Scientists anticipated the eruption of a volcano in southwestern Iceland for weeks, so when it happened on the night of December 18, it was no surprise.
Poisonous gas fears for Iceland's capital after volcanic eruption: Toxic fumes are likely to hit Reykjavik tonight as geologist warns more fissures could start erupting without warning
19/12/23 14:20Iceland's meteorological office warned locals that gas pollution could occur in the area of the capital Reykjavik late on Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning.
Flying over the gates of hell! Stunned passengers' incredible photos and video of Iceland's lava flows as they take-off and land during huge volcanic eruption
19/12/23 13:22Astonishing footage showed holidaymakers bound for Suomi in Finland flying over the volcano, with rivers of orange magma flowing over Iceland.
Britain braces for 80mph gale-force winds: Met Office issues 'danger to life' alert as map shows yellow warning in place on Thursday as gusts from Norway hurtle towards the country
19/12/23 11:20Forecasters warned the gales hurtling towards the country from Norway pose a significant 'danger to life' from large waves and debris being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.
Iceland volcano erupts as thrill-seekers defy danger warnings
19/12/23 11:00Fearing a significant outbreak on the Reykjanes peninsula, authorities last month evacuated the nearly 4,000 inhabitants of the fishing town of Grindavik and closed the nearby Blue Lagoon.
The most astonishing videos of Iceland's incredible - and beautiful - volcanic eruption: Stunning footage shows rivers of magma and flame-filled skies
19/12/23 10:47Astonishing videos show the full scale of the spectacular volcanic eruption in Iceland, with molten lava spewing into the sky from fissures in the ground.
Brits will have to give fingerprints to holiday in Europe: Holidaymakers face travel chaos next autumn with introduction of post-Brexit checks and facial scans on entry into EU
19/12/23 10:04British passport holders will have to go through fingerprint checks and face scans as part of the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES).Travel fears after airlines delay take-off for hours as Iceland's volcano erupts and locals warn 'this is a different creature to anything we have seen' - but experts insist there's no more risk to flights
19/12/23 09:01The eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula just north of the evacuated town of Grindavik began last night at around 10.17 pm after an earthquake swarm, the Icelandic Meteorological Office said.Huge volcanic eruption recorded in Iceland after weeks of earthquakes
19/12/23 03:42Fearing a significant outbreak on the Reykjanes peninsula, authorities last month evacuated the nearly 4,000 inhabitants of the fishing town of Grindavik and closed the nearby Blue Lagoon.
Jaw dropping moment Icelandic volcano erupts shooting lava into night sky and carving fiery fissure 4km long into the earth
19/12/23 00:18The eruption at the Sundhjuka crater, on the Reykjanes peninsula, began lighting up the night sky at 10.17pm tonight, after a series of earthquakes hit the areaIceland volcano eruption: Thrill-seekers defy danger warnings and venture to site of enormous blast despite bubbling lava and smoke being spewed into sky - as astonishing photo shows scores of cars queuing nearby
18/12/23 22:51Thrill-seekers last night defied danger warnings and ventured near the site of a huge volcano eruption in Iceland - despite bubbling lava and smoke being spewed into the sky.
Met Office raises hopes for snow on Christmas Day: Forecasters give verdict on 'technically very likely' white Christmas... but say it isn't so for the 'vast majority'
18/12/23 19:04Fresh hopes of snow on Christmas Day were raised as temperatures are set to drop to as low as -8C in northern Scotland this weekend, but a white blanket is unlikely for most.
Met Office issues massive wind warning for most of Britain that could hit the country as millions try to travel to see family for Christmas
18/12/23 08:32Forecasters said people making journeys on Thursday in Britain could face rail, air and ferry cancellations as well as road and bridge closures, power cuts and 'injuries and danger to life'.
Met Office says eight inches of rain will fall as it issues rare 'danger to life' warning with map revealing where weekend downpours will hit with 112 flood warnings and alerts still in place
16/12/23 08:55The Met Office has issued an amber warning across the north-west Highlands and Argyll on Sunday, while yellow warnings have been issued from Saturday evening until Monday morning.
The sun just erupted with its most powerful solar flare in 6 YEARS - and it could spark geomagnetic storms and huge power outages on Earth, scientists warn
15/12/23 11:22Scientists warn that the Earth will soon be rocked by a massive solar storm that could cause power outages as material from the biggest solar flare in six years is predicted to hit the planet within days.
White Christmas is off! Met Office say there is 'little sign' of wintry weather on Christmas Day with warm 13C weekend ahead - but Britain is still on flood watch as amber warning is issued for heavy rain in Scotland
15/12/23 09:08This weekend parts of the UK are set to enjoy unseasonably warm weather with highs of 13C (55F) today and tomorrow - 6C above the December daytime average.
The engine's flooded! Driver has to be rescued from the roof of his Mini with 200 areas still on flood alert after heavy rain - but 14C temperatures are on way this weekend
13/12/23 18:11The stranded man, photographed in Essex, was sat on top of his red car trying to phone someone while surrounded by murky water.
Wish you were here? Spain records its highest ever December temperature of 29.9C, with one region looking to ship in WATER as tourists flock to beaches and ski season is delayed amid freak heatwave
13/12/23 10:11The Met Office reported that Malaga reached 29.9C yesterday. Local data revealed that Valencia, meanwhile, had highs of 27C, while Alicante reached a slightly milder 24C
Flooding chaos in London as motorists abandon cars with 200 areas across the country still on flood alert after heavy rain - but temperatures will hit 14C this weekend
13/12/23 08:12Vehicles had to be abandoned at Abbey Wood in south-east London at about 6pm last night as four fire engines and 25 firefighters tried to clear standing water from the roads.
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Twisters fans fume that director Lee Isaac Chung should be 'called before Congress' as they discover a HUGE scene was cut from the disaster film
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Missing the limelight, Lily? Singer is clawing her way back into the public eye with raunchy confessions, an OnlyFans for her feet and reigniting old feuds
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BBC could 'face £1million legal bill' over Strictly misconduct scandal as video emerges of former professional slapping partner's bottom
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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
