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Bridget Jones’s fictional flat could have nearly tripled in price since the first film depicting the character was released in 2001, according to calculations by a property website. Rightmove found the average asking price for a one-bedroom flat in Borough, London, the heart of Bridget’s romantic escapades, has jumped by 195%. Back in 2001, when Bridget, played by Renee Zellweger, was navigating her diary entries and disastrous dates, the average […]

Harry Maguire’s thumping header secured FA Cup holders Manchester United a controversial late 2-1 comeback win against his former club Leicester and returning favourite Ruud van Nistelrooy. The former Leicester defender was offside but there is no VAR at this stage of the FA Cup. Van Nistelrooy rejoined the club in the summer as one of Erik ten Hag’s assistants and looked set to haunt his former employers on his […]

The King and Queen have been joined by Victoria and David Beckham, Donatella Versace, Dame Helen Mirren, Edward Enninful and Stanley Tucci for a black tie dinner to celebrate Italian cuisine at Highgrove. Charles and Camilla invited Italian-American Devil Wears Prada actor and well-known foodie, Tucci, and the Italian ambassador to the UK, Inigo Lambertini, to the Gloucestershire estate on Friday night to enjoy a feast of sustainable ‘slow food’. […]

Dancing On Ice professional skater Eric Radford will skip this weekend’s show, becoming the latest competitor to get an injury this year. The 40-year-old Olympic gold medallist from Canada has been partnered with EastEnders actress Charlie Brooks since the ITV competition began last month. A statement to the Dancing On Ice Instagram said: “Unfortunately, Eric Radford has sustained an injury during rehearsals. Following medical advice, he will not be able […]

Re-runs of old Gino D’Acampo shows have been pulled from the ITV schedule following allegations of inappropriate behaviour made against the TV chef. The 48-year-old Italian presenter has been accused of “dozens” of allegations of misconduct over more than a decades, with his behaviour described as “unacceptable” and “distressing” by those making accusations, an ITV News investigation has claimed. D’Acampo has “firmly denied” the allegations in a statement to the […]

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is looking forward to the “huge challenge” of getting Marcus Rashford back to his best. The 27-year-old has joined Villa on loan on from Manchester United until the end of season, with the option of a permanent transfer in the summer. Rashford left his boyhood club after being frozen out under new boss Ruben Amorim, with his performances having stagnated over the last couple of […]

A retired police officer has been cleared by a jury for knocking two men off an electric motorbike in order to “protect life”. Former-Pc Tim Bradshaw, 55, was found not guilty of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, after a trial at Portsmouth Crown Court. The jury took one hour to reach the verdict, and to clear him of an alternative charge of causing serious injury by driving without due […]

Grenfell Tower will be “carefully” demolished in a process likely to take two years, it has been confirmed. The Government has officially confirmed the west London block’s future, having been met with criticism from some bereaved and survivors following a private meeting earlier this week. Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner “prioritised engagement with the community” since taking up her role last summer – and has met with […]

A man who shook his partner’s toddler to death after staying up late playing video games has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 25 years for the 22-month-old’s murder. Christopher Stockton, 38, was in sole charge of Charlie Roberts when the boy suffered a fatal head injury in the Darlington family home, but his mother Paula admitted neglecting him prior to the murder. Roberts, 41, was suspicious […]