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Great British Bake Off: Meet the new bakers for season 14 Daniel Mcneil

Russell Brand

Celebrities who have defended Russell Brand including Andrew Tate Daniel Mcneil

Areas with worst bakers revealed ahead of new GBBO season Daniel Mcneil

The 1975 announce ‘Still… At Their Very Best’ UK tour including Glasgow & London - list of dates & tickets

The 1975 announce massive UK tour 2024 - List of dates & tickets Will Millar

Man in his 40s dies at Britain’s biggest outdoor waterpark Daniel Mcneil

Carl Falconer who has been going to The Tilted Barrel pub for about 40 years.

Inside Britain’s new wonkiest pub The Tilted Barrel Sam Johnson

Patricia Bredin, Britain’s first ever contestant at the Eurovision Song Contest, has died aged 88

Britain’s first Eurovision singer, Patricia Bredin, has died aged 88

Fire crews at The Crooked House pub

Britain’s ‘wonkiest pub’ catches fire one month after break-in Charlotte Hawes

Childline is working with gas companies to help staff spot potential concerns with children.

CHILDLINE ADVICE: We're creating a force for good By The Newsroom

Kate Haley said "We need our wilkos back."

Wilko on the brink of collapse putting 12,000 jobs at risk Sam Johnson

Balance North East is calling for a reduction in the drink-drive limit. Photo: Getty Images.

Balance North East calls for a reduction in the drink driving limit Ryan Smith

Iain Hughes went missing during a charity swim in the English Channel

Body found in search for firefighter missing in English Channel Charlotte Hawes

A lottery ticket for the EuroMillions draw

Euromillions: The most and least common winning EuroMillions numbers Sam Johnson

A ticket-holder based somewhere in the UK has won a life-changing £111.7 million in the Euromillions, Camelot has said. Credit: Getty Images

National lottery winning numbers for huge £7.5million jackpot Sam Johnson

Windmill house for sale: Inside this seven-storey converted home with a penthouse suite - pictures

Iconic windmill home for sale with winding seven-storey staircase Will Millar

Residents rave about ‘Britain’s politest parking note’ as anonymous author makes hilarious request

Residents stumble upon ‘Britain’s politest parking note’ left on car

Cherie Lunghi. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Disney)

Going Green : Make your barbecue environment friendly Green campaigner and consumer expert Angela Terry

This toxic plant is harmful to humans, as its chemicals can cause significant wounds to the skin. While for some, it is just a burning sensation, for others, it can cause permanent scars. This is why giant hogweed is considered illegal and the fines can go up to £5,000. They can be recognised by their large white flowers and towering height.

Giant hogweed warning after man left with scarring Beth Franklin

How contaminated are South Shields' beaches? How to to get pollution information for Sandhaven, Marsden and more

How contaminated are South Shields' beaches? How to to get pollution information Jason Button

World-famous painting on display in empty Jarrow shop Evie Lake

Jarrow's Rebel Town Festival - Felling Band leads the banner procession in 2021.

Jarrow’s Rebel Town Festival returns for 2023 - this is what to expect Ryan Smith

Interest rates are set to rise again

Millions of homeowners issued warning as mortgages set to rise again Sam Johnson

Jodie Comer is in the running to play the next James Bond after her Tony award win for Prima Facie.

Who is the next James Bond? Bookies odds on Jodie Comer playing 007 Beth Franklin

Meet the woman whose van lifestyle has allowed her to save more than £22k - and live in one of Britain’s poshest areas rent-free.

Van-dweller saves £22,000 and lives in posh areas rent-free Sophie Wills

Thousands of driving tests cancelled in June as examiners strike Matt Allan

Jarrow has been selected as one of two areas in the country for a proposed Universal Basic Income pilot scheme that would put a solid foundation beneath everybody so that they can have a life with security and stop worrying about everything.

KATE OSBORNE MP: Shameful Tory policies have pushed people deeper into poverty Kate Osborne MP

National Fish & Chips Cay: UK’s most preferred chip topping revealed Daniel Mcneil

Wilko stores could close stores as firm in early stages of major shake-up

Wilko could close stores as firm in early stages of major shake-up Chelsie Sewell

Martin Amis death: Distinguished novelist & son of celebrated author Sir Kingsley Amis, dies aged 73

Distinguished novelist Martin Amis has died aged 73 Will Millar

Top 10 most popular walks in Britain according to OS Map app data

Of the 70% of Brits who confess to hitting the snooze button, the average person snoozes their alarm for 20 minutes each morning

Brits spend nearly 9 MILLION HOURS hitting the snooze button each morning Stephanie Bateman

Pest controllers issue warning as Britain’s wasp population set to soar this summer

Britain’s wasp population set to soar this summer, says experts Chelsie Sewell

Duke is looking for a forever home - can you offer him a loving place?

One of Britain’s loneliest dogs is looking for a forever home Chloe Clarke

Prince William is reportedly already planning his coronation

Prince William ‘already planning’ coronation with key change Sam Johnson

List of slang words Brits hate the most according to research

The 9 slang words Brits hate the most including ‘bevvy’ and ‘bird’

Longer lorries to be allowed on Britain’s roads under new laws Daniel Mcneil

The ‘world’s most beautiful coin’ depicting Queen Victoria as a royal fairy guiding a lion has sold for £267,000, 182 years after it was minted for her coronation.

Coin depicting Queen Victoria as fairy fetches huge amount at auction Sophie Wills

Sally Field pictured with the late Paul O’Grady

Britain's oldest dog walker crowned coronation champion by RSPCA Sam Johnson

Stephanie Weaver started collecting soaps in the 1970s.

Gran who amassed 2,000 bars of soap selling collection at auction Sophie Wills

International Harry Potter Day is on May 2

How to celebrate International Harry Potter Day Sue Wilkinson

Euromillions results for April 25

Euromillions winning numbers for £100m jackpot and millionaire maker Sam Johnson

A view along the Worcester and Birmingham Canal.

Black Prince canal holidays review: plain sailing on a scenic waterway Phil Smith

Symptoms of Arcturus as new Covid strain claims five lives

New highly-infectious covid strain Arcturus kills five Brits Chloe Clarke

Euromillions results for Friday April 21

Euromillions winning numbers for £88million jackpot- millionaire maker Sam Johnson

The Euromillions jackpot is £88million

Huge £88million jackpot could be won on tonight’s Euromillions draw Sam Johnson

Most viewed homes on Zoopla 2023: From an upside-down house to a flat with VIP views over football ground

Most viewed homes on Zoopla April 2023 Will Millar

D-Day veteran Joe Cattini has died aged 100

One of Britain’s last D-Day veterans Joe Cattini dies aged 100 Sam Johnson

Ancient ring sells for £117,000 - after being valued at £200 Daniel Mcneil

Spneb, BritainÕs oldest penguin, celebrates her 35th birthday with a fish themed cake at Paradise Park, Cornwall (SWNS)

Meet Britain's oldest penguin who has celebrated her 35th birthday Patrick Hollis

Ofgem’s new rules ban energy supplies from forcibly installing pre-payment meters into the homes of some customers

Energy firms banned from installing forced metres to over 85’s Chelsie Sewell