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Alison Hammond reveals her first impressions of her new 'really naughty' Bake Off co-star Nigella Lawson after she replaced Prue Leith

09/04/26 23:43

Alison Hammond has revealed she's already embraced her new Bake Off co-star Nigella Lawson, with the pair even enjoying a day out together. The TV chef, 66, is set to join Paul Hollywood as a judge on the new series later this year after Prue Leith announced she was stepping down from the show. Speaking ahead of filming this month, Alison has shared that she already loves Nigella's 'naughty' side, with the star no stranger to cheeky innuendos during her cooking series....read

I won Bake Off - this is how much we're actually paid to compete and the hidden costs you never hear about on the show
05/04/26 09:18
Matty Edgell emmerged victorious on series 14 of the much-loved baking competition show, which aired on screens in late 2023
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Nigella Lawson leaves Bake Off fans in stitches with cheeky post as she smoulders in selfie with Paul Hollywood
01/04/26 12:50
The chef, 66 - who took on the role of new judge on Great British Bake Off for series 17 - took to her Instagram post to share a hilarious April Fools joke with her 3.1 million followers.
I won The Great British Bake Off but it was seriously gruelling - you hardly see the judges, producers shut down our conversations and there's one moment on set EVERYONE dreads
25/03/26 12:36
Matty Edgell, who took home the trophy on the baking series in 2023, explained there's a lot that goes on that viewers don't get to see on screen.
Princess Anne and Mary Berry join star-studded cast at Cheltenham on Gold Cup Day
13/03/26 20:15
The Princess Royal and the culinary icon were spotted cheering on the horses as the races came to a dramatic close.
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Winning the style stakes! The best dressed at this year's Cheltenham festival as the finale gets underway
13/03/26 11:48
It's one of the most competitive racing meets in the world - and the fashion stakes at Cheltenham Festival are just as high.
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Cotswolds style star Jade Holland Cooper - whose designs are loved by the Princess of Wales - reveals three fashion mistakes you must avoid to look chic at Cheltenham
11/03/26 14:39
As the official Luxury Fashion Partner of The Jockey Club at Cheltenham this week, this Ladies Day Cooper shares her insider race day dressing tips - and the styling mistakes to avoid!
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Nadiya Hussain says she lost three brand deals on day she announced Ramadan cook book: 'It dawned on everyone that I'm a Muslim'
26/02/26 15:04
The Great British Bake Off Star, 41, said she was considered 'too much' after writing the cookbook, Rooza, which was described as a 'culinary exploration of the Islamic world' last year.
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Prue Leith, 85, hits the catwalk for Vin+Omi's London Fashion Week show after quitting Bake Off as hosts Alison Hammond and Matt Lucas take to the front row to show their support
17/02/26 21:09
The television personality, 85, was back again modelling for the designer and was seen practicing her catwalk at The Art'otel in Hoxton ahead of the presentation on Tuesday.
Nigella Lawson admits she's 'really frightened' about joining Bake Off as she reveals her biggest concern about stepping into Prue Leith's shoes on This Morning - and can't resist cheeky swipe at Ben Shephard
29/01/26 13:03
Nigella Lawson has admitted she's 'really frightened' about joining the Great British Bake Off judging line up - as she opened up on her biggest concern about taking over from Prue Leith.
Nigella Lawson breaks cover as she is seen for the first time since being confirmed to replace Prue Leith as Great British Bake Off judge
29/01/26 11:59
Nigella Lawson has stepped out for the first time since being confirmed to replace Dame Prue Leith as the new Great British Bake Off judge.
'Paul has an ego the size of Neptune. Nigella will turn it all around': Inside Nigella Lawson's shock Bake Off 'move', the 'significant' salary she's set to be offered and why it could spell trouble for Paul Hollywood
24/01/26 00:29
One can almost imagine the conversations that have been going on at Channel 4 about who might take over from Prue Leith, who announced she's stepping down from The Great British Bake Off.
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Mary Berry, 90, reveals the tragic reason why she has been slim for so long and says she's bemused by the rise in weight-loss drugs
22/01/26 09:39
Dame Mary Berry has revealed the tragic reason why she has stayed so slim.
Prue Leith QUITS The Great British Bake Off after nine years as judge - and shares simple truth behind exit
21/01/26 15:22
The Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith has revealed she's leaving the Channel 4 show after nine years of judging alongside Paul Hollywood.
Strictly's longest-serving stars Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood bring Tess Daly to tears with heartfelt tribute in her final show after starring on BBC series together for 21 years
21/12/25 09:41
The presenter, 56, who has been at the helm of the ballroom for a whopping 21 years, said goodbye to the BBC show during Saturday's finale, alongside co-host Claudia Winkleman.
Attentive Princess Kate delights children at her Christmas Carol Concert as she spends time chatting with them all before service begins
06/12/25 10:04
Princess Catherine showed her attentive side yesterday as she spent time chatting with delighted children ahead of her Christmas Carol Concert.
Princess of Wales lines up starry cast for annual Westminster Abbey carol service billed as 'celebration of love'
29/11/25 00:05
Spearheaded by the princess, and supported by her and William's philanthropic arm, The Royal Foundation, the service will bring people together to celebrate love in all its form.
Dame Mary Berry, 90, reveals how she feels 'very lucky' to have a husband, 93, who is still with her
28/11/25 12:29
The TV personality, 90, has been married to husband Paul John March Hunning, 93, for nearly 60 years and they share two other children Thomas, 57, and Annabel, 55.
JOHN MACLEOD: As we slide into this dystopian re-run of the 1970s, just pray we don't have to eat the food...
26/11/25 21:23
As we slide back further into this dystopian re-run of the Seventies, why not eat like it? Or so I thought the other day when, for a few coppers, I picked up a glossy, 50-year-old volume from the honesty box...
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ROLAND WHITE reviews Mary at 90: A Lifetime of Cooking: Dame Mary baking in Titchmarsh's garden - could you get more British
25/11/25 23:53
You might remember that John Major once defined Britishness as warm beer, long shadows on cricket grounds, and old ladies cycling to Holy Communion through the morning mist.
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CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Mary At 90: A Lifetime Of Cooking: The horror! Mary's 1970s barbecue was a drain cover on breeze blocks
29/10/25 00:01
CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Mary turned 90 last March, though she's as bright as ever, and for this six-part celebration she is giving cookery lessons in everything from spaghetti to sponge
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Mary Berry reveals she thinks of her late son William 'everyday' after he died in a car accident at 19
14/10/25 23:52
The accident happened while William was visiting home from Bristol University in 1989. Mary, 90, counted herself as lucky she had two other children to look after when it happened.
Mary Berry swaps her apron for stylish tweed suit as the Queen of Cakes joins Jodie Kidd and Clare Balding for Holland Cooper Icon Series campaign
18/09/25 23:26
Mary Berry looked worlds away from her usual baking self in the home of her kitchen as she put on a very stylish display in a tweed suit for her latest campaign with Holland Cooper.
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National Trust angers its members by covering up feminist artwork after JK Rowling's name was removed
04/06/25 13:34
The National Trust has enraged its members by covering up an art piece about female empowerment when an activist restored JK Rowling 's name after it had been stitched over.
National treasure Dame Mary Berry 'lines up special new BBC project to celebrate her milestone 90th birthday'
04/05/25 00:08
Mary Berry is set to release a special new project with the BBC to celebrate her milestone 90th birthday.
Prince William surprises Mary Berry with sweet video message on her 90th birthday (and he can't resist making a cheeky joke!)
24/03/25 12:25
During a pre-recorded episode of the BBC show, airing at 7pm on Monday, The Prince of Wales, 42, shared a heartfelt message to Mary Berry as she turns 90 today.
Mary Berry opens up about tragically losing her son William 36 years ago in a car accident and says she was lucky to have known him for 19 years
20/03/25 14:18
Mary Berry has opened up about the tragic loss of her son William 36 years ago in a new interview and photoshoot with British Vogue.
Mary Berry: 'I'll celebrate turning 90 with booze and a year of partying' as she poses for Vogue and reveals she doesn't believe in going to the gym
20/03/25 11:48
The Great British Bake Off star is going all-out for her milestone birthday, admitting she is planning to have a whole year of parties with family and friends.
Dame Mary Berry reveals she is 'delighted' to support Comic Relief's Red Nose Day as she joins Angela Scanlon, Judi Love, and more
18/02/25 01:53
She is set to join the likes of Girls Aloud singer Kimberley Walsh, comedian Judi Love, radio and TV host Anita Rani and TV presenter Angela Scanlon in promoting the aprons.
How Queen Camilla introduced this bunion-busting footwear to celebrity friends Judi Dench and Mary Berry
15/02/25 13:59
Queen Camilla is known for her elegant yet practical footwear from Sole Bliss, a brand specialising in shoes designed for bunions.
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What would Mary Berry say? Strictly's John Whaite becomes first Bake Off star to join X-rated platform OnlyFans sharing explicit content after losing Steph's Packed Lunch gig
11/02/25 10:46
Strictly finalist John Whaite has become the first former Great British Bake Off star to join X-rated subscription site OnlyFans.
Podcast pick: The best audio show to listen to now
29/01/25 21:02
Celebrity chef Simon Rimmer is the host of this new podcast that was recorded at Tom Kerridge's Pub in the Park festivals last year.
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JOHN MACLEOD: I tossed out my toaster, kicked out my kettle and spent £9,000 on the ultimate middle-class kitchen status symbol...so why HAS my love affair with my Aga gone off the boil for good?
24/01/25 20:30
It sits squatly in my kitchen, like the repurposed engine of a battleship. A cast-iron vision in British racing green.
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Mary Berry makes emotional plea as she reveals the most important time to check in on bereaved loved ones - 35 years after the tragic death of her son
20/12/24 00:00
The former Great British Bake Off star, 89, said her plea came from the experience of losing her son William in 1989 when he was killed in a car accident at the age of 19.
Oti Mabuse begs Mary Berry 'not to cancel her' as she admits to disliking cooking and reveals husband Marius Lepure's unappetising signature dish
19/12/24 00:54
The professional dancer, 34, is set to appear on Dame Mary Berry's festive special, Mary Makes Christmas, where the legendary chef, 89, will teach her to make Christmas treats.
Why there's nothing more tedious than a social climbing man... particularly when he's your husband
06/12/24 01:58
Anyone walking into our kitchen right now would be forgiven for thinking they'd stumbled into the home of Mary Berry or Kirstie Allsopp.
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Have A Holly Dolly Christmas…from Parton's family favourites to Prue Leith's hacks, Constance Craig Smith selects the best cookery books to give this year
01/12/24 00:01
Is there a chef in your life in need of a present, or even a picky eater in need of inspiration? With Christmas round the corner look no further than our favourite cook books.
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Our best-ever Christmas recipes by Britain's top chefs, from Jamie Oliver to Rick Stein. They share their favourite dishes and the kitchen gadgets that make great gifts - and that they couldn't live without...
29/11/24 11:58
Prunes soaked in port, a pair of cockerels and packet stuffing... they're just some of the surprises these top TV chefs served up when we asked for their favourite festive memories.
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Prue Leith, 80, says she has become 'more reckless' because she is 'near the end of her life'
05/11/24 17:36
Prue Leith is taking life in her stride as she revealed on Tuesday that she has become 'more reckless' with her life decisions as she ages.
Mary Berry's Foolproof Dinners review: An empty fridge, an unused oven... sounds like a job for Dame Mary, writes ROLAND WHITE
30/10/24 00:35
You might feel Alan is somewhat overexposed on television, but he turned out to be the perfect pupil. He really, really can't cook and lives on takeaways.
Strictly host Claudia Winkleman joins Dame Mary Berry in the kitchen as they whip up a pastry free quiche for the latest series of Foolproof Dinners
29/10/24 12:37
The Traitors' host, 52, was seen joking around in the kitchen alongside baking legend Mary as they whipped up a storm for her Foolproof Dinners series.
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'I'm a dreadful dancer - if I went on Strictly I'd be Anne Widdecombe mark 2!' admits Mary Berry, as she reveals secrets behind age-defying energy at 89
29/10/24 12:07
Thirty years after she could have been drawing her state pension, Mary has just made another TV series, written an accompanying book and still stays up all night perfecting recipes
How Great British Bake Off has has weathered presenter spats, a carousel of hosts and 'tension' in the tent
08/10/24 16:05
Earlier this week, Danish-British comedian Sandi Toksvig - who co-hosted the show from 2017-2020 - revealed that her Bake Off stint felt like 'the longest three years of her life'.
Prue Leith reveals she tried to quit The Great British Bake Off after the filming schedule became too intense
16/09/24 23:41
The restaurateur, 84, has been a judge on the cooking competition since she replaced Mary Berry 2016.
TALK OF THE TOWN: Earl of Devon turns his Hogwarts-style castle into a classroom after dozens of pupils hit by floods
08/09/24 00:16
TALK OF THE TOWN: Pupils at a flood-ravaged primary school have moved from makeshift classrooms into a Hogwarts-style castle, thanks to a local aristocrat
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Paul Hollywood leaves Bake Off fans reeling after revealing his controversial stance on the classic British Victoria Sponge
23/08/24 15:32
The 58-year-old, best known for being a judge on the Great British Bake Off in the UK, has come under fire after his statement sent shockwaves through our cake-loving nation.
Huw Edwards 'bombarded' young men with celeb selfies after seducing them on 'sugar daddy' websites: Shamed ex-BBC star tried to impress with snaps of him next to Mary Berry and Tom Jones
03/08/24 22:09
The young man, who was 23 at the time, said he felt like Huw Edwards, 62, was using his showbiz connections to try and impress him.
COURT REPORT: It's a Battle of the A-Listers against the British GP, Madison Keys is reduced to tears and Wimbledon pay tribute to Mail Sport's legendary tennis correspondent Mike Dickson with his family in the Royal Box
07/07/24 20:05
JAMES SHARPE AT WIMBLEDON: Centre Court boasted a humbler array of celebs on Middle Sunday, with celebrity chef Mary Berry among those choosing SW19 over the British Grand Prix.
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Who's who in the royal box at Wimbledon? Baking legend Mary Berry and tennis VIP Rod Laver join A-lister Salma Hayek and others to watch the action on day seven
07/07/24 16:32
Wimbledon day seven has commenced, meaning a host of VIPs are watching the action live from the Royal Box.
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Salma Hayek is accompanied by billionaire husband François-Henri Pinault as they join Gabby Logan and Mary Berry in the Royal Box on day seven of Wimbledon
07/07/24 14:29
The actress, 57, cut a sophisticated figure in a navy tweed blazer and a pair of matching trousers, as the couple made their way to their seats.
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Alison Hammond CONFIRMS return of The Great Celebrity Bake Off as she teases star-studded line up
07/06/24 11:33
The 49-year-old and co-host Dermot O'Leary , 51, revealed what they had been up to throughout the week when she revealed she'd been busy filming the beloved Channel 4 cookery competition.
Mary Berry, 89, exudes elegance in a blue dress as she makes a rare appearance with her granddaughter Abby Hunnings at the Derby Festival
01/06/24 15:41
The famed chef, 89, perfectly matched her belted blue dress to her hat and accessorised with pale nude shoes and a purse.
Prue Leith admits she almost didn't apply to replace Mary Berry on the Great British Bake Off as she feared she wouldn't tick the Channel 4 show's 'diversity boxes'
24/05/24 01:06
Dame Prue Leith, 84, has admitted that she almost didn't apply to replace Mary Berry on the Great British Bake Off as she feared she wouldn't tick the 'diversity boxes'.
DARCEY BUSSELL: 'Mary Berry named her dog after me!' Ex-Strictly star reveals she has the perfect pedigree to judge the canine champions at Goodwoof, Britain's biggest doggie festival
10/05/24 21:01
Dame Darcey Bussell will be a judge at Goodwoof doggie festival in Chichester on 18-19 May.
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Why did Kate Middleton delay releasing Princess Charlotte's birthday photo? Royal held back snap marking her daughter's 9th birthday a week after doing the same with portrait of Prince Louis
02/05/24 10:01
Today, Kate and William broke tradition for the second time in weeks by delaying the release of her birthday portrait until late morning on the big day, rather than at midnight.
Kate Middleton breaks tradition again on Princess Charlotte's birthday just a week after being late to share a new photo of Prince Louis
02/05/24 07:32
Princess Charlotte is nine today, with royal watchers all over the world eagerly anticipating a new picture of the young royal.
Will Kate Middleton and Prince William release a photo for Charlotte's birthday? Royal fans eagerly await a new picture of the Princess as she turns nine
01/05/24 16:11
Kensington Palace typically releases portraits of the Wales children early in the morning to mark their birthdays - but didn't share a snap of Prince Louis until the afternoon.
Great British Bake Off's Martha Collison has given birth: Youngest-ever contestant welcomes a baby boy as she reveals unusual name
29/04/24 09:43
Great British Bake Off's youngest-ever contestant Martha Collison has given birth to her first baby, a little boy who arrived a little overdue.
The Great British Take Off! Paul Hollywood sports superhero costume and cape as he is hoisted into the air to film flying scene for new TV project
25/04/24 12:12
The Great British Bake Off star, 58, sported a full superhero suit, before being hoisted up into the air.
Inside Kate Middleton's sweet annual midnight tradition for Prince Louis' birthday - as new portrait of beaming young royal is released
23/04/24 09:14
Kate, 42, previously revealed that she's known for staying up late the night before her children's birthdays to whip up a homemade cake for their special day.
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Paul Hollywood 'strikes six-figure deal to front famous brand as he gears up for Bake Off return'
19/04/24 23:52
The Great British Bake Off star, 58, will appear in the site's latest campaign where he will use his surname as a pun to promote their 2-4-1 cinema tickets offer.
Paul Hollywood is joined by proud mum Gill as he receives an MBE for services to broadcasting and baking from Princess Anne - and admits he would pick William and Kate to appear on Bake Off
17/04/24 13:52
Celebrity baker Paul Hollywood has been awarded an MBE at Windsor Castle for his services to baking and broadcasting on Wednesday.
That'll cost a bit of dough! Bake Off star Dame Mary Berry's childhood home in Bath where she lived during the Second World War goes on the market for £2.8million
20/02/24 11:23
The former Great British Bake Off judge lived at South Lawn in Bath from the age of six until 15 and remembers having to hide in the cellar during blackouts in the Second World War.
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Her husband says she's a poster girl for geriatric sex. Just don't ask Prue Leith how often they do it!
17/02/24 02:29
His wife may be Queen of the Kitchen but it is Mr Prue Leith who is leading this tour of the marital quarters. There is nothing beige here, either in the décor or the marriage.
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Prue Leith reveals she was called 'the posh b**ch' by disgruntled Bake Off fans after replacing Mary Berry - and admits 'funny and natural' husband John Playfair could upstage her on new show
15/02/24 13:14
The South African TV personality was drafted in as the much-loved Mary Berry 's replacement in 2017, when the show relocated from its original BBC home to Channel 4 .
Easy but impressive: The dinner party dishes that will make your guests think you've spent hours in the kitchen - when it actually took half an hour
05/02/24 11:52
The cheat's guide to perfect dinner party dishes: From mouthwatering mains to a butterscotch pie, impress your guests with minimum effort with our selection - including some Mary Berry classics.
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Naomi Campbell looks stylish in electric blue as she joins Eleanor Tomlinson and Anna Wintour at Harrods for iconic store's Burberry hosted 175th anniversary party
02/02/24 00:04
The supermodel, 53, caught the eye in an electric blue cropped jacket, in keeping with the event's theme, as she posed for photos outside the Brompton Road shop.
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Why silver generation love to wear bold colours: Researchers discover our perception of colour changes as we age - which is why some older people prefer brighter tones
21/01/24 23:56
Researchers have discovered that the reason some prefer brighter tones is because our perception of colour changes as we age.
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Great British Bake Off's youngest-ever contestant Martha Collison reveals she is pregnant with her first baby and jokes she has a 'bun in the oven'
02/01/24 14:28
Martha, now 27, shot to fame on Bake Off in 2014 at the age of just 17, delighting then-judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood with a talent beyond her years.
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The cheat's guide to the perfect Christmas dinner! Make the gravy today, microwave the Brussels the night before and whip up a pud in six minutes
17/12/23 21:43
Christmas is creeping up on us - and somewhat faster than those tasked with cooking the festive feast for the whole extended family might like.
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Mary Berry's Highland Christmas review: Now even Mary adds a dash of political correctness to her dishes, writes CHRISTOPHER STEVENS
14/12/23 01:21
CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: When even Mary Berry is striking a blow against the patriarchy, you know it's going to be a very woke Christmas.
Fan favourite BBC show set to return with a series of special Christmas episodes
07/12/23 13:04
Fans of one much-beloved BBC show will be thrilled to hear the series is making a surprise appearance on TV screens this winter.
Omid Scobie's book Endgame sold 6,448 copies in its first five days
07/12/23 07:00
The hatchet-job against the Royal Family has been widely pilloried even by normally sympathetic media outlets like the New York Times.
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Omid Scobie's book Endgame sold just 6,448 copies in Britain in its first five days despite storm of controversy - and has now plunged to 215 on the Amazon 'bestsellers' list
06/12/23 11:38
The hatchet-job against the Royal Family has been widely pilloried even by normally sympathetic media outlets like the New York Times.
King and Queen are joined by Prince William and a dazzling Kate Middleton as they put on a united front at Buckingham Palace Christmas Diplomatic Reception amid Omid Scobie racism row
05/12/23 20:32
Accompanied by Queen Camilla and The Prince and Princess of Wales , Charles, 75, welcomed more than 500 dignitaries to Buckingham Palace for the glittering annual Diplomatic Reception.
Kate Middleton meets mother of nine-year-old who walked on his prosthetic legs to raise £1.6m who is overcome with emotion at seeing the Princess of Wales
05/12/23 11:57
Ignoring the rumblings of any royal drama, Kate, 41, officially opened the Evelina London Children's Day Surgery Unit.
Meghan wears bracelet gifted by King Charles on first outing since 'royal racists' were named in The Netherlands - sparking speculation she's 'using her jewellery to send subtle messages'
05/12/23 09:39
Meghan, 42, stepped out in Santa Barbara on Monday wearing a Bentley & Skinner diamond tennis bracelet - a gift from the King worth at least £4,900 atop her Cartier bangle.
Dutch journalist who was the first to spot the names of the two 'royal racists' in his country's translated Endgame says he is 'auctioning off his copy of the book for charity'
04/12/23 21:37
The Dutch journalist has said the proceeds of the book's takings, which have since been pulled from shelves in The Netherlands, will go to a charity called Autersbond.
Omid Scobie's book Endgame drops out of Amazon's top 100 list and sits behind the Beano Annual and Diary of a Wimpy Kid - as copies disappear from window displays in High Street bookshop
04/12/23 12:10
Endgame by Omid Scobie currently sits 139th in the UK bestseller book charts based on Amazon sales, which are updated hourly to reflect recent and historical sales of every item.
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How Mary Berry poached salmon on holiday in the Highlands… in an old tin bath
03/12/23 00:20
Great British Bake Off star Dame Mary Berry has revealed one rather unusual kitchen experience which few are likely to repeat.
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