All news by author: Julia Banim

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Death of The Body Shop - pioneering vision to price hikes and controversy
Once a titan of the high street, The Body Shop is now facing a serious crisis, collapsing into administration and leaving hundreds of jobs across the UK at risk
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Linda Robson and Pauline Quirke's friendship from close pals to 'envy and feud'
Linda Robson and Pauline Quirke have enjoyed a close friendship for many decades, being there for each other 'through thick and thin' - but they've also navigated a few ups and downs along the way
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Last moments of Columbia astronauts whose team knew death was near as craft fell
Ahead of new BBC documentary The Space Shuttle That Fell To Earth, we take a look at the tragic final moments of of the seven astronauts aboard Space Shuttle Columbia
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Bagpuss star Emily now and wild theory that left fans fearing she'd died
As classic children's TV show Bagpuss turns 50, we take a look at what child star Emily Firmin is up to nowadays, from her creative career to her passion for the environment
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Poignant history behind William's royal announcement just days after Harry visit
Prince William's fourth annual Earthshot Prize will this year be held in South Africa, a country which holds plenty of poignant significance for the future king, and his brother Prince Harry
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Siobhán McSweeney's life off-screen from parent tragedy to relationships
As Siobhán McSweeney returns to The Great Pottery Throw Down, we take a look at her life behind the scenes, from her relationships to the sad loss of her parents
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Countryfile's Charlotte Smith's rare lung condition and scary misdiagnosis
Countryfile's Charlotte Smith spent years believing she had an extremely rare life-limiting lung condition, and was relieved to later discover that she had in fact been misdiagnosed
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Gabrielle shares rare medical issue that means she always keeps one eye covered
Singer Gabrielle has shared what her hidden eye really looks like beneath her covering, explaining why she chooses to always keep it concealed beneath an eyepatch
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Dragon's Den star Emma Grede's glam life after making millions with Kardashians
Dragon's Den star Emma Grede now lives an extremely glamorous life in LA, having made a fortune through her highly lucrative collaborations with the Kardashians
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Rishi Sunak 'ruled by shadowy figure who murders bunnies', Nadine Dorries claims
Nadine Dorries boldly claimed that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is ruled by a 'shadowy fixer' with a love of violence, who she likens to a James Bond villain
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Paul Chuckle contacts brother Barry's ghost after spirit haunts bathroom toilet
Paul Chuckle has attempted to make contact with his late brother Barry's ghost, after experiencing a number of instances of supposed paranormal activity in home, including his downstairs toilet
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Inside Sugababes' feud - 'bullying', sly comment and fall-out
With the Sugababes set to be honoured for their contribution to music at this year's MOBO Awards, we take a look at their various feuds behind the scenes, including bullying accusations and heated remarks
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Alison Hammond's mysterious love life and men who gave her 'cold feet'
As beloved presenter Alison Hammond receives a nomination for this year's MOBO awards, we take a look at her love life behind the scenes, from her 'cold feet' confessions to the mystery man who left This Morning viewers thrilled
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Free haunted house demolished after no-one moves in - but creepy image appears
Five years after a 'haunted house' was advertised completely free of charge in Louisiana, US, we take a look at what happened next, and the Google image that has given some the creeps
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Agonised man unable to get NHS dentist rips out 5 of his own teeth using pliers
As hundreds queue outside a newly opened NHS dental surgery, we take a look at the story of a man so desperate for dental treatment, he ended up ripping out five of his teeth
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Boris Becker's wild love life from cupboard romp to 'sperm theft' claims
As the former world number one tennis player, Boris Becker has led a truly extraordinary life both on and off the tennis court, and this of course includes his wild relationship history
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Radford family's eye-watering net worth despite being forced to shut business
The famously large Radford family has reportedly amassed an equally mammoth net worth over the years, despite having been temporarily forced to shut their pie business back in 2020
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Plane passenger won't let man take empty seat next to him - and people agree
A plane passenger has opened up about why exactly he refused to let a man take the empty seat beside him, and plenty of people understand where he was coming from
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'I still breastfeed my five-year-old - mums should wean at their own pace'
A mum has opened up about why she still breastfeeds her five-year-old son, arguing that parents should take as long as they need to wean their little ones, and that her decision shouldn't be seen as 'weird'
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Mum leaves people aghast after naming child after 'disappointing British city'
A new mum has left people astonished with her unique choice of baby name, with some remarking that it puts them in mind of a 'disappointing British city'
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Expert's simple £1.25 iron cleaning hack also helps combat condensation
A cleaning expert has shared their savvy £1.25 hack for getting burnt irons gleaming like new once more, and it could also help you rid your home of condensation
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Chinese zodiac 2024 - three animals will bring luck in the Year of the Dragon
With the Chinese New Year on the way (February 10), we'll soon be entering the Year of the Dragon, and there are three zodiac animals in particular who should be in for a bit of luck
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Easily missed breast cancer symptom that isn't lump and can be seen on your skin
To mark World Cancer Day, experts are warning of a lesser-known breast cancer symptom that isn't a lump and can be spotted on your skin - and it's all too easy to miss
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Couple refurbish home for £500 after buying everything on Facebook Marketplace
A savvy couple has managed to refurbish their new home for just £500 by buying everything from Facebook Marketplace - saving themselves £6,000 in the process
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Original Casualty stars now - from tragic deaths to Oscar wins
As Casualty viewers prepare to say goodbye to the beloved medical drama's longest-running cast member, we take a look at what the original doctors and nurses are up to nowadays