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WHEN it comes to role prep, Martin Compston is taking no chances ahead of his return to Line Of Duty - five years after the BBC series' last season. In fact, the Scottish actor, 41, is now on a strict …
MARRIED At First Sight UK's John and Abi have revealed their plans for a real-life wedding and kids, and it may not be far away. The duo met on the E4 show last year and are the only couple to …
CHICKEN and mushroom is the UK’s favourite pie, a poll says. It found those under 30 prefer a poultry-packed pastry to a steak-based option — the pie of choice for older generations, such as Gen X. Cheese and onion, vegetable, …
OVER 70 tigers have suddenly died after a rampant virus tore through two facilities at a popular tourist park. A probe has been launched after fears the highly contagious disease could be related to an outbreak of bird flu which …
WELCOMING a furry friend into your home is one of the most rewarding things you can do. But even though dogs are known as man's best friend, all breeds are different, and some can even be dangerous. According to specialists …
DEAR DEIRE: I HAVE lost both the woman I love and my baby because I made a stupid mistake. She found out I’d had a one-night stand during a rough patch, and now she wants nothing to do with me. …
A recent Office of Inspector General report detailed 'unsatisfactory kennel facility conditions', accusing the military program of neglect and failing to walk and medically care for its dogs.
DONALD Trump has refused to rule out blitzing Iran, warning that he was "not happy" with the latest round of crunch talks. The US president blasted Tehran for failing to say the "golden words" and forswear its nuclear ambitions during …
Officials in Florida say an injured mother manatee and her calf have been rescued from a river and taken to SeaWorld Orlando for rehabilitation
OLEKSANDR USYK'S next fight has been confirmed, and it will take place in front of the iconic Pyramids of Giza. The undisputed heavyweight champion will battle against kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven on May 23. Their fight will take place in …
Lisa Levy, 48, was arrested on February 20 in Hamden on five counts of cruelty against her dogs Chanco, Zuba, Yelenda, Wanda and Steve. Levy was a Community Care pastor at Trinity Episcopal.
LOVE Island's Scott van-der-Sluis secretly left the villa for nine hours for a medical procedure — and it was never mentioned on air. All Stars runner-up Millie Court revealed the surprise departure on Kiss FM during a chat with host …
HIGH street favourite Lush is hosting a new mother's day event - and it's the perfect way to pamper mum. The Mothering Funday session takes place in the Glasgow store on Marc 14 and 15. And if you haven't invested …
CHARLTON'S stadium is set to undergo two more major upgrades this summer. The South London club have called The Valley home since 1919, excluding two periods of exile between 1923-1924 and 1985-1992. It holds more than 27,000 fans and is …
Properties are now falling over themselves to include pets – from beds and bowls to spa treatments and even commissioned portraits
NICKY HENDERSON says if he’d run Constitution Hill at Cheltenham and something had gone wrong it would have ended his career. The six-time champion trainer even revealed he’d had letters from lawyers threatening legal action if he’d run the horse …
Anthony Brown put a deer out of its misery by cutting its throat when he spotted it laying down, injured, and 'gasping for air' at the AB Agri site in Enstone, Oxfordshire, a tribunal heard.
A vet has said there's one type of food commonly given to dogs that he would never feed his own pet - because he claims it actually serves little health benefit
JAK JONES furiously thumped his cue against the table after fluffing his lines at the Welsh Open. The snooker star was up against Neil Robertson in a crunch tie this week. The pair collided in a tense third round Welsh …
With most Scots supportive of reintroducing the wild cat, charities are focusing on those whose jobs could be affectedCould lynx, the elusive wild cat driven to extinction in Britain more than 1,000 years ago, become the new Loch Ness monster? …
MARKS and Spencer is closing a further busy cafe to make way for a new space in another blow to customers. This comes after the brand announced 14 cafes to shut shop this year. M&S has confirmed the closure of …
The canine pack, which includes the fallen prince's own Norfolk terriers, used to be given regular outings by their owner when he lived in Windsor
DREAM TEAM managers should think carefully about who to nominate as their captain for Gameweek 26. With every club scheduled to play twice, there will be lots of points on offer and a smartly-selected skipper could make all the difference. …
Pangolins are widely poached and trafficked in some parts of the world, sought after for their scales and meat
FORMER Manchester United trio Carlos Tevez, Patrice Evra and Park Ji Sung showed their friendship is still going strong after a wholesome reunion. The ex-Red Devils all met up in Argentina this week and posed for a photo together. The …
Baby Stanley is a member of a near-threatened species
SAMSUNG’s latest flagship has finally landed, and it’s proved worth the wait. Pre-orders are officially open, and I’ve rounded up the best deals, including early perks, before the general sale kicks off. Samsung Galaxy S26 Series The range, including the …
Toxic chemicals in dolphins and porpoises seem to originate mostly from television and computer screens
LOOKING for a new mattress? You can now get one of Sun Shopping's favourite models for a reduced price. The Simba Hybrid Pro Mattress has been slashed by 25%, cutting up to £350 off its price tag. Save 25% off …
CARDBOARD packaging for a Princess Leia Star Wars figure is tipped to sell for £15,000. The 1978 pre-production proof card was used by Kenner to check quality, so has no blister bubble or toy of Carrie Fisher’s character. Mark Montero, …