Lancashire is blessed with an abundance of stunning landscapes, from the quaint towns and villages scattered across our picturesque countryside to the captivating coastal areas. While the region...
Former MP Andrew Bridgen broke House of Commons rules by accepting a £4.47million interest-free loan and failing to declare it, a watchdog has ruled. The cash, from businessman Jeremy Hosking, was...
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A car struck several pedestrians on Queen Louise’s Bridge in the Danish capital of Copenhagen, with emergency services scrambled. Police said the incident involved an elderly man who appeared to...
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Prince Harry revealed an awkward moment in his book Spare when his new wife, Meghan Markle, made his sister-in-law, Princess Kate, "grimace". In his 2023 memoir, the Duke of Sussex detailed attending...
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Meghan Markle made her first-ever podcast appearance on the latest episode of The Jamie Kern Lima Show, which aired on Monday. During the episode, Meghan spoke of her latest projects - including the...
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