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To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Kerry Katona has revealed she is freezing her eggs, aged 42, so her partner Ryan Mahoney has the option to be father to his own children, if he wants to in the future. The Atomic Kitten singer appeared on Loose Women today when she made the announcement. Katona is mum to five children, after welcoming her first child Molly-Marie McFadden in 2001 with Brian McFadden. She later welcomed daughter Lilly-Sue with the Westlife star, before having Heidi and Maxwell with ex-husband Mark…

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Nicole Barnes, 29, was found dead next to her daughter, 3 (Picture: Liverpool Echo) A mother was found dead on the sofa next to her three-year-old daughter after teachers reported her missing from the school run. Nicole Barnes, 29, never showed to pick up her other three kids, prompting the school to call her partner Craig Sharnock. A friend went to check on the mum-of-four and tried to resuscitate her, but she was pronounced dead by paramedics at the property in Bootle, Merseyside. Her cause of death is currently unknown but the family have confirmed she was ‘fit and healthy’.…

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Ending your membership can stop you buying items you don’t need (Picture: Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News) Amazon Prime Day 2 – or Early Access Sale as it’s officially called – is back for the second big wave of deals this year. The idea is that those who have signed up to the popular subscription service get access to exclusive discounts and vouchers – a thank you for being a loyal member. In the past I was one of those who couldn’t wait for the sale, and would snap up a number of products at reduced prices. The vast…

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Elaine Worsley was struggling with her mental health when she was dismissed (Picture: Getty Images) An HMRC admin worker who suffered with depression has won almost £250,000 in compensation after being fired by a boss who she claimed ‘made her life a misery’. Elaine Worsley’s relationship with manager and former friend, Linda Marrison, deteriorated when she refused to let her take New Year’s Eve off, an employment tribunal heard. She later refused to let her move teams, and told her to go home during a heated discussion which left her ‘distraught’. After going on leave, Ms Worsley started to have…

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Police have said they conducted a second search of the family home on Monday morning. He previously stated that investigators had searched the family’s swimming pool and a nearby pond. ​Police have said they conducted a second search of the family home on Monday morning. He previously stated that investigators had searched the family’s swimming pool and a nearby pond.

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Colin Farrell lapped up the applause at the Venice Film Festival – for a time (Picture: Getty Images) Colin Farrell has revealed the honest truth about getting a 15-minute standing ovation at a film festival and, while flattering, is downright exhausting. The Batman actor is currently starring in The Banshees of Inisherin alongside Brendan Gleeson and Kerry Condon. Directed by Martin MacDonagh, the comedy-drama takes place on a remote island off the coast of Ireland, and follows Padraic (Farrell) as he deals with the sudden end of his friendship with his pal Colm. Padraic attempts to repair the damaged relationship…

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We are beautiful, no matter what they say… (Picture: Youtube/Instagram/Christina Aguilera) Christina Aguilera has announced a new music video for her hit song Beautiful in honour of its 20th anniversary. Beautiful is arguably one of the star’s most iconic songs, alongside the likes of Dirrty, Lady Marmalade, and Fighter. Released back in 2002 (feeling old yet?) on her album Stripped, the song earned Christina a Grammy for best female pop vocal performance, and we can totally understand why with that high note. Two decades on, the star has surprised her fans by revealing the empowerment anthem will have its time…

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Roy Keane is interested in returning to the dugout (Photo: Sky Sports) Manchester United legend Roy Keane has said that any reports linking him to the West Bromwich Albion job are ‘nonsense’. He did however claim that he is still interested in going back into management at some stage in the future. West Brom are on the hunt for a new manager after sacking Steve Bruce on Monday after a disastrous eight months in charge, with the Baggies winning just one of their opening 13 games this season, which has left them 22nd in the Championship. Keane, whose last management…

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Martine shared her devastation at the loss of her brother (Picture: @martinemccutcheon) Former EastEnders star Martine McCutcheon has shared how devastated she is after the death of her brother aged 31. The actress revealed that her brother, LJ – Laurence John – died suddenly with ‘no medical explanation’. Taking to Instagram to share the sad news, McCutcheon wrote: ‘My heart is forever broken… ‘My baby brother, my gentle giant, sadly passed away, suddenly, 2 weeks ago. He was 31 years old. ‘There is no medical explanation as to why we lost him so soon and whilst we investigate further, we…

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‘I’m going to send you to go give something to your uncle.’ This is what my dad told me one day when I was 13. It was the school summer holidays and I was living with my family in a small town in West Africa at the time. My uncle lived in the city, but I didn’t know him very well. So my father handed me a sealed brown envelope and I made the journey to my uncle’s house. When my uncle opened the envelope, there was a green book. It had my picture in it. He showed me the…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Tuesday’s papers lead with various stories including the latest on the cost of living crisis, political stories and stories from sports and entertainment. Cost of living crisis & soaring inflation One of the more popular stories being splashed on the front page is the cost of living crisis as its forecast UK inflation could exceed 18.6% in January. The Financial Times leads on the forecast and says 18.6% would be the highest rate among Western nations. This month the Bank of England predicted higher gas prices would push inflation above 13%, but the sector’s rapidly increasing…

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