All news for 2023-11-09

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'I'm in this year's John Lewis Xmas advert - I found one part of filming hard'
A carniverous plant is the unlikely main character in 2023's John Lewis Christmas advert as Snapper grows with the help of a young boy, who nurtures it into a very unconventional Christmas tree
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Opera icon Andrea Bocelli's tragic childhood accident that left him fully blind
Renowned opera singer Andrea Bocelli, who performs Festa in John Lewis' Christmas advert, turned to music for comfort as a child when he suffered from problems with his vision
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Tips on caring for a Venus flytrap - and truth about it digesting human flesh
A Venus flytrap is the star of the 2023 John Lewis Christmas advert, but how do you care for the carnivorous plant? And, more importantly, can the plant digest human flesh?
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Cyber Monday 2023 Xbox deals – best early sales and what we expect
If you're on the hunt for some early Cyber Monday Xbox deals then we've got you covered, with all of the best early sales in one place.
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Liverpool flop scored stunner in Toulouse but blamed Scouse accent for struggles
Liverpool will play in Toulouse for the first time in 16 years on Thursday night as they prepare for their next Europa League group game having taken control of Group E
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Optical illusion forces you to see blue eyes when it's 'impossible' to detect
A baffling new optical illusion has left people confused as it forces your brain to see blue colour where there isn't any - and it should be 'impossible' to detect
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Real Madrid end Mbappe interest leaving Premier League clubs on red alert
Real Madrid have long been linked with a move for France and Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe and have now made a decision over whether to finally pursue a deal
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Music legend behind John Lewis' Christmas 2023 advert and sweet song lyrics
Andrea Bocelli's voice features on the 2023 John Lewis Christmas advert with Snapper, the Venus flytrap and wannabe Christmas tree
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Andrea Bocelli recalled touching 'promise' Queen made him during private moment
Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli has enjoyed a close relationship with the British royal family - and has shared a bittersweet story about a private moment with the Queen
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Watch John Lewis' 2023 Christmas advert in full with Snapper the Venus flytrap
Snappy, the Venus flytrap and wannabe Christmas tree, takes a starring role in this year's tear-jerker John Lewis Christmas advert
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EastEnders' Rocky Cotton's exit date and storyline teased amid fire drama
EastEnders' Rocky Cotton, played by actor Brian Conley, is leaving the BBC soap soon - but when are his final scenes and does he die? Here's what we know about the exit...
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Five ways to 'easily and effectively' banish condensation from windows
Condensation that can be found on the windows each morning is an issue that plagues many homes in the winter months, but these five tips will banish it for good
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Cyber Monday 2023 PS5 deals – best early sales and what we expect
PlayStation goodies will be seeing major price cuts this Cyber Monday, but for those who just can't wait, we're running up the best early deals.
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Love Island's Curtis Pritchard brutally dumped as he delivers heartfelt goodbye
Love Island was rocked by a dumping on the latest episode of the programme, as Curtis Pritchard was kicked off the show alongside Love Island Sweden star, Lisa Celander
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North West savages Kim Kardashian as she brutally points out beauty error
On the latest episode of The Kardashians, Kim Kardashians' oldest child North West wasn't afraid to call out Kim Kardashian's beauty blemish while getting ready
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Kendall Jenner says she has 'most gorgeous baby' after surprise pregnancy news
Kendall Jenner teased fans in the latest episode of The Kardashians as she insisted she has 'the most gorgeous baby', despite being the only Kardashian-Jenner not to have children
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Kim Kardashian shares secret procedure she had done after iconic SNL gig
Kim Kardashian spoke about her hidden tattoo that she's kept hidden from her fans despite her previous remarks and swearing she'd "never put a bumper stick on a Bentley"
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Inside Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s prenup as she urges pal to sign agreement
Kim Kardashian hinted at her and ex-husband Kanye West's prenuptial agreement in the latest episode of The Kardashians, which comes as the rapper moves on with his new wife Bianca Censori
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Kim Kardashian admits she still believes in love despite three failed marriages
Kim Kardashian has been married three times and had a number of high-profile boyfriends, but the reality star is still searching for Mr Right and she's not giving up hope
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Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 review – better in every way, but not quite there
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 amps up the core fighting found in its predecessor, but the roster choices are absolutely baffling in this sequel.
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Liverpool handed midfield transfer boost after rivals lose star to injury
Jurgen Klopp's team are set to get a midweek break from their Premier League exertions, but the attention of some is already turning towards what needs to happen in January
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Kim Kardashian makes candid confession about quick Vegas wedding to Damon Thomas
Damon Thomas was Kim Kardashian's first husband, with the former couple getting married in Las Vegas in 2000. Their romance wasn't to be and they divorced four years later
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UK weather expert says snow could fall 'in days' and predicts 'white Christmas'
Bands of low pressure sweeping across the country make it “likely” that some areas of the UK could see snowfall in the coming days, according to weather forecaster James Madden at Exacta
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Bukayo Saka's injury concern as Mikel Arteta dealt Arsenal transfer blow
The Gunners enjoyed a dominant display at home against Sevilla on match-day four of the Champions League as Arsenal take a step closer to the knockout stages of the competition
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Hojlund shows true colours as he rips into Man Utd teammate in Copenhagen loss
Rasmus Hojlund was far from pleased with Diogo Dalot as Manchester United suffered a major blow in their hopes of qualifying for the last 16 of the Champions League