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TV licence fee could rise £14 'per year' because BBC is 'lifeline' to many
BBC
A petition on the Parliament website will be debated by Parliament if it receives 100,000 signatures, and it will draw a government response after 10,000 back it.
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Brenda Blethyn issues new update on final ITV Vera series after stepping down
ITV
Brenda Blethyn has shared a glimpse of the script for her final series of ITV's Vera before her character's journey comes to an end
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BBC drama The Responder returns with series two - everything you need to know
BBC
Martin Freeman has reprised his role as troubled urgent response officer Chris Carson
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Gorka Marquez makes life announcement and says 'the wait is over' after Gemma Atkinson news
Strictly Come Dancing
The BBC Strictly Come Dancing star shared an update with fans
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Britain's Got Talent viewers say Simon Cowell 'needs to stop' as they fume over 'annoying' show trend
Britain's got Talent
As the popular show returned to ITV this weekend, viewers took to social media to moan about a "repetitive" theme across both episodes
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EastEnders fans hope cast reunion at 'secret soiree' spells return of soap icon
EastEnders
Patsy Palmer, best known for playing the fiery Bianca Jackson in the long-running BBC drama was spotted partying with two former colleagues at the weekend
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BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice sparks engagement rumours
Strictly Come Dancing
Giovanni Pernice is rumoured to be engaged to model Molly Brown
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Jeremy Clarkson hails £15k car as 'most amazing in Britain'
Jeremy Clarkson
The Mazda 3 earned top praise from the Top Gear and Clarkson's Farm star
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Prince Harry says 'final goodbye' to UK after 'last straw' with royal family
Prince Harry
The Duke of Sussex lives in America with his wife Meghan Markle and their two children
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Peter Kay 'truly gutted' as two shows cancelled at last-minute
peter kay
Kay was due to perform at the grand opening of Manchester’s Co-op Live arena
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When is ITV's final series of Vera as Brenda Blethyn announces departure
ITV
The actress has confirmed she has decided to hang up DCI Vera Stanhope's bucket hat and trench coat for good
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Warwick Davis apologises for 'concerning' five-word post
Harry Potter
The heartbroken actor, who recently lost his beloved wife Samantha, set alarm bells ringing among fans with his late-night update
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Vera cancelled as Brenda Blethyn quits ITV show after 14 years
ITV
Vera has been cancelled after 14 years on ITV as Brenda Blethyn has announced she is quitting the show in an emotional statement
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Gogglebox star George Gilbey's cause of death revealed as inquest adjourned 'at request of police'
Gogglebox
The reality TV favourite fell through a plastic skylight while working on a roof
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Josie Gibson breaks silence on Stephen Mulhern rumours - 'People must think I’m a right goer'
ITV
The pair were seen holding hands on the night the final episode of Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway aired on ITV
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GMB's Susanna Reid sparks backlash as she's accused of 'failing to challenge' Suella Braverman
ITV
Good Morning Britain viewers were left fuming as they claimed that Susanna Reid had failed to challenge Suella Braverman's views during a heated interview on the show
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Homes Under the Hammer star Martin Roberts says 'it could end so quickly' as he shares emotional health update
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
The TV presenter admitted he had been mentally scarred by the ordeal but was determined to make the most of the time he has left
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Inside Victoria Beckham's 50th birthday party with Spice Girls reunion and Tom Cruise splits
Spice Girls
Victoria Beckham was joined by her husband David and all four of their children as she celebrated her 50th birthday with a star-studded party in London on Saturday night
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Lucy Beaumont says 'it's the best for everybody' as she addresses Jon Richardson split
Showbiz
The 40-year-old made the admission as she continued her first stand-up tour, ironically called The Trouble and Strife
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ITV's Red Eye cast, storyline, episodes and where it was filmed
ITV
The intense new drama stars The Hobbit's Richard Armitage and The Full Monty's Lesley Sharp
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Olly Murs' wife Amelia shares sweet nickname for newborn daughter
Take That
Olly Murs' wife Amelia has shared the heartwarming nickname she has given their newborn daughter Madison
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Dawn French makes rare marriage admission after spending anniversary apart from husband
Dawn French
The Vicar of Dibley star Dawn French has been married to Mark Bignell since 2013 and the couple recently celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary - but they were apart
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Gogglebox's Daniel Lustig speaks out on divorce as he spends day with Stephen
Gogglebox
The pair said they would remain friends after announcing the end of their marriage
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Warwick Davis' wife cried for four days before accepting she was 'going to die'
Harry Potter
Samantha Davis, the wife of Harry Potter star Warwick Davis, has died at the age of 50 after a battle with sepsis, meningitis and Strep B infections in 2018
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Homeless couple forced to live in bus stop in stark illustration of city's housing crisis
Transport bosses have confirmed the bus stop will be demolished following concerns from businesses over anti-social behaviour
ITV Britain's Got Talent viewers stunned as they instantly recognise 'film star' contestant
Britain's got Talent
The music teacher from Milton Keynes caused a stir among viewers as they recognised him from other TV appearances and films
Stabbing near Birmingham school sees man rushed to hospital
Shard End
The man, in his 30s, was taken to hospital with serious stomach injuries after being found near Broadmead Academy
Birmingham traffic live as severe school fire forces major road to remain closed
Moseley
The huge blaze broke out inside the former Clifton Road school building in Balsall Heath
Gogglebox stars split and explain reason why in separate statements
Gogglebox
Stephen and Daniel co-own two hair salons together
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Nationwide warns customers over 'indefinite crisis' that is 'worst for 70 years'
The Building Societies Association has warned more and more first-time buyers will be relying on their parents - as Nationwide warned customers they were unlikely to buy "until their forties".
UK households to get £1,319 lump sum from DWP '13 times a year'
DWP
Over 1.5 million older individuals claiming Attendance Allowance are set to receive a significant income boost in the coming months as part of an uplift.
MPs warn DWP they 'cannot condone' plans to snoop on bank accounts
DWP
MPs have warned the DWP about its plans to snoop on bank accounts amid the Cost of Living crisis.
Man told he won't get full State Pension despite working for 50 years
DWP
A pensioner who worked for 50 years has found he will not be eligible for the full new State Pension.
M54 crash sees woman hospitalised after car hits barrier
M54
A stretch of the eastbound carriageway was closed following the smash
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Selly Oak
Homeless couple forced to live in bus stop in stark illustration of city's housing crisis
Transport bosses have confirmed the bus stop will be demolished following concerns from businesses over anti-social behaviour
Lanzarote and Tenerife send plea to UK tourists ahead of mass holiday cancellations
Holidays
Regional tourism chief Jessica de León insists that tourists are still welcome on the Islands ahead of planned protests today.
ITV Britain's Got Talent viewers stunned as they instantly recognise 'film star' contestant
Britain's got Talent
The music teacher from Milton Keynes caused a stir among viewers as they recognised him from other TV appearances and films
Stabbing near Birmingham school sees man rushed to hospital
Shard End
The man, in his 30s, was taken to hospital with serious stomach injuries after being found near Broadmead Academy
Birmingham traffic live as severe school fire forces major road to remain closed
Moseley
The huge blaze broke out inside the former Clifton Road school building in Balsall Heath
Primark
Primark to rollout new rules to all stores after 'successful trial'
Primark has confirmed that, following a successful trial, the service will be expanded to all stores in England, Scotland, and Wales.
Skincare lovers 'can't live without' £32 L'Oréal eye cream now just £10 in limited time Boots deal
Boots
The L'Oréal Paris 2.5% Hyaluronic Acid and Caffeine Eye Serum is normally £31.99 full price
M&S is charging £2 for something 'that used to be free'
Marks & Spencer
Jason Reid, who came across the usually-free additions, uploaded a photo with the caption: "*Rubs temples*
Jet2, Ryanair, Easyjet, TUI passengers with social media accounts given 'username' rule
Jet2.com
Ahead of the summer season, Ryanair, Jet2, TUI, Easyjet holidaymakers and passengers have been warned over the growing number of scams and swindles.
Ryanair and Wizz Air passengers who want to 'sit with their kids' warned
Ryanair
Consumer group Which? found that while budget airlines often had the cheapest headline fares, they were not always the best value for money when the cost of extras was taken into account.