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Chelsea Flower Show goes potty for David Austin's rose

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A renowned Shropshire rose breeder has yet again walked away from the Chelsea Flower Show with a gold medal.

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Elvis Presley’s granddaughter fights company’s attempt to sell Graceland estate

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Riley Keough inherited the trust and ownership of the home after the death of her mother, Lisa Marie Presley.

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Glitch let couples apply for divorce early, minister reveals

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Judges are considering how to resolve the issue after a ‘technical fault’ let 67 couples get divorced after applying prematurely.

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Louise Thompson reveals if she will have more children after PTSD from birth

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Reality star Louise Thompson has said she will “never mentally be strong enough to carry a child” due to her post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a traumatic childbirth.

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Matt Chorley to host daytime politics show on BBC Radio 5 Live

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The move comes amid a shake-up at the station, and at Times Radio.

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"We never thought the business would grow in the way" says King's Award winner from Shropshire

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A Shropshire born businessman says he is 'incredibly proud and humbled' after receiving The King’s Award.

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Dolly Parton pays tribute to 9 To 5 co-star Dabney Coleman after death at 92

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Dolly Parton has paid tribute to “funny, deep and smart” 9 To 5 co-star Dabney Coleman following his death aged 92.

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Baby Reindeer among shows nominated for National Television Awards

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Netflix hit show Baby Reindeer has been recognised in the National Television Awards (NTAs) longlist for best new drama, while actress Jessica Gunning and creator-turned-star Richard Gadd received nods for best drama performance.

Monday, May 20

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Turkey’s leader claims Eurovision Song Contest is a threat to family values

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Swiss singer Nemo won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest earlier this month with The Code.

Dismay over Windsor Castle decision to end free entry perk for local residents

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The move by the Royal Collection Trust has been criticised amid fears locals will be priced out of visiting the famous royal fortress.

Tom Grennan gets married: ‘Life starts now’

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The singer confirmed he was getting married in May during an interview with BBC broadcaster Gabby Logan, after he completed the London Marathon.

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Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris to front new BBC series after Top Gear rested

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The two had presented Top Gear alongside Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff before an accident led to the programme being rested by the BBC.

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Stacey Dooley on West End debut: Theatre world has element of snobbery

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Stacey Dooley has said the theatre world has an “element of snobbery” as she discussed making her stage acting debut in 2:22 A Ghost Story this week.

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Shrewsbury's Carl Winchester on why he almost quit the game

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Carl Winchester has revealed he almost quit playing football when he was at Cheltenham due to a close personal tragedy.

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Timothy Spall to star in ‘unique’ BBC comedy-drama Death Valley

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The series has been commissioned by BBC Comedy and BBC Wales.

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Childhood Garfield fan Chris Pratt says being picked to star in film ‘surreal’

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The Hollywood actor arrived in style at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood for the world premiere, standing on the top deck of a double decker bus.

Sunday, May 19

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John Krasinski’s IF hits box office nerve with £27.5m North American debut

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Nothing has been a runaway hit in the bumpy early weeks of the 2024 summer box office season.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs apologises after CCTV emerges of apparent Cassie assault

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In a video statement posted to Instagram, Combs said his behaviour was ‘inexcusable’ and that he was ‘disgusted’ by it.

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Singer Laufey reveals why Kris Jenner gave her mint mouth spray at the Met Ball

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The singer discussed some of the celebrities she rubbed shoulders with on the night including the unusual interaction she had with the business mogul.

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Giovanni Pernice denies claims of ‘abusive or threatening behaviour’ on Strictly

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The statement from the Italian professional dancer comes amid reports that the BBC is looking into claims about his conduct on the show.

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Children centre stage at Chelsea Flower Show as green issues high on agenda

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All large gardens at the show, which is featuring junior judges for the first time, have had to undergo a ‘green audit’.

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Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldana emotional after standing ovation at Cannes

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Gomez, Saldana and Karla Sofia Gascon appeared emotional in videos shared online from the event as the audience roared their approval.

Saturday, May 18

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Taoiseach leads tributes following death of ‘trailblazer’ Tony O’Reilly

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The media magnate and former rugby star died on Saturday aged 88.

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Nicola Roberts thanks Girls Aloud fans for ‘most incredible opening night’

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The girl group have dedicated the tour to their late bandmate Sarah Harding, who died in September 2021 aged 39.

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Ant McPartlin thanks well-wishers for ‘kind messages’ following birth of son

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The TV presenter announced the birth of the baby boy named Wilder earlier this week.

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Girls Aloud kick off reunion tour with emotional tributes to late bandmate

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The foursome performed a duet with late bandmate Sarah Harding, whose vocals to song I’ll Stand By You played while they sang live.

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Yvette Fielding probes BBC after recalling Rolf Harris and Jimmy Savile incident

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The TV presenter has claimed she was left alone in a TV studio with Harris, who used the opportunity to sexually assault her.

Friday, May 17

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Chris Hemsworth leant into his Furiosa character’s commonality with dictators

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The Australian actor said on paper, his character was ‘quite layered’.

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Footage appears to show Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs assaulting singer Cassie in 2016

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Security footage appears to show Sean “Diddy” Combs assaulting R&B singer Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel corridor in 2016.

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Girls Aloud fans excited to ‘see them back together again’ ahead of opening gig

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The girl group pushed back their stage time by 30 minutes due to ‘Dublin motorway closures’.