How Andy Burnham's wife went on disastrous Blind Date show while the pair were dating
The married couple first met as students at Cambridge University in 1989 - but their early romance had to overcome one unusual hurdle that was broadcast to millions.
British pawnbroker Ramsdens snapped up by Texas rival for £203m in blow to City
It is the latest in a series of takeover attempts by overseas bidders on British publicly listed companies in recent weeks.
Angela Rayner calls for more social housing and welfare as Labour big beasts jockey for jobs under Burnham - with Labour Left pushing for 'Red Ed' Miliband to be Chancellor
Behind-the-scenes lobbying has been ramping up with a focus on who will get the prized roles in Cabinet.
The dream job that will pay you £2,200 a month to travel Europe and talk to strangers
For some a unique opportunity might sound like the perfect role but for others the prospect would be a nightmare of epic proportions.
'There are more': Captain who raced to rescue of the Bayesian tells of finding Brit billionaire Mike Lynch's wife clinging to a raft after £30m superyacht capsized - and how she begged for him to keep searching for survivors
Mr Lynch, his 18-year-old daughter Hannah and five others perished after the Bayesian went down close to the fishing village of Porticello, Sicily, in August 2024.
Radio 1 presenter Lauren Layfield, 38, gives birth to her first child as she reveals baby boy's name and shares sweet family photo after IVF battle
Radio 1 presenter Lauren Layfield has given birth to her first child after an IVF battle.
The speedy hair dryer shoppers call 'better than a Dyson' is a budget price this Prime Day
SHOPPING: Give lackluster strands a mega makeover and revamp your tool kit this Amazon Prime Day, with huge savings on a top-end hair dryer that shoppers say is 'better' than big names.
Top City lawyer is cleared of assaulting his wife during row over money - as court hears she 'embellished' the details to 'gain an upper hand in the divorce'
Solicitor Boris Telyatnikov, 42, denied grabbing the arm of pharmaceutical executive Sophie Voigt-Firon while demanding she transfer £4,000 to his account.
Experts reveal how to stop hay fever immediately - as Britain braces for a 'pollen bomb'
The UK is on course to see record-breaking June temperatures of 38C today, and those with pollen allergies - officially known as hay fever - are being warned to brace themselves.
Moment delivery driver on student visa who raped stranger in car park is arrested by police at Gatwick Airport as he tries to flee to Pakistan
A rapist who attacked a 'vulnerable' young woman in a car park and tried to flee to Pakistan from Gatwick Airport has been jailed for 11 years after he was intercepted by police officers in the terminal.
Farm which supplied pork to major supermarkets admits animal cruelty offences after undercover filming captured staff abusing pigs
The footage, which was taken over an eight-day period, caught workers attacking pigs with a long metal fencing pole, known as a hurdle pin, in two separate incidents.
Tragic final moments of dad-of-two who 'jumped' over barrier at Madison Square Garden concert, witnesses reveal
Paul Kueker, 51, died on Saturday night when he plunged from 150 feet while attending a packed Goose rock concert inside the famous New York City arena.
Murder probe launched after girl, 14, found dead in beauty spot park
Lilly, 14, was reported missing by her worried family before police discovered a body late on Monday night in the Duffryn Park area of Blaina, near Ebbw Vale, South Wales.
New prostate cancer test detects more dangerous tumours than standard PSA screening, study finds
A new test could be more effective at detecting dangerous prostate cancer than current screening methods, a study suggests.
Apocalyptic weather sweeps the globe: UK and Europe suffer intense heatwaves while a Saharan dust storm hits the US - as experts warn extreme events are becoming the norm
Billions of people around the world are suffering the wrath of apocalyptic weather events this week.
I was a top TV executive but now, at 60, I stack shelves at Waitrose. It's just as challenging, but I'm happier: NICKY TAYLOR
After 35 years as a top executive in TV, I recently found myself standing in the chilled aisle at Waitrose stacking yogurts.
Lisa Snowdon, 54, recalls her menopause 'mistakes' as she reveals how she got back in shape after gaining 3 stone
Lisa Snowdon has looked back on her menopause 'mistakes' and how she got back into shape after gaining three stone from 'spiralling out of control'.
Two wives at war over bigamous millionaire's £1.8m fortune after they BOTH married him in Las Vegas are fighting over estate 'that could now be worth nothing'
Wealthy accountant and Second World War history expert James Dinsdale died of cancer aged 55 in October 2020. His death sparked a bitter court row over his fortune.
Prince William calls for united 'responsibility' for the environment as he joins Robert Irwin at Earthshot Prize event - after arriving in an electric London bus
The Prince of Wales arrived on a special electric bus to deliver a keynote speech highlighting the success of his Earthshot Prize.
What NOT to wear during a heatwave in the UK: Expert reveals the cringe and inappropriate hot weather outfits to avoid, especially if you're over 50 - and what to choose instead
The Daily Mail spoke to celebrity stylist Rochelle White to find out how to dress for a heatwave.
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