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Reach Trendswatch Content Editor. Previously Express US, Reach Night Owl πŸ¦‰, StokeonTrentLive and Congleton Chronicle. Views my own.

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And it's not vinegar! www.express.co.uk/life-style/p...

19.09.2025 10:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Well now we know! www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/tv/ben-...

19.09.2025 07:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'I lived in the North Wales city among the worst seaside spots but disagree' Bangor in Gwynedd, North Wales, has been named among the UK's "worst seaside spots" for the second year in a row - but one local is here to defend the city

Bangor coming towards the bottom of a list of "seaside towns" has bugged me for months! So I decided to write a piece about it. First and foremost, I want to hammer home my pitch that it's not a "seaside town" as such... www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-w...

11.08.2025 07:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Farmer finds Β£3bn worth of gold on his land – but doesn't get a penny The farmer was walking along a stream in his land when he discovered something glistening in the soil, what happened next changed his life

Gutted mate! www.express.co.uk/news/world/2...

22.05.2025 06:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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JB Gill shares what wife 'hates' about him after Strictly Come Dancing stint JLS star and farmer JB Gill came runner-up in Strictly Come Dancing in December, with comedian Chris McCausland eventually lifting the famous Glitterball Trophy

JB rose to fame with JLS in the 00s - but he very nearly didn't even turn-up to the audition, declaring he "didn't want to be in a group". www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/celebs-...

16.04.2025 11:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Death in Paradise creator tells Richard Osman 'I'm sorry' after realisation Robert Thorogood released his book, The Marlow Murder Club, just three months after Richard Osman released The Thursday Murder Club, and the similarities stretch beyond the title

Death in Paradise creator Robert Thorogood says his novel is "ridiculously similar" to Pointless star Richard's. www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/tv/deat...

10.04.2025 09:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'I was in a BBC comedy but now make six figures a year getting trolled' George and Sienna Keywood met after she saw him on a hit BBC comedy, after connecting on social media, their relationship blossomed and they soon moved in together, but then the trolling began

George, who appeared as Craig on People Just Do Nothing, is now a successful TikToker, but trolls regularly aim nasty comments towards him about his weight. www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/se...

10.04.2025 07:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Queen Camilla’s touching message to Hollywood A-lister after family tragedy Hollywood star Richard E. Grant and his late wife Joan Washington struck up a close friendship with King Charles and Queen Camilla, with the monarch visiting Joan before her death

The King and Queen struck up a friendship with Hollywood star Richard E. Grant two decades ago - the actor has now revealed how they supported him during his wife's final days. www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/royals/...

03.04.2025 08:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The huge UK town built by King Charles where thousands live and residents love King Charles wanted to create a town that 'broke the mould' and had shops, cafes, homes, and businesses close enough to be considered 'built for people'

The King wanted to 'break the mould' of post-war suburban town planning when he designed Poundbury in the 1980s. www.express.co.uk/news/royal/2...

03.04.2025 07:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Martin Kemp left 'struggling to breathe' after attack over EastEnders role Spandau Ballet star Martin Kempsays he was attacked in the street and left "struggling to breathe" while he was playing EastEnders villain Steve Owen

This is wild! Imagine trying to deck and actor because you don't like their character. www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/showbiz...

26.03.2025 08:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Adolescence creator diagnosed with health condition after radio appearance Jack Thorne, who co-wrote Netflix's hugely successful Adolescence, was appearing on Desert Island Discs in 2022 when a listener contacted his agent to say they think he might be autistic

How wild! Jack Thorne was on the radio when a listener contacted his agent and said it sounds as though he has autism. www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/health/...

24.03.2025 09:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'I'm a scientist – there's one issue with drinking coffee first thing' A scientist says drinking your coffee too early after waking up can increase your tolerance to caffeine and reduce the impact it has on your body

Oh biscuits! I'm guilty of rolling out of bed, feeding the dog and guinea pigs and smashing back a coffee. And I've noticed one has become two! www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/health/...

17.03.2025 13:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pete Wicks shares health issue he's been left with after 'years' of diet issues Pete Wicks has spoken openly about his previous heavy alcohol intake, admitting he was a "pretty heavy drinker" for over 15 years prior to taking part on the hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing

Pete has previously spoken about reducing his alcohol intake while competing on Strictly Come Dancing. www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/health/...

14.03.2025 08:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Martin Kemp swears by simple sleep hack that he does 'every single night' Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp says he likes to do the same thing everyday after going to bed in order help him drift off within minutes

Someone once told me to count in a foreign language because it slows your brain down! www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/health/...

14.03.2025 07:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Scottish island with three beaches goes on sale for less than a flat Eilean Mor, a stunning 30-acre island located in Loch Sunart on the west coast of Scotland, has gone on the market for just Β£325,000, less than the average price of a London flat

Anyone fancy chipping in so we can own an island? Comes complete with its own unsolved mystery. www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...

14.03.2025 07:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's the COVID-19 Day of Reflection 2025. It was a weird time to be a journalist, I remember writing this in March 2020 when coronavirus first hit Stoke-on-Trent, not fully understanding really the gravitas of it. No one truly did. Just under a month after this story, it seems the world changed.

09.03.2025 11:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Martin Kemp admits 'I worry' as he shares 'health' fears for son Roman Martin Kemp has opened up about his concerns for son Roman as he campaigns to raise awareness about mental health on his podcast FFS! My Dad is Martin Kemp

This is slightly heart-breaking from Martin Kemp, but Roman's work about mental health is very commendable. TW for suicide if clicked. www.devonlive.com/news/celebs-...

06.03.2025 12:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Martin Kemp's 'biggest regret' as he makes heartbreaking family admission Martin Kemp admitted he regrets not spending more time with his mum and dad before they died in 2009 within 48 hours of each other

This is genuinely quite sad. www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/celebs-...

27.02.2025 10:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Adding 50g of food to breakfast every day boost brain performance, study finds Researchers believe that adding one food to your diet can improve your ability to retain information and help you perform tasks that require you to pay attention

Does that mean I'll finally remember where I put my keys? www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/health/...

21.02.2025 11:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Christine McGuinness' heartbreaking 'friend' confession as she shares 'struggle' Former Real Housewives of Cheshire star Christine McGuinness was diagnosed with autism and ADHD and has opened up about how the conditions have affected her social life

How sad! www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/showbiz...

21.02.2025 11:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meghan's 'guru' says Charles is 'key' to healing rift - but has to do one thing Spiritualist Deepak Chopra says the Sussexes relationship with the Firm could be solved if they agree to do one thing

Could spiritual guidance repair the "rift" in the Royal Family? One man seems to think it could. www.express.co.uk/news/royal/2...

20.02.2025 11:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Doctor says eating three foods 'promotes hair growth and combats thinning' Scientists believe we start to see signs of hair-thinning from the age of 40, with around 6.5 million men in the United Kingdom experiencing some form of male-pattern baldness

As someone who doesn't have the hairline they once did, this appeals to me! www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/health/...

20.02.2025 09:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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People living to 100 all have the same drink 'multiple times a day' Doctors have spent years studying people who live in blue zones, areas of the world where a significant portion of the population live to over 100, to try and work out the secrets to longevity

It's particularly good news for Sabrina Carpenter fans as well! www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/health/...

20.02.2025 07:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'I met fiancΓ© in retirement home – pensioners have one big advantage' Tiffany met Jim, who is almost 80, at a retirement community, with the pair striking up a close bond after he agreed to star in one of her TikTok videos, but their relationship has faced a backlash on...

Adult content creator Tiffany says she likes making older men happy www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/se...

17.02.2025 10:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The UK's 'most isolated town' where it takes 40 minutes to get to shops YouTuber David Burnip visited New Quay in Wales, where there's no train station, bank, or supermarket, with families facing a 40 minute drive instead

As someone familiar with Wales, it is very, very sparse down there www.express.co.uk/travel/uk/20...

14.02.2025 11:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Coronation Street star's 'wedding planning row' left him saying 'I can't do it' Jack P Shepherd announced his engagement to script writer Hanni Treweek in 2024, seven years after the pair officially became a couple

The star is planning to walk down the aisle with his partner later this year www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-ne...

14.02.2025 09:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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James Martin shares β€˜easy’ three-ingredient meal he makes at home James Martin has been a regular fixture on TV screens since the 1990s, but away from the spotlight he says he likes to make "normal" dishes and relax

The celebrity chef says he likes to eat "normal" dishes when he's at home www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/celebs-...

06.02.2025 09:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Woman found wheeling 'decomposed' body of daughter around UK town centre It is though Tracey Turnell had been dead for a year when police discovered her elderly mother wheeling her remains through a town centre

Well that's saddening and disturbing in equal measure www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

05.02.2025 08:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Government refuses Cheshire East Council request to enforce huge tax increase The council had applied for special dispensation to enforce a 9.99 per cent council tax rise without having to hold a referendum

πŸ‘ An additional 10% while services are cut isn't the way forward. Universal parking charges, three weekly bin collections soon, and a reduced focus on leisure facilities isn't worth the hike. www.cheshire-live.co.uk/news/chester...

04.02.2025 18:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Chris McCausland makes savage confession about Dianne Buswell's boyfriend Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell lifted Strictly Come Dancing's famous Glitterball Trophy last month, going one step further than Dianne did with her boyfriend Joe Suggs in 2018

Strictly Come Dancing star Chris had a brutal comment after watching one of Joe Suggs' videos on YouTube. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/showbiz...

30.01.2025 07:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0