Thursday, August 31, 2023

Vogue names trans cyclist the only athlete on '25 powerhouse women' list | Fox News

Welsh cyclist Emily Bridges – a trans woman – was the only sports figure listed on British Vogue's 25 "powerhouse women" list in its September issue, and the decision roused discussion across social media .

According to the outlet, the list typically honors women "defining – and redefining – Britain" by "pushing British society forwards."

Publisher: Fox News
Date: 2023-08-29
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'Why the 1 percent, I ask?

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Date: 2023-08-29T22:14:00 05:30
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EastEnders fans scream at the TV as they hail 'best episode in years' after cliffhanger - Mirror ...

EastEnders fans scream at the TV as they hail 'best episode in years' after cliffhanger - Mirror ...

Last night on the BBC soap, viewers learned a lot more about Cindy Beale's past.

As Cindy explained to George she was told not to come back to him and the kids in Marbella over fears their safety was compromised, she rushed into the busy pub to see Anna and Gina standing there, after George lied and claimed they were still in Spain.

Publisher: mirror
Date: 2023-08-30T07:23:53Z
Author: Jasmine Allday
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London Businesses Weary As Vehicle Pollution Toll Zone Expands | Barron's

Days ahead of the controversial expansion of London's road charging scheme for the most polluting vehicles, businesses in the British capital remain wary despite the mayor unveiling further subsidies.

Alongside that, a third of London businesses are concerned that the £12.50 ($16) daily toll set to be applied across the city will have a negative impact on their employees, according to the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI).

Date: 2023-08-27T05:05:00.000Z
Author: Olivier DEVOS
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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

UK: Firefighters Battle Huge Blaze In Bow, East London 2 | | victoriaadvocate.com

A huge fire broke out in east London on Friday, August 25. Thick black smoke was seen billowing into the air. About 100 firefighters battled the blaze at a business centre in Bow, Tower Hamlets. There were no reports of injuries.

Publisher: The Victoria Advocate
Author: Spectee
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Hollyoaks reveals Felix Westwood's blackmail on Sharon

Felix has been struggling to contain his rage in recent weeks, unleashing his anger in a series of illegal boxing fights.

As Felix awoke, Mercedes was stunned as he refused to quit fighting, before he revealed that Sharon was hardly a saint either.

Felix subsequently went to Sharon's to scold her for revealing his secret, and threatened Sharon with knowledge of her shady past.

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Emmerdale films dramatic clifftop car crash

Emmerdale films dramatic clifftop car crash

Publisher: Digital Spy
Date: 2023-08-26T22:40:00Z
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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Why is every British celebrity doing adverts for Royal Match mobile game?

Royal Match is literally … everywhere. EVERYWHERE. To be honest, it kind of always has been when I think about it.

Royal Match recently has seen an endless slew of celebs doing adverts for the game, including big British names like Amanda Holden, Rylan Clark, Olly Murs, Stacey Solomon, Dermot O’Leary, Tess Daly and Vernon Kay.

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Date: 2023-08-29T15:34:28 01:00
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EastEnders Cindy Jr star now ahead of BBC soap 'return' - Netflix hit and new career - Mirror Online

She went on to marry George Knight and had Gina and Anna with him, with the trio having now made it back to Walford by a stroke of luck.

During her time on the BBC soap, Cindy Jr ended up having a baby after falling pregnant following a one night stand with TJ Spraggan. She decided to put the baby up for adoption, with Ian and Jane keen to adopt the little one so she can stay with the family.

Publisher: mirror
Date: 2023-08-29T07:37:04Z
Author: Jasmine Allday
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Ulez expanded to include whole of outer London - BBC News

Drivers must pay a charge of £12.50 per day to drive a non-compliant vehicle anywhere in the zone under the controversial clean-air plan.

A £160m scrappage scheme is still available for all Londoners to claim from, with a maximum of £2,000 being offered per vehicle.

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Corrie's Samia Longchambon shares epic ITV throwback picture

"This #throwback is from #TheWard 1995 (previously Children's Ward) .. how many of you are old enough to remember that?!" she continued.

The adorable picture caught the eye of Longchambon and Danson's co-stars, with some sharing their '90s memories.

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British Athletics chief Stephen Maguire excited by Olympic medal prospects

Great Britain are primed for a medal bonanza at the Olympics, according to British Athletics technical director Stephen Maguire.

The squad's 10 medals at the World Championships in Budapest matched the record from Stuttgart in 1993.

Keely Hodgkinson's 800m silver and two 4x400m relay bronze medals on the final evening on Sunday boosted the tally – less than a year before the start of the Paris Olympics.

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Monday, August 28, 2023

Rape Crisis works with Emmerdale on rape storyline | Rape Crisis England & Wales

Rape Crisis England & Wales has been working closely with TV drama, Emmerdale on an upcoming storyline that focuses on the rape of one of their characters, Lydia Dingle. Played by Karen Blick, Lydia is attacked by her recently re-acquainted childhood friend.

They reunite and begin thinking about their lost child, but in episodes airing in early September, Craig's behaviour soon turns sinister and he forces himself upon Lydia.

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Carol Vorderman channels '70s vibes' as she gives 'exciting' update - Manchester Evening News

The presenter shared a few snaps of her out enjoying the sunny weather, wearing a Karen Millen jumpsuit and Quay Australia sunglasses. And fans were loving the 62-year-old's choice of outfit, saying they could feel a '70s vibe' from the all in one outfit and eyewear combination.

Publisher: Manchester Evening News
Date: 2023-08-24T15:22:31Z
Author: Annette Belcher
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Sunday, August 27, 2023

Coronation Street star confirms future after going 'missing' on ITV soap - Mirror Online

Coronation Street fans have grown concerned that the 'missing' star may not be back on the ITV soap but she has given an update on her future

Her character Courtney Vance has created quite a stir since she arrived on the Cobbles. Married to Darren, she has started having an affair with Dev's son Aadi Alahan, as Dev and Darren try to plan several new businesses together.

Publisher: mirror
Date: 2023-08-27T16:36:37Z
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The meal deal is a British lunchtime staple – but can it save Waitrose?

While it may sound like a silly question, you'd be surprised how seriously many take it.

The grocer to the middle classes will offer a main, a side and a drink for £5 – in line with Pret, or Tesco's "posh" meal deal.

Waitrose says more people are returning to working in offices, meaning it's more likely they will grab lunch on the go.

Publisher: The Telegraph
Date: 2023-08-23 18:28
Author: Daniel Woolfson
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UK: Firefighters Battle Huge Blaze In Bow, East London 2 | National | rrdailyherald.com

A huge fire broke out in east London on Friday, August 25. Thick black smoke was seen billowing into the air. About 100 firefighters battled the blaze at a business centre in Bow, Tower Hamlets. There were no reports of injuries.

Publisher: The Daily Herald
Author: Spectee
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Former Hollyoaks star Sarah Jayne Dunn says female cast were ‘pitted against each other’ | The ...

Sarah Jayne Dunn has claimed that female cast members were "pitted against each other" throughout her time on Hollyoaks .

The actor played Mandy Richardson on the Channel 4 soap from 1996 to 2011, before returning in 2017.

In a new interview, Dunn opened up about the "pressure" she felt while part of the cast, as Hollyoaks was considered "the sexy soap".

Publisher: The Independent
Date: 2023-08-25T16:20:14.000Z
Author: Nicole Vassell Mike Bedigan
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Saturday, August 26, 2023

Carol Vorderman reveals she's made her Vogue debut at 62 and jokes she's 'not sure' how she ...

Carol Vorderman has revealed she's made her British Vogue debut at the age of 62 in an exciting Instagram post.

The presenter took to social media on Wednesday to share a clip of herself flicking through the iconic September issue, while revealing she'd been listed as one of the magazine's famous Vogue 25.

Publisher: Mail Online
Date: 2023-08-24T16:45:09 0100
Author: Laura Fox
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British Celebrities Impact on Casino Gaming Trends

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Publisher: The London Economic
Date: 2023-08-23T12:59:10 00:00
Author: Ben Williams
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EastEnders: Who are Ian and Cindy Beale's children as Bobby and Anna Knight kiss - MyLondon

So as iconic couple Cindy and Ian are seen together in Walford for the first in 25 years, let's take a look at their offspring as worlds are set to collide and siblings will be revealed.

Eventually, with some help from the Mitchell brothers, Ian was able to track down Peter and bring him home, but not before sparking an intense legal battle to gain custody of his children.

Publisher: MyLondon
Date: 2023-08-24T18:30:00Z
Author: Angie Quinn
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London becomes home to over 16,000 new businesses - the highest recorded compared to the rest of ...

London becomes home to over 16,000 new businesses - the highest recorded compared to the rest of ...

Further analysis reveals a drop in business creations across 14 out of 16 main industrial groups in Q2 2023, year-on-year. The transport and storage sector experienced the most substantial decrease, recording a 59% fall in the number of business ‘births’.

The analysis highlights an improvement in business survival rates during the period. The data shows a 15% decrease in business closures year-on-year during Q2 2023. In total 84,150 businesses were removed from the IDBR, as opposed to the 99,440 closures recorded in Q2 2022.

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Publisher: Business Matters
Date: 2023-08-24T10:58:19 00:00
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Friday, August 25, 2023

Brits want answers from Lidl over  questionable advertising claims on its crisp packets | Daily ...

British shoppers have been left puzzled by product information printed on the back of a Lidl crisp packet about where the potatoes used have originated from.

A post on Reddit sparked a nationwide conversation regarding the sourcing of Lidl's spuds after a person uploaded a photo of their Sea Salt & Black Peppercorn crisp packet.

Publisher: Mail Online
Date: 2023-08-24T10:55:33 0100
Author: Jowena Riley
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Emmerdale to air rape storyline involving Lydia Dingle | The Independent

Emmerdale is set to air a storyline about rape as character Lydia Dingle gets attacked by a recently re-acquainted childhood friend.

To ensure Dingle's story is portrayed accurately and sensitively, the storyline has been produced with the support of charity Rape Crisis England and Wales.

Publisher: The Independent
Date: 2023-08-24T06:56:53.000Z
Author: Hannah Roberts Pa Entertainment Reporter
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Behind the scenes of celebrity hunting in Mallorca

A group of 8 former Love Island contestants from different editions met at a well-known Beach Club in the Portals area. There they had lunch and spent the afternoon until they travelled by bus to a hotel in Alcudia and went out for dinner.

But what has undoubtedly been a big hit in Palmanova this summer have been the concerts of James "Arg" Argent at Stadium 63.

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Publisher: Majorca Daily Bulletin
Date: 2023-08-25T11:22:00 02:00
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London fintech continues to support small businesses with partnership extension | Bdaily

GoCardless, the bank payments company, has announced it is renewing its strategic partnership with Xero, the global small business platform, for another five years.

The agreement builds on a long-term relationship which started in 2016, focused on helping small businesses get paid faster. For GoCardless this also represents a doubling down in the accountancy space, a key sector for the fintech as it executes on its ambitious growth plans.

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

String of soaps' best known names face the axe as EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale ...

SOME of Britain's favourite soap stars face the axe in a huge cost-cutting drive as audiences dwindle.

Insiders said the £200,000-a-year-plus pay packets of leading performers on Coronation Street, Emmerdale and EastEnders meant they were all in the firing line.

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Publisher: The Sun
Date: 2023-08-23T20:32:07 00:00
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BREAKING: Diezani charged with bribery in London - UK police - 21st CENTURY CHRONICLE

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Date: 2023-08-22T14:56:25 00:00
Author: Keziah Badamasi
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Hollyoaks' James Nightingale makes Rayne Royce discovery

Whilst James began his plans to dig up dirt on his son's girlfriend via a private investigator, Rayne pleaded with Romeo not to leave her until she had the chance to explain herself.

Romeo subsequently left to clear his head and fix his wounded hand, telling Peri that he had simply got a bit tipsy and cut his hand. As she recalled a moment where her and Juliet argued, she revealed she forgave her as she loved her.

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Sienna Miller, 41, is pregnant with her second child

She said: "Biology is incredibly cruel on women in that decade [30s] – that's the headline, or it certainly was for me.

"Then I got to 40 and I froze some eggs. Having been really focused on the need to have another baby, I'm just like, if it happens, it happens. That kind of existential threat has dissipated."

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EastEnders fans left fuming as schedule changes and spoilers disrupt BBC show - Daily Star

EastEnders fans left fuming as schedule changes and spoilers disrupt BBC show - Daily Star

Monday night's episode (August 21) was supposed to see Cindy make her comeback however it was cancelled to make way for the World Athletics Championships.

But the sudden change left a number of viewers furious as they headed over to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their grievances.

Publisher: Dailystar.co.uk
Date: 2023-08-22T14:01:39Z
Author: Shivon Watson
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Chamber of Commerce Launches New Directory for UK Businesses

ChamberofCommerce.com launches new small business directory for the UK to help promote local businesses.

Web directories, often perceived as a predecessor to modern search engines, have a long-standing presence in the digital world. These directories categorically list websites, usually based on niches or industries, and have evolved over time.

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Hollyoaks star Charlie Behan teases "shocking" future for Charlie Dean

The upcoming GCSE results day will also heighten Charlie's anxiety, with medication being considered as an option to improve his health.

"His mates are thinking about college, but if Charlie hasn't got good grades it will mess up his future plans," said Behan. "You'll have to wait and see what he finally ends up doing, but I don't think it will be something that anybody expects. It's quite shocking!

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Emmerdale's Charity and Liam in romantic twist next week

The unexpected passion doesn't lead to a full-time reunion, as Mackenzie decides to stick with his new partner Chloe Harris.

Mackenzie is also breathing a sigh of relief, pleased that his secret passion with Charity hasn't ruined everything for him.

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Monday, August 21, 2023

The decline of the tampon | The Week UK

The decline of the tampon | The Week UK

The trend became official in March, when the Office for National Statistics made changes to its "inflation basket" to reflect the changing habits of British shoppers.

There are several reasons for the decline, including concern over the impact they have on nature. "There's no getting away from the fact that sanitary products are bad for the environment," said The Times.

Publisher: The Week UK
Author: Chas Newkey Burden
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Sunday, August 20, 2023

Emmerdale's Dan Spencer gets eight years but fans predict quick return - Manchester Evening News

After deciding that Dan had preempted his attack on Lloyd, the judge decided to make an example of Dan. Even a heartfelt speech from Dan, couldn't win the tough judge over.

In the end, Dan was sentenced to eight years in prison for manslaughter. The news shocked the Emmerdale community with the news overshadowing the rest of the episode.

Publisher: Manchester Evening News
Date: 2023-08-17T21:04:05Z
Author: Jonathon Manning
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Men, please take off your necklaces | The Spectator

Men, please take off your necklaces | The Spectator

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Publisher: The Spectator
Date: 2023-08-16T04:00:00 00:00
Author: Esther Watson
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Saturday, August 19, 2023

Hollyoaks reveals another secret about Rayne in post-credits scene

In Wednesday's (August 16) first-look episode, it was revealed that Rayne has a second secret phone and could be seen texting a mystery number.

Earlier on in the episode, Peri pleaded with Romeo about helping support Donna-Marie. However, under Rayne's influence, Romeo refused to help, leading to Peri telling Romeo that Juliet would have been disappointed at his behaviour.

Publisher: Digital Spy
Date: 2023-08-16T18:36:00Z
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Emmerdale airs exit episode for Dan Spencer

Liam Fox has bowed out of Emmerdale, with his character Dan Spencer's exit scenes airing on Thursday (August 17).

The hour-long episode was filled with bittersweet goodbyes for Dan, as well as an unannounced cameo appearance from Laura Norton as Kerry Wyatt.

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Friday, August 18, 2023

London farming tech firm Vertical Future seeks £60 million in fresh funding round

London farming tech firm Vertical Future seeks £60 million in fresh funding round

It comes at a difficult time for the vertical farming sector that has seen a string of collapses as businesses struggled to raise the cash to fuel operations. In June, US-based AeroFarms entered administration, while French firm Agricool went into receivership earlier in the year.

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Hollyoaks teases Sienna Blake and Ethan Williams being caught out over plot

However, in tonight's episode (August 14), Diane told Dilly that Sienna usually goes for "bad" men. This alerted Dilly's suspicions and she asked for more information.

Sienna tried to organise another date with Rafe but her plans were halted by the arrival of Dilly, who told her brother that he doesn't know what kind of woman Sienna is.

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Actress Shares New Single "Push Power ( a 1 )": Listen

Actress Shares New Single "Push Power ( a 1 )": Listen

Late last year, the British producer Actress, aka Darren Cunningham, released an EP, Dummy Corproation , and he’s followed that up with a guest spot on the new John Cale album and a one-off track of his own, “ Jimmy .

Melle Mel Shares Statement On Eminem Drama: “Regrettably, My Response Fell Short In Its Execution”

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Publisher: Stereogum
Date: 2023-08-14T15:13:13Z
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