Timely updates and trending stories from across the UK.
Timely updates and trending stories from across the UK.
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If you've been keeping up with Meghan Markle's life, you'll know that when it comes to her father, it's all a bit of a rollercoaster. Speculation over whether Thomas Markle would attend the royal wedding was rife in the days before the big ceremony, with the retired television lighting director…
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When it was first announced that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were to be married, there were a lot of doubts about the impending nuptials. But slowly, one by one, the British public appeared to come round to the idea of the union, with many of them eventually proclaiming that…
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With the recent wedding, there has only been one royal couple on everyone's minds as of late. Dream team Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have fascinated the public and media with their cross-continent love story, rejuvenating interest in the monarchy, as well as inspiring millions to believe in love again. But,…
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Meghan Markle seems to be fitting into her new role as a royal with unnerving ease. The 36-year-old, who married Prince Harry in May this year, has grasped the opportunity to become the Duchess of Sussex with grace, gusto and a beaming smile on her face. Since she entered the…
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While they may be one of the most intriguing families in the world, it sometimes feels like we know little about the royal family. We may see them on the TV and on the internet, but we don't know much about them as people - apart from Meghan and Harry,…
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At 92 years old, Queen Elizabeth II truly is an icon. She's the longest-reigning British monarch, and she can still pull off a fluorescent hat and jacket combination like it's no-one's business. The Queen has been snapped at many exciting royal outings of late, including – of course – the recent royal…
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Just as our parents are engineered to protect and nurture us, there's something in their genetic coding which also tells them that they need to embarrass us from time to time. Whether that's by calling us embarrassing nicknames in front of friends, going into full-on paparazzi mode at school concerts or…
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It's an unfortunate fact that nurses don't always get the respect that they deserve, and that the crucial importance of their job is often overlooked. It's often doctors who get all the credit, and this is even truer in hospices, where nurses are engaged in palliative care and are simply…
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These days, it's quite common to hear people moaning about the millennial generation. Young folks are apparently too lazy, too spoilt, or too busy spending all their money on avocado on toast, instead of investing in the stock market. But is it really that clear-cut? Sure, millennials may have access…
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The road to recovery after having cancer is one of the hardest that anyone will have to take. Not only do sufferers have to go through physical agony, but many of them also are forced to deal with losing their hair, their social lives, their careers and much more, not…
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Nearly 21 years after her tragic passing, Princess Diana remains a massively celebrated figure amongst people of all ages and nations. Married to Prince Charles for 15 years from 1981 to 1996, Princess Di touched hearts the world over with her humanitarian work and donations to charities, and her loss…
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Some people think cities are dangerous, with all the rampant crime and horrible drivers. But I think it's comforting to be surrounded by so many people. If something bad happens, you can yell for help, and someone will hear you. Sure, they might totally ignore you, but they'll hear you.…
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The royal wedding was a truly beautiful day. But there was a cloud hanging over it, in the shape of Thomas Markle. In the months before the couple tied the knot, there was intense speculation over whether Meghan's father would be in attendance. Unfortunately for the Suits star, the answer…
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No one likes going to the doctors - so when you realise you're ill enough to warrant a visit, it just adds to the misery of being ill. However, you can rest assured that it's probably not as bad as you're expecting it to be. But, in the case of…
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Anyone who has ever seen an interview with any member of the royal family can vouch for the fact that they have a very particular way of speaking. The Queen's English is something that's fascinated people for centuries and anytime one of the Windsor clan open their mouth, many of us…
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Since meeting Prince Harry on a blind date back in July 2016, Meghan Markle's life has turned into a fairytale. The former American actress appears to have it all, including the handsome prince, the palace, the royal jewels, the title, the adorable grandmother and much more. However, no matter how…
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In case you hadn't heard already, Queen Elizabeth II has a new BFF - and, no, it's not a new corgi. It's actually none other than Prince Harry's new wife Meghan Markle - or the Duchess of Sussex, if you want to keep things official. The pair officially embarked on their first…
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Whenever you leave a tip at a bar or restaurant, you never really know where it's going. Sure, you can specify that you want your money to go straight to that lovely waiter who ran back and forth to the kitchen to update your order, or the waitress who helped cut up…
