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Belle King has been suffering coercive control and abuse at the hands of her manipulative husband, Tom King, on the ITV soap for months An hour-long Emmerdale special will highlight the voices of domestic abuse survivors as a long-running storyline on the issue comes to an end. Belle King, played by Eden Taylor-Draper, has been suffering coercive […]

Until now, CAR T-cell therapy in the UK has been used only in cancer patients Three patients in the UK have received a”groundbreaking” treatment for lupus on the NHS, which experts hope could eradicate the need for lifelong drugs. Until now, CAR T-cell therapy in the UK has been used only in cancer patients, but researchers believe […]

He’s written a letter to the Military Wives Choirs ahead of his 76th birthday The King has revealed his approach to birthday celebrations as he acknowledged his “advancing years” ahead of turning 76. Charles wrote personally to thank the Military Wives Choirs for their gift of a new single in his honour, saying he was […]

Interim England boss Lee Carsley is yet to speak with incoming permanent head coach Thomas Tuchel, revealing the pair have only exchanged text messages. Tuchel was appointed as Gareth Southgate’s successor last month but does not begin work until January 1, with Carsley continuing in his caretaker role. That will conclude after the Nations League […]

The cash will go to the Reducing Veteran Homelessness programme Sir Keir Starmer has pledged £3.5 million in support for veterans facing homelessness. The funding will go to the Reducing Veteran Homelessness programme, which provides wraparound specialist support for employment and independent living for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The Prime Minister has previously committed to exempt veterans from rules which […]

The Government must do more to tackle cost and other barriers discouraging consumers from switching to heat pumps and electric vehicles, Which? has said. The consumer watchdog’s annual survey, now in its third year, tracks shoppers’ attitudes towards sustainability. Respondents identified a range of deterrents putting them off greener home heating and cars – such […]

Alzarri Joseph has been handed a two-match ban for his conduct during the West Indies’ eight-wicket victory over England in the series decider in Barbados on Wednesday. Joseph was visibly frustrated with how his field was set by Windies captain Shai Hope during the fourth over of England’s innings and took out his frustrations by […]

Professional dancer Johannes Radebe has denied speculation that he is leaving BBC hit programme Strictly Come Dancing. The South African star, who took to British TV screens via the Strictly stage in 2018, shared a video on Instagram to reject rumours about his exit from the show, dubbing them “lies”. “I’m not going nowhere,” he […]

Researchers found at least 80 minutes each week can bring benefits New mothers can reduce the risk of developing postnatal depression if they can find time to exercise for more than an hour every week, according to a new study. Exercising for at least 80 minutes each week could also help reduce symptoms among new […]

The Prince of Wales has been speaking candidly about the royal family’s major health scares The Prince of Wales has described the past year which has seen his wife and father being treated for cancer as “brutal”. William spoke candidly about the royal family’s major health scares, saying 2024 has “probably been the hardest year in my life” […]