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I was so desperate to be a mother I told the adoption agency I’d take any child. But the first time I held my baby I felt repulsed. Now after 11 terrifying years that have left my life in ruins, this is the bleak truth

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Daniel and Elinor regret adopting their children who have learning difficulties and mental health conditions (image posed by models)

For so long, I was desperate to be a mother. So after struggling to conceive, I saw adoption as the answer to my prayers. My husband Daniel and I were advised that the more ‘flexible’ we were, the faster we would be matched with a child. And so, naively, we ticked the box saying we … Read more

The mystery man growing VERY close to YouTuber Dan Lester: Months after he confirmed 16-year ‘relationship’ with co-star Phil, insiders tell MOLLY CLAYTON about damaging new whispers engulfing them… and how much they’ve raked in

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Comedy YouTubers Dan Lester and Phil Howell will jet off on a 65-date world tour next month

Next month, comedy YouTubers Dan Lester and Phil Howell will jet off on a 65-date world tour, during which they will appear in front of thousands of their loyal followers to share their love story. No doubt fans will be listening eagerly. For ever since Dan and Phil confirmed they had been secretly dating for … Read more

The mystery man growing VERY close to YouTuber Dan Howell: Months after he confirmed 16-year ‘relationship’ with co-star Phil, insiders tell MOLLY CLAYTON about damaging new whispers engulfing them… and how much they’ve raked in

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Comedy YouTubers Dan Lester and Phil Howell will jet off on a 65-date world tour next month

Next month, comedy YouTubers Dan Howell and Phil Lester will jet off on a 65-date world tour, during which they will appear in front of thousands of their loyal followers to share their love story. No doubt fans will be listening eagerly. For ever since Dan and Phil confirmed they had been secretly dating for … Read more

London council ‘tries to kill’ Soho and the West End’s nightlife with proposals to stop punters standing in pubs and bars

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Pictured: Punters stood outside a pub in Soho as cyclists ride past. Critics have claimed Westminster Council is attempting to kill London's nightlife

A London council has come under fire after drafting plans to stop punters standing in pubs and bars in Soho and the West End. Westminster Council would like to encourage table service in a bid to curb ‘excessive drunkenness’ and anti-social behaviour in the capital’s busiest nightlife district. New policies would also see extra seating … Read more

Revealed: Area of England where you’re most likely to suffer mental health crisis – amid record high calls to NHS hotline

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Figures published by NHS England today show that crisis calls have reached a record high of 6,062 daily calls, on average, for the month of June 2026

People living in the Midlands are almost five times more likely to seek urgent mental health support than those living in London, new NHS data suggests. Those living in cities like Birmingham and Nottingham have made more crisis calls to NHS helplines this year than any other region – a total of 274,175 – until … Read more

The world’s biggest pickpocket hotspots revealed – including Paris, Rome… and one UK city

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In first place as the worst city for pickpocketing is the French capital, Paris

Some of the world’s most picture-postcard cities, famous landmarks and idyllic destinations attract millions of holidaymakers every year.  But large numbers of visitors can also attract unwanted consequences – including pickpockets and scams.  Many of the world’s biggest tourist hotspots struggle with theft, affecting both locals and visitors alike. Some destinations, however, fare far worse … Read more

Princess Diana memorial playground to finally reopen tomorrow following £3million makeover – 26 years after row over Royal Family not turning up overshadowed its debut

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The £3 million playground built in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales , is set to reopen on Wednesday 5 August, The Royal Parks charity announced

The £3 million playground built in memory of Diana, the late Princess of Wales, is set to reopen on Wednesday 5 August, The Royal Parks charity announced. The play area, located in London‘s Kensington Gardens, first opened in 2000 to commemorate the royal, who resided nearby at Kensington Palace. At the time, the Royal Family … Read more

Revealed: The stunning London home ex-Formula One tycoon Bernie Ecclestone is selling for £50million

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Ex Formula One boss, Bernie Ecclestone, 95, moved out of the building (pictured from behind)  in 2017 after he sold F1 to Liberty Media for £6.4billion

This is the luxury £50million London home ex-Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone is selling. Ecclestone, 95, who is said to be worth £3billion, has put the 11-storey glass-fronted property in one of central London’s most upmarket areas through estate agents Michael Elliott. The building in the heart of swanky Knightsbridge served as his home – … Read more

Professional cellist is suing Starbucks for £2MILLION after a wooden fridge surround fell on her head in freak accident that ‘ended her career’

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Sally Kenyon, 44, who taught cello at the prestigious Millfield School in Somerset is suing Starbucks for £2m after a wooden fridge surround hit her in the head

A professional cellist and music teacher is suing Starbucks for more than £2million after a wooden fridge surround fell on her head, causing devastating long-term injuries that she says ended her career. Sally Kenyon, 44, said the freak accident in a central London branch of the coffee giant left her with concussion, leading to migraines … Read more

John Terry gets booed as he downs a pint on stage at Luke Combs’ gig in London as fans say the surprise appearance was ‘awkward’

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John Terry was booed as he chugged a pint of beer on stage with Luke Combs during his London gig on Friday night

John Terry was booed as he chugged a pint of beer on stage with Luke Combs during his London gig on Friday night.  The former Chelsea footballer, 45, made a surprise appearance with the American country singer, 36, on night one of his three-night residency at Wembley Stadium. And as he walked out on stage, the … Read more