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Iceland’s Diamond Circle: Escape the crowds to find natural wonders
Iceland has been something of a victim of its own beauty. Every day you’ll spot convoys of minibuses, coaches and hire cars trundling along the Golden Circle, with tourists taking whirlwind trips into the ‘wild’ from Reykjavik. At times, you’re more likely to be poked in the eye with a …
Prayer ban head criticises Braverman for using school as ‘political football’
A headteacher who won a High Court case over a ban on prayer rituals has criticised Suella Braverman for using her school as a “political football”.
Celebrity baker Paul Hollywood: I would like to see Princess Royal on Bake Off
Celebrity baker and TV presenter Paul Hollywood has said he would like to see the Princess Royal on The Great British Bake Off, as he was made an MBE at Windsor Castle.
‘I might make the end of this year, I might not’, says broadcaster James Whale
Veteran broadcaster James Whale said he is uncertain about how long he has left as he continues to battle stage four kidney cancer.
Marcus Trescothick urges more sports stars to speak about mental health struggle
Former England batsman Marcus Trescothick has called for more sports stars to open up about their struggles with mental health.
Mother of woman killed by husband calls for ‘common sense’ law changes
The mother of a woman bludgeoned to death by her husband more than 13 years ago has called for “common sense” law changes to be made to help protect victims.
Repairmen discover 100-year-old time capsule while renovating Michigan home
A repair project in the house of Michigan resident, Jesse Leitch, led to the discovery of a time capsule dating back to 1915. When a boil water advisory in Grand Rapids caused a Leitch’s heater to fail a few weeks ago, the homeowner was forced to hire some repair people …
I’m done throwing birthday parties for my kids
A mother has explained why she’s had enough with children’s birthday parties. With a video shared on TikTok on 24 March, Hannah Winslow sparked debate online, causing parents to deliberate on the merits of hosting regular gatherings for young children. The mother-of-three began the video, saying: “I think we’ve had …
Controversial TikTok personality Kyle Marisa Roth dead at 36
In an announcement on Instagram on 15 April, Roth’s sister Lindsay shared with fans that the TikTokker died from unknown causes. “As a family we are still processing and deciding how to properly celebrate and honor her life,” Lindsay wrote. “We don’t know [what] happened yet.” “So many people with …
Logan Paul and model Nina Agdal are expecting first child together
The 29-year-old YouTuber and the model announced their pregnancy by debuting her baby bump on Instagram with a series of sweet snaps of the pair kissing and proudly showing off ultrasound pictures of their unborn child. They captioned the carousel of photos, writing: “Another Paul coming this Fall.” According to …
Surplus of sunscreen and comfy shoes: Here’s how to survive Coachella 2024
Music lovers and influencers alike are descending upon the California desert to join in on the annual revelry and chaos that takes place at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. This year, the first weekend of the 2024 Coachella festival begins on Friday 12 April until Sunday 14 April, …
Ariana Grande shared a photo of boyfriend Ethan Slater on Instagram
Ariana Grande posted a photo of her boyfriend on her Instagram for the first time. On 11 April, the “yes, and?” singer shared a carousel of photos on Instagram showing off moments from CinemaCon on Wednesday, in which she joined her co-stars - including Slater - to promote her new …
Come Dine with Me ‘legend’ Indy Nijjar dies aged 50
Memorable Come Dine With Me contestant Indy Nijjar has died aged 50. The fitness coach and tattoo artist, from Grimsby, Lincolnshire, was described by friends and family on social media as a “legend”, with another calling Nijjar “one of the strongest men I know”. Starring on the Channel 4 show …
Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont announce divorce after nine years
Comedians Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont have announced they are divorcing after nine years of marriage. The couple, who have a daughter together, shared a joint statement saying they had “amicably made the difficult decision to divorce”. They asked for their privacy to be respected “at this sensitive time”, and …
Pringles and Crocs collaborate with limited edition shoe collection
Pringles and Crocs are collaborating for a limited edition shoe collection, some of which will come with a built-in snack can holster. The shoe company revealed that they planned on releasing a brand new collection of shoes in another collaboration with the snack brand, which is owned by Kellogg’s Matias …
Jewel breaks silence on rumoured romance with Kevin Costner
Jewel has broken her silence on her rumoured relationship with Kevin Costner. In an interview with Elle, the 49-year-old “Hands” singer reportedly blushed when she was asked about the Oscar winner, but she didn’t deny the rumours revolving around the pair. She noted that Costner was “a great person,” before …
Designer Roberto Cavalli dies aged 83
The news of Cavalli’s death was first announced by Italian news agency ANSA, who reported that Cavalli had succumbed to an illness and died on 12 April in his home in Florence, Italy. The renowned designer’s death was later announced by the Instagram account of his namesake brand, with the …
Heroes set to return as original creator ‘signs onto project’
A new series of superhero drama Heroes is rumoured to be in the works, with creator Tim Kring returning to create Heroes: Eclipsed. The original show aired from 2006 to 2010 and starred Milo Ventimiglia as Peter Petrelli, alongside Hayden Panettiere as Claire Bennet. The series featured people with superhuman …
Olivia Rodrigo hit with flowers thrown by fan on GUTS world tour
An Olivia Rodrigo fan has sparked backlash after hitting the singer-songwriter in the head with flowers after she failed to acknowledge them during a recent stop on her world tour. Recording of the incident, which took place before her final Madison Square Garden performance in New York, captures the moment …
Met Police refers itself to watchdog after Westminster stabbing murder
The Metropolitan Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) following the murder of a woman in London.
Catherine O'Hara has a stern message for people who dislike Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Catherine O’Hara has said if people don’t like Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, ‘then f*** them’, at an appearance at CinemaCon. The Schitt’s Creek actor, who is returning to star as Delia Deetz in the upcoming sequel to the 1988 cult classic Beetlejuice, said the film will have plenty of scary and funny …
Oliver Hudson says he was unfaithful to wife before wedding but ‘never got caught’
Oliver Hudson has confessed to cheating on his wife, Erinn Bartlett, before their wedding in 2006. The Rules of Engagement actor admitted he had been unfaithful after they became engaged, saying he “never got caught” but chose to confess to his bride-to-be before their big day. “When I got engaged, …
Anya Taylor-Joy says she acted like spy during secret wedding
Anya Taylor-Joy has joked that she and her husband acted like spies when they planned their top-secret wedding. Earlier this month, the Queen’s Gambit actor revealed she and musician Malcolm McRae had tied the knot in a secret ceremony in New Orleans in April 2022. She said: “We did our …
Superhero fans praise Marvel’s ‘best release in years’
Superhero fans have praised new series X-Men ’97, with critics calling the series ”Marvel’s best release in years”. Viewers have been flocking to social media to praise the series, with the latest episode being branded “the most amazing episode of anything I’ve ever watched”. The acclaim comes following a series …
Researchers find that ‘superpowers’ are real - they’re just not what we expect
Researchers have found that superpowers may be real, but they may not be what we expect. In research collected for her upcoming book Superpowered, author Erika Engelhaupt revealed that scientists have found what can be considered “superpowers” in humans. Although they may not be endowed with the ability to run …
Family documents pet octopus giving birth to 50 babies on TikTok
According to the Clifford family’s TikTok account @doctoktupus, their Californian adult female octopus bimaculoide - called “bimacs” for short - named Terrance laid 50 eggs in December that began hatching in February. Patriarch Cameron Clifford - affectionately referred to as “octodad” by their 362,200 followers - bought the octopus for …
Michael Palin tells David Attenborough where he found snails ‘the size of steaks’
His adventures have taken him from the depths of the Sahara to the heights of the Himalayas. Travelling the world, he has produced dozens of documentaries and seen far-flung corners of the globe that exist solely in most people’s imaginations. Along the way, Michael Palin has seen all manner of …
Nicola Coughlan says she has ‘disbelief’ over starring role in Bridgerton
Nicola Coughlan has revealed that she’s in “disbelief” at being the “leading lady in a romance show”, ahead of season three of Bridgerton – saying people assume she finds herself “hideous.” Coughlan’s character Penelope Featherington has appeared as a supporting character in the first two seasons of the hit historical …
Tom Holland urged to speak out on racial abuse against Romeo and Juliet co-star
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story actor Arséma Thomas has urged Tom Holland to speak out in support of his Romeo and Juliet co-star Frances Amewudah-Rivers after a “barrage of deplorable racial abuse” was directed to her online. Black British actor Amewudah-Rivers has been cast as Juliet alongside Holland’s Romeo in …