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Lionel Richie on touching inspiration behind Three Times A Lady as he turns 75
As Lionel Richie turns 75 this month, a compilation of some of his most memorable interviews - with everyone from Michael Parkinson, to Jools Holland and Steve Wright - is being released as a tribute to a man whose songs have become a soundtrack to many people's lives.
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Son's emotional admission after dad was shot dead in brutal gangland murder
It was New Year's Eve 1993 when Newcastle doorman Viv Graham was brutally murdered - 30 years on the case is still unsolved
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'Covid knocked my life off balance - but climbing a tree changed everything'
While the COVID-19 pandemic proved challenging for most people, it was particularly difficult for Rhys Morris, who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in April 2020 after completely withdrawing from education and struggling with his anxiety.
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Everything we know about escaped 'drug boss' The Fly amid global manhunt
A 'drugs gang boss' nicknamed 'The Fly' has escaped and two prison guards have been shot dead during an attack on a prison van earlier today. Here's everything we know about the criminal...
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Rio Ferdinand's brutally honest advice to parents after family's tough times
Former Man United and England defender Rio Ferdinand opens up about mental health.
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Man who cheated death twice shares incredible ways he survived two disasters
It was Friday April 30 1999 - 25 years ago to this day - that racist and homophobic bomber David Copeland planted a bomb in the Admiral Duncan pub in London's Soho killing four people and injuring 70 more. Gary Fellowes survived but, remarkably, it wasn't the only time he's cheated death
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'Spam is back in fashion - so I tried the delicious sandwich locals rave about'
An English Earl may have invented the sandwich back in the 18th century but now a cafe owner has gone one step further with the Spamwich.
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Michaela Strachan says crying on camera 'helped her cope' after year of loss
Wildlife host Michaela Strachan took part in BBC Two's Pilgrimage but didn't expect to be 'ugly crying' on camera
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Late Queen's one-word reply to 'problem child' Prince Andrew sex assault case
As Prince Andrew's controversial BBC interview is thrust back into the spotlight in Netflix's new offering, Scoop, we take a look at the late Queen's reaction to much denied claims that her son had sex with alleged Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre
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Professionals forced to live in vans, cars and tents in hidden housing crisis
Housing charity Crisis estimates more than 18,000 people in England live in vehicles or tents, and Bristol, which has the most expensive rents outside London, is a hotspot for campervans
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Sarah Ferguson 'fought to stop Prince Andrew's doomed interview'
Sarah Ferguson has remained loyal to Prince Andrew despite their divorce in 1996, and the Duchess of York is said to have fought hard to bring his Newsnight interview to a halt
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Cast of Hook now - tragic death, cheating scandal, and 'harassment' apology
Hook: The 1991 film of an adult Peter Pan who has forgotten his childhood is on Channel 5 this Easter, but where are the original cast now? The Mirror takes a look
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Paul O'Grady's relationship with daughter as she speaks out on childhood
As the Life and Death of Lily Savage airs on ITV1 this Easter to mark the first anniversary of Paul's passing, the Mirror takes a closer look at his relationship with his daughter
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'I tried UK's best chippy that has secret batter recipe and celeb customers'
You can't go wrong with a fish supper on Good Friday - and certainly not at the country's best fish and chip restaurant. I took a visit to see if it was deserving of the accolade and got a little bit more than I bargained for
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Corrie star Kate Ford's showbiz love life and painful divorce from TV husband
Tracy Barlow might be breaking husband Steve McDonald's heart in Coronation Street, but it was the other way round for actress Kate Ford in real life who was left devastated by her own divorce
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EastEnders Lauren star's dramatic real life - rollercoaster marriage and axing
Jacqueline Jossa may be back on our TV screens as Lauren Branning in EastEnders but both her career and real life relationships have been a bit of a rollercoaster ride
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Jeremy Clarkson's wild love life - furious exes, 'affair' and injunction
Jeremy Clarkson rose to fame when presenting Top Gear in 1988 and enjoyed a colourful love life before settling down with his current partner
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Emmerdale Paddy star's life off-screen from famous wife to quirky side gig
Actor Dominic Brunt has played vet Paddy Kirk in ITV 's Emmerdale for nearly 30 years but away from the Yorkshire Dales his life couldn’t be more different
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Who Banksy is - everything we know from name to real age and huge net worth
Banksy fans think they have worked out who the street artist is after spotting a familiar face by his tree painting in Finsbury Park, London
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Life of 'geek' killer who watched couple die on phone after poisoning them
Mummy’s boy Luke D’Wit, who killed elderly couple Stephen and Carol Baxter, with fentanyl and watched on his phone as they died, had pretended to be a doctor from Florida and created a fake support group to trick the couple
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Late Queen's unprecedented gesture for Kate Middleton that made feelings clear
The Queen was a big fan of Princess Kate Middleton and reportedly went out of her way to make her feel welcome before she died in September 2022 with a simple gesture
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Princess Anne was almost kidnapped at gunpoint before hero stepped in
It was the year Abba won the Eurovision Song Contest with their hit Waterloo, but for some people 1974 may conjure up more sinister memories of the time Princess Anne was almost kidnapped
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James Bond 'star' Aaron's love life and 23-year age gap with wife he met at 18
Best known for starring in superhero comedy Kick-Ass, Avengers and The Fall Guy, Aaron Taylor-Johnson is rumoured to be the next James Bond. But is his love life as exciting as 007's off screen?
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Louis Walsh called Ronan Keating a 'George Michael wannabe who must be stopped'
As Louis Walsh took a swipe at Boyzone singer Ronan Keating in his latest Celebrity Big Brother rant, we look back at their longstanding feud and the time he likened him to a ‘George Michael wannabe’
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Royal photoshop controversy that went viral before Kate's photo gaffe
Kate Middleton isn’t the only royal to cause controversy after manipulating images of her family - we take a look at another time royals caused a huge media storm