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Chronicle LiveThis Morning's Ben Shephard calls halt to ITV show as 'distressing' news breaks
This Morning host Ben Shephard called a halt to the ITV show as breaking news came into the studio live on air
- Birmingham Live
Meghan Markle's 'three-word reply' to Prince Harry's 'unexpected interruption' at event
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry made their first public appearance alongside Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2018, but a Royal author has claimed it was marred by an awkward moment
- Daily Record
ITV For the Love of Dogs fans fume over Alison Hammond's 'bad habit' as ratings plummet
For the Love of Dogs viewers were left infuriated as they pointed out a 'bad habit' of presenter Alison Hammond's during the latest episode of the ITV show, which has seen ratings plummet.
- Lancashire Live
Down-on-his-luck dad collared on M6 in BMW packed with shopping bags
Officers said it was 'possibly the biggest seizure in recent years' - and Leonard Simpson was offered £2,000 to get it to Scotland
- Bristol Live
Brits say 'UK is finished' after spotting how much egg and cress M&S sandwich costs
Many shoppers have been left outraged after spotting M&S charging 'ridiculous amount' for a sandwich
- Daily Record
David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst's 'feud' - from on-set row to vow never to work together
David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst will forever be remembered for their roles as Del Boy and Rodney Trotter in Only Fools and Horses, but the pair's relationship off-screen has been far from perfect.
- Yahoo News UK
Moment members of public step in to calm horse charging through London
Footage taken by a Brazilian tourist shows several pedestrians stepping to soothe the black horse which caused damage after running through the London streets on Wednesday.
- Nottinghamshire Live
ITV Tipping Point winner told she can't go on £2.5k holiday won on ITV show
Maxine Longmuir, 69, was thrilled when she won a £2,500 holiday to Portugal on the ITV quiz show, but claims she was left devastated when she was told she was unable to rebook it
- Prevention
Archaeologists Discovered an ‘Unprecedented’ Ancient Monument That Could Rewrite History
It’s practically impossible.
- People
Joan Collins, 90, Wears Sheer, Embellished Top and Oversize Bow for London Date Night with Her Husband Percy Gibson
The couple, who wed in 2002, supported their friend Gabriela Peacock’s book launch at the Broadwick Soho
- The Independent
Rebekah Vardy’s footballer ex jailed for running a cannabis factory
The pair share a teenage son together
- Liverpool Echo
Nan 'won't shop at Iceland again' as store forced to apologise
Carmel Lee described herself as a 'loyal customer' but ended up at her 'wits ends' with the store
- The Independent
Remains of woman and daughter not seen for 24 years found in house of suspected killer on day he dies
Larry Webb confessed on his deathbed to shooting and killing Susan Carter and her daughter Natasha ‘Alex’ Carter over financial troubles
- INSIDER
I tried Gordon Ramsay's favorite 10-minute pasta and now I know why he makes it every week
Gordon Ramsay swears by this easy 10-minute pasta dish, which he said has become a "regular midweek family meal" in his house.
- Nottinghamshire Live
The Chase: 'Skinny Beast' Mark Labbett praised for weight loss transformation
The Chase star Mark Labbett, who is also known as The Beast, shared a snap of his 'healthy' dinner while dining out at a restaurant
- HuffPost
Trump Throws Absolute Fit In Late-Night Rant For The Strangest Possible Reason
The former president delivered a scathing response to a critic who just endorsed him.
- Daily Record
Meghan Markle turned down Coronation invite after Charles' 'unsatisfactory' reply to letter
Meghan penned a letter to King Charles following the claims.
- Swindon Advertiser
Shock as rare snake spotted near Swindon neighbourhood
Despite being relatively rare in the area, a wild snake has been spotted near a Swindon suburb.
- HuffPost
'I Shouldn't Have Said That': Joe Biden Mocks 1 Of Trump's Most Cherished Traits
The president took aim at one of his predecessor's personal trademarks -- and the audience loved it.
- Daily Record
Prince Harry 'in tears' as he was 'furious' over King's 'cruel' Frogmore Cottage eviction
Prince Harry was left upset by his father's decision to evict him and Meghan from Frogmore Cottage as they were under the impression that the property would always be available to them, according to a royal expert.