All news for 2023-08-17

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M&S announces another store closure - but it isn't all bad news for shoppers
M&S says it understands that the move will be "disappointing" for shoppers but it is now "prioritising" its staff and discussing the impacts the closure will have on them
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'I tried Starbucks' new clotted cream drink - it's the ideal bitter-sweet combo'
Starbucks has launched a UK-exclusive drink to celebrate its 25th birthday, and after trying it The Mirror's Ariane has found a new favourite summer-time beverage
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Inside Britney Spears' turbulent love life from British paparazzi to Jared Leto
Britney Spears is reportedly heading towards her third divorce after splitting from Sam Asghari and we take a look into her dramatic love life
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Britney Spears and husband Sam Asghari 'miserable' in last photos before split
Britney Spears and her husband Sam Asghari appear to be 'miserable' on their last couples holiday together in Cabo, just one month before they're said to have split
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This Morning star 'totally speechless' as she announces engagement
This Morning presenter and radio host Sian Welby admitted she was 'totally speechless' after her producer boyfriend Jake Beckett proposed to her on holiday
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Tommy Fury speechless as Molly-Mae makes blistering comment on his appearance
Tommy Fury was left utterly stunned when his fiancée Molly-Mae Hague made a rather scathing comment about his appearance on Netflix series, At Home With The Fury's
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Inside Lucy Bronze's family life as Lioness shares secret to World Cup glory
England will take on European rivals Spain in their first ever Women's World Cup final on Sunday - with Lucy Bronze facing several of her Barcelona team-mates in Sydney
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Michael Olise rejects Chelsea as Steve Parish confirms Crystal Palace U-turn
Chelsea had activated Michael Olise's £35million release clause at Crystal Palace but the winger has rejected the chance to join the Blues by signing a new contract
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Britney Spears and Sam Asghari may have 'faced challenges after honeymoon phase'
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are said to have split after 14 months of marriage, with one expert suggesting problems could have started when the honeymoon phase ended
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Rita Ora shares baby plans with husband Taika Waititi amid hopes to start family
Singing sensation Rita Ora has shared her future family plans with husband Taika Waititi after keeping their wedding and marriage a secret for over a year following their big day in August 2022
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Stubborn dog brings UK city to a standstill after refusing to drop traffic cone
The pooch's stubborn refusal to drop a traffic cone saw its walker with his tail between his legs as he tried to prise it - holding up cars on Edinburgh's Royal Mile
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Fire sees tube station closed and thousands evacuated
Billowing smoke can be seen pouring from Moorgate station on the London Underground with thousands of travellers evacuated due to a blaze being tackled by dozens of firefighters
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First look at BBC's The Reckoning shows Steve Coogan as paedophile Jimmy Savile
A controversial drama that seeks to explore the crimes of Jimmy Savile will be broadcast on the BBC this autumn. A first look image shows Steve Coogan portraying the paedophile
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Michael Parkinson's most famous sporting guests from Muhammad Ali to Shane Warne
Michael Parkinson, who has died aged 88, grilled some of sport's biggest stars over decades on TV and helped viewers get a better understanding of stars like Muhammad Ali and George Best
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Girl, 6, killed and two kids injured as van hits pedestrians in horror crash
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after the crash in Barton on Tuesday. A girl lost her life and two teens are in hospital
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Michael Parkinson's one regret and massive name who wouldn't speak to him on TV
Sir Michael Parkinson interviewed more than 2,000 guests during his 50-year career, including the Beckhams, Muhammed Ali and Madonna. But there's one person he never got to sit down with
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"I wore M&S x England Lionesses range you can wear to the office or a night out"
Reporter Dianne Bourne hit the 'back of the net' when she tried the England range from Marks and Spencer
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TV producer dies after falling 30ft from rope swing onto rocks by lake
TV news producer Kathryn Hoedt, 23, was described as a girl with a "vibrant personality and boundless enthusiasm" and she died in a freak accident on a rope swing at Lake Folsom, California
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Doorbell camera footage catches bear sneaking up on woman outside her house
A woman and her dog are confronted by a huge black bear outside her home, forcing them back inside - all captured on doorbell camera footage in Daytona Beach, Florida
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Tottenham told two-man transfer shortlist from which to replace Harry Kane
Tottenham are on the hunt to sign a replacement for Harry Kane before the summer transfer window closes with Ivan Toney and Evan Ferguson touted as potential targets
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Leeds clarify Gnonto 'legal' standpoint as Everton face transfer frustration
Everton have had a number of transfer bids rejected for Wilfried Gnonto this summer but the Premier League club have not given up hope of signing the Leeds United man
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Grandmother with 'ticking time bomb' in chest could die in seconds if it bursts
Patsy has been walking around with a 'ticking time bomb' in her chest that could kill her in seconds. Now, she must undergo surgery to have more time with her grandkids - but it comes with a high risk of death
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Skincare brand shoppers dub as 'miracle' for sensitive skin launches new range
Curél is the number one skincare brand in Japan for sensitive skin and its new skincare ranges works to replenish, protect and promote the natural ceramide moisturisers in the skin
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Charles honours Harry's hated aide who 'blocked him from seeing Queen'
Sir Edward Young, who was the late Queen's private secretary and was blasted by Prince Harry in his memoir Spare, has been awarded a top honour by King Charles after 19 years of royal service
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British blokes are twice as likely to fall in love at first sight than women
British men are twice as likely to fall in love at first sight compared to women in a new survey with one in six married couples saying they knew they had found the right person immediately