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Sadiq Khan refuses to rule out sending in bailiffs to chase unpaid ULEZ fines after revealing TfL is owed almost £400m
12/09/24 17:25
Drivers who fail to pay their Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) fines could find bailiffs at their door, as Sadiq Khan revealed all 'options' could be used to chase almost £400million in outstanding debt. An eye-watering £376m in unpaid fines has now been racked up as thousands of drivers of cars that do not meet strict environmental standards fail to pay the controversial daily £12.50 charge. It is thought Transport for London's bad debts are now in excess of £450m, with a large proportion of that attributed to ULEZ,...read
Drivers have just five days to speak out against Sadiq Khan's newest tolls on two major London routes - with a £180 fine if you don't pay up
29/08/24 14:24Drivers have until September 3 to leave feedback on the proposed tolls for the Blackwall tunnel and the upcoming Silvertown tunnel before Transport for London (TfL) makes a final decision.
Vigilante admits posting messages on Facebook encouraging people to damage ULEZ cameras and to sending threatening email to firm behind the technology
27/08/24 17:42Joseph Nicolls, 43, , sent Yunex Traffic a message in May last year intended to cause 'distress or anxiety', Woolwich Crown Court heard. He will be sentenced at the same court on September 20.
Bailiffs sent to millions more drivers as number of unpaid traffic fines doubles since Covid - amid claims motorists are 'selfishly' ignoring laws
19/08/24 09:14Bailiffs sent by the council and knocking of the doors of motorists demanding payment for unpaid traffic fines has doubled since the pandemic, figures say.
Britain's fake number plate crisis: How duplicitous drivers are buying £10 plates online to fool enforcement cameras into making millions of 'misreads' per day
30/06/24 08:31Doctored number plates bought online for as little as £10 are being used to trick enforcement cameras and avoid Ulez charges.
Labour would 'declare war' on motorists by introducing ULEZ-style road pricing schemes and 20mph speed limits across the country, Tories claim
21/06/24 21:00Transport Secretary Mark Harper (left) claims a Labour government would 'declare war' on motorists by introducing Ulez-style road pricing schemes, as introduced by London Mayor Sadiq Khan (right).
Tories blast Keir Starmer's promise to fix one million potholes a year if he wins power saying he has already declared 'war on motorists' with Labour backing for 20mph speed limits and ULEZ in London
12/06/24 14:31Sir Keir Starmer last night pledged to crack down on Britain's pothole plague, saying he 'loves driving' and is as 'irritated as everyone else' at the state of the nation's roads.
Mark Harper: Wherever Labour is in power, we can see their thirst to frustrate, delay and tax drivers cannot be quenched
07/06/24 21:32I know that for many who live in towns and villages across the UK, the car is an essential mode of transport. Something city-obsessed Labour don't seem to understand, or simply don't care about.
Tories pledge to end Labour's 'all-out war on the driver' with plans to REVERSE Sadiq Khan's Ulez expansion in London and give local residents greater power to block 20mph zones and low-traffic neighbourhoods
07/06/24 21:30Writing for MailOnline, Transport Secretary Mark Harper today accuses Labour of seeking to 'force [drivers] off the roads' if Sir Keir Starmer becomes prime minister.
Battle of the Battle Buses: From Labour's brand-new Ulez compliant Yutong, the Tory's Mercedes-Benz Tourismo and the Lib Dems' 'Yellow Hammer' - here's what parties are travelling in as campaigns hit the road
01/06/24 23:42Labour 's deputy leader Angela Rayner launched her 5,000-mile UK tour on Saturday with help from party leader Sir Keir Starmer and shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves .
Keir Starmer dodges Diane Abbott questions saying he has 'dealt with that issue' as Labour and Tories launch their election battle buses
01/06/24 09:06Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and deputy Angela Rayner unveiled Labour's bright red people mover in Uxbridge - while the Tories showed off their blue coach 250 miles away in Redcar.
Sadiq Khan's TfL considers legal action at International Court of Justice against foreign embassies over their refusal to pay back £150million in congestion charges
21/05/24 14:09Transport for London has revealed diplomats from foreign countries owe £145.5million in payments for the congestion charge since it was introduced by former mayor Ken Livingstone in 2003.
US Embassy hits back at Sadiq Khan's TfL as it refuses to pay £14.6m London congestion charge bill because it has 'diplomatic exemption'
21/05/24 08:04Diplomats claim they should be exempt because they view London's congestion charge as a tax, which would therefore mean they would not have to pay under the Vienna Convention.
Sadiq Khan meets the Pope at Vatican environment summit as he boasts that election victory shows Londoners want him 'at the vanguard of the climate movement' despite ULEZ backlash (but he flew to Rome)
16/05/24 15:43Sadiq Khan, who is kicking off his third term, has met the Pope and counterparts from other cities at a summit.
M25 reopens ahead of schedule after weekend of disruption which saw drivers diverted 19 miles around Britain's busiest motorway to allow a new bridge to be installed
12/05/24 23:42The M25 closed in both directions between junctions 9 and 10 in Surrey on Friday while concrete beams for a new bridge were installed. It reopened last night, seven hours ahead of schedule.
M25 closure: Britain's busiest motorway falls silent as drivers face 19-mile diversion plus £180 Ulez fines if they stray off route
11/05/24 09:43The M25 closed in both directions between junctions 9 and 10 in Surrey from 9pm last night while concrete beams for a new bridge are installed.
M25 shuts for the hottest weekend of the year: Drivers warned of delays over course of 19 mile diversion due to closure between junctions 9 and 10 of Britain's busiest motorway until Monday morning
10/05/24 20:19The M25 has closed for the hottest weekend of the year as drivers are warned of delays over the course of a 19 mile diversion.
M25 drivers have only a few hours to make their journeys before Britian's busiest motorway shuts at 9PM for the weekend
10/05/24 18:01The M25 will be closed in both directions between junctions 9 and 10 in Surrey from 9pm on Friday until 6am on Monday while concrete beams for a new bridge are installed.M25 drivers face miles of jams as motorway closes for four days with motorists warned to pack extra food and drink and told they could be hit with £12.50 Ulez fine if they stray off official diversion routes
10/05/24 06:04The M25 will be closed in both directions between junctions 9 and 10 in Surrey from 9pm on Friday until 6am on Monday while concrete beams for a new bridge are installed.
What do the next four years really look like under Sadiq Khan? Mayor's plans to fight crime in lawless London with PCSOs who can't arrest, add more EV charging points despite a tiny fraction of locals owning an eco-car... and bring WrestleMania to capital
06/05/24 14:35At a closer glance, Sadiq Khan's election manifesto vows to hire 500 PCSOs who have no arrest powers to fight spiralling crime in lawless London, as well as install EV charging points
Drivers who ignore signs for 19-mile diversion during M25 closure and use their satnavs to try and find shortcuts risk ULEZ fines, highways boss warns
06/05/24 13:00Drivers who ignore signs for a 19-mile diversion during the closure of the M25 and try and find shortcuts risk being slapped with ULEZ fines, a highways boss has warned.
The 'Blade Runners' strike again: Anti-ULEZ activists cut down string of hated spy cameras across London in the hours after Sadiq Khan was re-elected as Mayor
06/05/24 11:40The group went on an angry rampage across the capital in the aftermath of Khan's historic win, cutting poles in half, spray-painting cameras, and in one village setting them on fire.
Bring on the election! Sadiq Khan tells Rishi Sunak it is time to go to the polls as he wins historic third term as London mayor after trouncing Tory rival Susan Hall in a landslide - and hints he could enter national politics saying 'wait and see'
04/05/24 14:58The Labour Mayor thanked Londoners for voting him back in after he trounced his Tory rival Susan Hall - dashing rumours that he could be ousted by a backlash over ULEZ, crime and Gaza .
Sadiq Khan closes in on London mayor victory as allies boast he has 'done better than anyone could have expected' as counts show him gaining votes from Tories - despite rumours Susan Hall could pull off a shock amid ULEZ and Gaza backlash
04/05/24 11:41Labour sources hailed initial results from the count showing the incumbent gaining votes from the Tories - saying they expected the same 'right across London '.
Local election results 2024: Could Sadiq Khan REALLY lose in London? Labour insiders panic over surge by Tory Susan Hall amid ULEZ and Gaza backlash - but Keir Starmer says he is 'confident' the mayor will hold on
04/05/24 07:06Votes are being counted in the capital with Labour on high alert for Tory candidate Susan Hall to pull off a shock upset.Judgement day for Sadiq: London's mayoral election is on a knife edge Labour insiders claims - with bookies slashing odds on shock defeat for Khan as Tories close the gap in a tight race
04/05/24 00:36Labour insiders have claimed that the mayoral election for London is on a knife edge, as bookies have slashed their odds on a shock defeat for Sadiq Khan.
Rishi election nightmare continues: Tories lose control of more true-blue councils as election guru warns party could lose half of the seats it is contesting... but at least the rebels have stood down!
03/05/24 22:55Earlier today, the Prime Minister suffered the indignity of seeing of seeing a Labour mayor win in his own constituency as the party hemorrhaged councils and seats.Labour mayor wins in Rishi Sunak's backyard as Tories endure torrid local elections that see them lose slew of true-blue councils and hundreds of seats in crucial general election battlegrounds
03/05/24 15:24Labour's David Skaith became the inaugural elected mayor of York and North Yorkshire this afternoon, a new position that covers the Prime Minister's Richmond constituency.Rishi Sunak puts a brave face on local elections disaster as his survival hopes are boosted by Tory mayor holding on in Tees Valley - after Blackpool South by-election collapse and council bloodbath
03/05/24 10:33As he tries to fend off a fresh coup bid from Tory rebels, Rishi Sunak admitted that results so far were 'disappointing' but insisted Keir Starmer had still not sealed the deal.
Local elections 2024: Tories turn on Rishi after disastrous night sees council bloodbath, a hammering from Labour in Blackpool South by-election and Reform sucking up support - as Keir Starmer gloats that voters want to 'turn the page'
03/05/24 08:43Rishi Sunak is hunkering down for a grim day as results continue to flow in, with experts warning the Conservatives are on track for their worst showing in 40 years.
Rishi takes a beating in brutal night for Tories
03/05/24 06:14Rishi Sunak is hunkering down for a grim day as results continue to flow in, with the most striking so far Keir Starmer seizing the Lancashire seat.
Local elections 2024: Tories 'face worst results in 40 years' while Starmer gloats of 'seismic' Red Wall win in Blackpool South by-election as experts predict bloodbath of 500 councillors with Rishi warned he MUST get better
03/05/24 03:48Rishi Sunak is hunkering down for a grim day as results continue to flow in, with experts warning the Conservatives are on track for their worst showing in 40 years.
Tories face bruising night: Rishi's Conservatives lose Rushmoor - home of the British Army - after nearly 25 years in charge, while Labour win Hartlepool and Thurrock and even Reform could make gains as local election results pour in
02/05/24 23:57Labour are boasting of being 'on track' for power at Westminster after making gains in key council contests.
Polls CLOSE in crunch local elections: Rishi Sunak holds his breath after millions of Britons cast their vote - with Tory rebels circling the PM amid predictions the party could suffer a council and mayoral bloodbath
02/05/24 21:00The Prime Minister - and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer - will be nervously awaiting the results of council elections across 107 local authorities in England.
Sadiq Khan and Tory rival Susan Hall cast their votes in London mayor election - as she warns contest is 'last chance' to put someone who will 'get a grip on crime' in City Hall
02/05/24 08:33Sadiq Khan, who is hoping for a third term, took his dog along as he cast his ballot alongside wife Saadiya this morning.
May the 2nd be with you! Sadiq Khan wins Luke Skywalker's backing to remain mayor of London as Star Wars actor Mark Hamill urges voters to support the Labour politician tomorrow
01/05/24 11:15The Hollywood star claimed a vote for Mr Khan was a vote 'for a fairer, safer & greener London' in a post to his millions of social media followers.
Tory mayoral hopeful Susan Hall demands Sadiq Khan implement an ULEZ 'amnesty' for Thursday's local elections amid fears a million people could be turned off voting by £12.50 charge
29/04/24 11:29The Conservative candidate warned that 'no one should have to pay £12.50 to vote' at this week's local elections .
Renaming Overground lines, Ulez expansion and a bizarre pledge to bring the Super Bowl to Britain if re-elected: Sadiq Khan's 'vanity projects' revealed as London Mayor hits residents with 71% 'stealth tax'
28/04/24 11:06The Mayor of London has spent £140million on introducing the hated Ulez scheme and £6.3million on the renaming of Overground lines all while increasing the Mayoral General Precept.
Sadiq Khan issues grovelling apology for suggesting Chief Rabbi's criticism of his Gaza ceasefire call was down to his Muslim-sounding name
26/04/24 10:42Sadiq Khan revealed he had said sorry after venting his frustration during an interview about the backlash he faced.
Home secretary James Cleverly accuses Sadiq Khan of grandstanding and talking more about the fighting in Gaza than 'black kids getting murdered in south east London' ahead of mayoral election next week
25/04/24 16:01The Home Secretary launched a broadside ahead of the mayoral election in a week's time, accusing the Labour incumbent of being 'asleep at the wheel' on crime and other issues.
Is the London mayor race tightening? Poll shows Sadiq Khan leading Tory rival Susan Hall by 13 points - the smallest gap yet - with a week before crunch election
25/04/24 09:16Savanta research found that the Labour incumbent is 13 points ahead of Tory rival Susan Hall - the smallest gap yet.
Sadiq Khan is slammed by Mayoral rival Susan Hall over lawless London and 'pointless' ULEZ expansion during foul-tempered debate
24/04/24 09:08Sadiq Khan came under fire from Tory candidate Susan Hall as they clashed on LBC with just over a week until crucial local elections.
'There's no way he won't bring in pay-per-mile': Susan Hall claims 'untrustworthy' Sadiq Khan will hammer London drivers again as they clash ahead of next week's mayoral election
23/04/24 18:24Ahead of next week's London mayoral election, the Tory candidate said there was 'no way' Mr Khan won't bring in a new road charging policy if he wins a new term.
Brazen thief uses an angle grinder to slice through lock on a moped parked outside packed pub in leafy London suburb
23/04/24 07:54The thief, dressed in black with a white helmet, is seen in the video squatting down as he uses the power tool outside The George IV pub on Chiswick High Street, west London on Saturday night.
Susan Hall mounts last-ditch bid to close the gap on Sadiq Khan vowing to 'stop the war on motorists' in London by scrapping ULEZ and boost police numbers in 27-page manifesto - but Labour snipes at '£500m black hole' in her spending plans
22/04/24 09:49A recent poll showed Mr Khan is set for an historic third term in City Hall with the Labour politician holding a 19-point lead over Ms Hall ahead of the 2 May vote.
Is this the moment Sadiq Khan's future plans for pay-per-mile road charging in London were confirmed? Senior ally of Labour mayor tells election transport event new driving tax is only ruled out 'for now'
17/04/24 17:59Hackney Labour councillor Mete Coban slipped out the remark as he took part in a Future of London Transport hustings this afternoon.
Ulez cameras are handing out fines to the wrong drivers in London because of a system error, motorists claim
17/04/24 01:01Drivers claim they are being fined for not paying their Ulez charge because cameras have wrongly identified their cars - and in some instances the motorists are hundreds of miles away from London.
Humiliation for Sadiq Khan and his much-hated Ulez scheme after TfL admits it messed up after fining motorist for his car's use in London - two months after he had donated it to the Ukraine army 1,500 miles away
16/04/24 15:04Charles Cooper, 65, drove his Volvo SUV more than 1,400 miles to donate his car to a Ukrainian charity in August 2023 only to find that just two months later it had been fined for being driven in a Ulez area.
Detours on second M25 weekend closure will be TWICE as long as previous diversion with drivers being sent on 20-mile route that threatens 'carmageddon' - will YOU be affected?
16/04/24 06:30The seven-mile section of the motorway between junctions nine and ten in Surrey will be closed in both directions from 9pm on Friday, May 10 until 6am on Monday, May 13.
Drivers warned to brace for more M25 closure chaos as motorway is shut for a SECOND weekend next month so concrete beams for new bridge can be lifted into place
15/04/24 14:33The seven-mile section of the motorway between junctions nine and ten in Surrey will be closed in both directions from 9pm on Friday, May 10 until 6am on Monday, May 13.
ANDREW PIERCE: How Sadiq Khan has spent £21million plotting a pay-per-mile scheme to hammer drivers even more - while denying all knowledge of it
11/04/24 00:51Hidden in an undisclosed building in TfL's property network, engineers are developing a secret road-charging system. The plans are so hush-hush Sadiq Khan is reluctant to talk about them.
Tories double down on claims Sadiq Khan is plotting a 'pay-per-mile' charging scheme for London drivers with new attack ad
10/04/24 16:03The Conservatives highlight how London's mayor previously ordered transport bosses to work on plans to charge motorists for every mile they drive.
The congestion capital: How London's roads are more clogged up now than before ULEZ was rolled out - as it emerges Sadiq Khan spent £3million planning a 'smart' pay-per-mile road charging system
10/04/24 15:29Data compiled by TomTom showed that car journeys around London are taking longer now than they did five years ago, pre-ULEZ, due to increasing amounts of congestion.
Revellers demand refunds for £50-a-ticket Lantern Festival after claims event is a 'scam' and has used promo footage of other parties around the world... (but already has two sell-out shows)
10/04/24 11:15Lantern Festival UK is selling tickets for gatherings in Birmingham and London over the next three months at which people will be allowed to release fire lanterns into the night sky.
Fresh blow for Sadiq Khan's ULEZ revolution as figures reveal congestion in London is worse than it was five years ago
09/04/24 23:40Daily average congestion levels in the capital was 45% last year, up from 37% in 2019 when Khan launched the ULEZ scheme, which was designed to lower congestion levels
Anti-ULEZ protesters clash with Met Police officers as they're prevented from protesting hated low-emission scheme outside Sadiq Khan's London home in heated scenes
09/04/24 11:31A group of demonstrators reacted with fury after officers stopped them from marching close to where the Mayor of London lives in the south of the capital.
I scrapped my 20-year-old car for just £250 because TfL said it wasn't compliant with ULEZ... two weeks later, they admitted they were wrong
04/04/24 06:31Tracy Doherty, 60, used her 2000 Renault Megane Sport Alize (pictured) to drive from her home in Bexley, south east London to visit and care for her 80-year-old mother Elizabeth Henry in Woolwich.
Take that, Sadiq! Bizarre moment vigilantes dressed as Batman install bat boxes in bid to stop ULEZ cameras being set up amid backlash to Mayor's hated scheme
31/03/24 10:18In a hilarious video, two men dressed as the crime-fighting caped crusader come bounding across the road in Chessington, south London, as the superhero's iconic theme tune plays.
The race to be London's next mayor: Sadiq Khan has comfortable lead in polls over Tory Susan Hall in bid to secure his third term in office...but Count Binface is 1000/1 outsider to win May vote
29/03/24 12:05This year's London Mayoral election is expected to go down to the wire as more than five million London voters head to the polls in less than five weeks.
Sadiq Khan pledges 1,300 more police officers, PCSOs and Special Constables on London's streets (just two months before he asks voters to re-elect him)
27/03/24 16:26The Mayor of London made the pledge alongside shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper while out on patrol with officers from the Metropolitan Police in Earlsfield.
Londoner shows off the letters he says contains £30,000 of Ulez fines he has racked up taking his son to school
27/03/24 16:08The man was filmed proudly showing off dozens of letters supposedly carrying correspondence from TfL demanding he pay up for allegedly breaking the rules of the hated scheme.
Anti-Ulez campaigners hang bat boxes on cameras to stop them from being repaired in latest stunt against Sadiq Khan's scheme
25/03/24 22:25Bats are protected by law and it is a criminal offence to disturb their resting places and breeding sites. The newly installed boxes are accompanied by notices reading 'Stop. This is a bat box'.
Slow-moving tractor convoy descends on central London during rush hour: More than 100 furious farmers threaten to cause gridlock in capital as they assemble in Westminster for angry protest over government support
25/03/24 16:48The campaign groups Save British Farming and Fairness for Farmers of Kent have assembled for a 'go-slow' convoy and drive around Westminster which started at 6pm.
Bridal boutique is forced to relocate outside of ULEZ after owner revealed expansion 'crippled' her business and lost her 70% of her customers
25/03/24 13:57A bridal shop owner claims she has been forced out of London by the controversial ULEZ scheme after its expansion 'crippled' her business and she lost '70 per cent' of her customers.
Sadiq Khan squirms on ULEZ: Labour Mayor tries to reassure angry Londoners he WON'T toughen charging zone as election looms
24/03/24 15:19London Mayor Sadiq Khan said he was 'categorically' ruling out tightening the standards for the controversial charging zone.
We've been threatened with bailiffs over £1,000 in ULEZ fines... even though TfL admits our cars ARE compliant
23/03/24 14:59A couple was threatened with bailiffs over nearly £1,000 in unpaid Ulez and Lez charges which they were not allowed to appeal - even though TfL said their cars meet emissions standards.
Tory fury as Bill to scrap Sadiq Khan's 'unfair' ULEZ expansion in London is filibustered by Labour MPs
22/03/24 15:14A backbench Bill tabled by Conservative MP Gareth Johnson would have allowed ministers to reverse the controversial policy in London .
Keir Starmer praises Sadiq Khan's hated ULEZ expansion as London Mayor goads critics that the 'sky didn't fall' in at re-election campaign launch
18/03/24 13:20Keir Starmer offered backing to the controversial policy at the official launch for the London Mayor's reelection campaign.
More than 1,000 of Sadiq Khan's City Hall staff are on a salary of £100,000 or above, figures reveal
17/03/24 22:33Meanwhile the number of six-figure earners is up from 655 in 2018-19 to 1,146 last year, with 772 of them working for TfL alone. The transport body also had 18 employees on over £250,000.
I got a cheeky anti-Ulez number plate to celebrate my victory over Sadiq Khan's TfL minions - but now they are after me again
17/03/24 08:54Transport for London admitted in January that my 2002 Porsche Boxster was Ulez compliant, so I decided to celebrate by buying a private number plate to celebrate the victory with the letters ULZ.
Sadiq Khan's Ulez lottery: TfL hits drivers with fines despite not knowing if cars are compliant due to dodgy database
10/03/24 14:43London's motorists are facing a secret 'ULEZ lottery' as MailOnline can reveal the actual emissions released by older cars can have no bearing on if they are hit with a fine.
My Porsche is Ulez compliant but TfL forced me take it off the road - here's how YOU could be next
09/03/24 07:33EXCLUSIVE: Alex Fernandes, 74, from Wimbledon, was forced to take his 'pride and joy' 2002 Porsche off the road after the Mayor expanded the ULEZ to every London borough last year.
Widow's fury after Sadiq Khan rolls out 'anti-motorist' 20mph speed limit while claiming there's 'no money' for pelican crossing that would have saved her husband's life
04/03/24 14:13Terence Gillard, 84, was hit by a car on September 11, 2022, while crossing a dangerous junction on the Great West Road in West London, which left him with catastrophic injuries.
Less than one in 50 cars for sale in London is ULEZ-compliant and affordable to those on a budget, new data shows
02/03/24 10:40According to research from Auto Trader only 461 out 24,500 vehicles, which are for sale across Greater London, meet the capital emissions standards and are affordably priced at less than £2000.
Sadiq Khan 'headed for a big win' in London Mayor battle as poll puts him 25 points ahead of Tory rival Susan Hall
27/02/24 10:31Sadiq Khan was 25 points ahead of his Tory rival Susan Hall in research by YouGov, on 49 per cent to Ms Hall's 24 per cent.
Moment 'Blade Runner' cuts down ULEZ camera and 'fries' another with device as activists fightback against Sadiq Khan's hated scheme
26/02/24 22:17Video posted on social media shows a man in a full-face mask to hide his identity sawing down a street pole that has a camera attached to it in broad daylight.
Sadiq Khan faces fresh questions over public spending after he sends £117k 'night tsar' - who is also a BBC DJ - around the world on luxury trips to 'build partnerships' - despite London's declining party scene as 1,165 venues shut in three years
26/02/24 02:16Amy Lamé, the woman put in charge of rejuvenating night culture in the city, has been criticised for travelling to Australia, Italy and Spain while presiding over the decline of London's nightlife.
Sadiq Khan finally allows non-Ulez compliant 4x4s to be sent to Ukraine - as war enters its third year
24/02/24 10:17Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said 4x4 cars scrapped under Transport for London's Ulez scheme will be eligible to be transferred to Ukraine to operate as ambulances at the front line.
How it took a group of woke ad execs 13 days of riding on trains, five months of 'co-creation workshops with writers, poets and performers' (and £100,000 of public money) to dream up Sadiq Khan's 'patronising and insultingly twee' London Overground rebrand
16/02/24 17:01The Labour mayor gave branding firm DNCO five months and £115,275 of taxpayers' money to come up with Lioness, Mildmay, Windrush, Weaver, Suffragette and Liberty.
All aboard the £6m Suffragette line: Sadiq Khan's TfL paid agency £115,000 to explore 'decolonisation and queer histories' for London Tube colouring project - with £6.3m of taxpayer's money going on new maps, loudspeaker announcements and direction signs
15/02/24 13:30Sadiq Khan's Transport for London paid a branding agency more than £115,000 for five months of 'naming research' before it unveiled the revamp of the London Overground lines.
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Cher withdraws bid for conservatorship of troubled son Elijah Blue Allman after the two finally 'reach agreement' in bitter feud
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AJ Odudu is a vision in white halter-neck gown while Leigh-Anne Pinnock stuns in a sequinned maxi dress as they lead stars at Chet Lo catwalk show
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WFH giving you backache? Australia's favourite office chair lands in the UK and shoppers can't get enough: 'Most comfortable chair ever'
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Who is Jay Blades' estranged wife Lisa Marie Zbozen? Inside her 'incredibly sad' split with the Repair Shop star
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Frankie Bridge stuns in a plunging waistcoat as she and Joel Dommett lead the stars at the AllSaints show for London Fashion Week
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Ashley Roberts suffers a fashion blunder as she struts out of the Heart FM office in a chic white mini dress
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Julia Roberts' brother Eric FINALLY apologizes to movie icon for claiming he 'made' her - as he reveals the 'undoing' of their relationship
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Katy Perry makes out with male model while laying down in the middle of the street for steamiest music video yet
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EXCLUSIVEHelen Flanagan shows off her toned figure in a pink bikini as she packs on the PDA with new boyfriend Robbie Talbot on first holiday together
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Dave Bautista breaks his silence over weight loss transformation after being 'uncomfortably big'
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BBC pulls episode of show featuring Jay Blades after The Repair Shop star was charged with controlling and coercive behaviour towards estranged wife
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Halle Berry, 58, dishes on her 'zero sugar' wellness routine which includes vitamin cocktails and red light therapy
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Colder weather is coming! Your new season favourites from Phase Eight have arrived - from knits to kitten heel boots, here's what we're buying
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The Critic review: It's Agatha Christie on steroids (and McKellen's magnificent), writes BRIAN VINER
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The Repair Shop star Jay Blades appears in court charged with controlling and coercive behaviour against his estranged wife
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Lily Cole dazzles in a slip black dress while Dianna Agron looks elegant in a navy gown as they strut their stuff at Completedworks' show during LFW
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BBC announced Jay Blades would be part of 'exciting new' The Repair Shop tour on same day he was charged with controlling and coercive behaviour towards his wife
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Lady Gaga had 'no ego' filming Joker: Foile À Deux - after responding to high school Facebook bullies
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EXCLUSIVEDecline of Barbra Streisand's stepson laid bare as photos reveal dumpster diving and years of living rough despite family's millions
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Who is Annaliese Neilsen? Meet the 'alt porn goddess' being scrutinized over Dave Grohl relationship as Foo Fighters frontman reveals secret baby
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Mrs Hinch sobs on social media as she asks her followers for advice on how to deal with grief after her father's death
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Karate Kid star Chad McQueen's tragic final post was poignant tribute to his legend father Steve McQueen
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James McAvoy details 'rough' first meeting with celebrity crush Jennifer Aniston: 'It wasn't great'
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Escape To The Chateau's Dick Strawbridge, 65, reveals the question he was scared to ask wife Angel, 46, on their first date
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Courtney Love's shock claim Dave Grohl hit on Frances Bean at 19 goes viral AGAIN 12 years after rocker and her daughter vehemently denied it
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Justin Timberlake arrives in Sag Harbor court to plead guilty to DWI
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Pregnant Jorgie Porter shows off her blossoming baby bump in a chic knit dress as she steps out with her fiancé Oliver Piotrowski
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EXCLUSIVECillian Murphy shows off his muscles in a fitted T-shirt as he bulks up to reprise Peaky Blinders role after his weight loss for Oppenheimer
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The Grand Tour's Richard Hammond announces 'exciting' new project as his Amazon Prime show with Jeremy Clarkson and James May ends
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Abbey Clancy claims 'I'm halfway between a freak and sexless' in frank Loose Women interview - and says she uses podcast with Peter Crouch 'as free therapy'
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Netflix fans rave over 'best film of 2024' with whopping 95% Rotten Tomatoes score - gushing about 'amazing twist' they didn't see coming
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Jeremy Clarkson gives telling one-word answer to question about his struggling pub after string of complaints and negative reviews
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Kate Winslet makes frank confession about her personal life as she reveals how she is boosting her sex drive and wants other women to do the same
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Sharon Stone, 66, flaunts her sensational figure in a tiny zebra-print bikini - as she reveals secret workout hack
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Kate Hudson looks glam as she chats with Kaia Gerber at the Shell premiere after party - amid huge revelation about the actress and Dave Grohl's scandal
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EXCLUSIVELiam Gallagher's daughter Molly Moorish flees Manchester to live with Derby FC's Nathanial Phillips... but only lasts 24 hours
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Helen Skelton insulted by co-star Dan Walker during filming for Yorkshire Great and Small - with former BBC Breakfast host forced to apologise
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Ed Sheeran takes a break from his world tour to perform for delighted British troops and their families in Cyprus
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Victoria Beckham reveals the sweet thing husband David did on their first date in new Vogue documentary
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Lila Moss poses for selfies with The Clash's Mick Jones' daughters Ava and Stella - as they party with the Gallagher kids and more famous offspring at LFW
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Chris Hemsworth jokes about the haircuts he gave his young sons in hilarious interview: 'Did you use a bowl?'
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Harry Styles goes casual as he joins his My Policeman co-star and long-term pal Emma Corrin at his S.S. Daley Show for London Fashion Week
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Nicole Kidman says there's 'no such thing as a perfect marriage' as she discusses relationship with husband Keith Urban
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FKA twigs wears sports bra under a sheer top as she unveils major new performance artwork with eleven moving bodies at Sotheby's
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Ashely Tisdale reveals she threw up on herself while giving birth to her second daughter
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Megan Fox strips off for racy sex scenes as she stars as a seductive evil robot for new movie Subservience alongside Khloe Kardashian's ex
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Lauren Goodger tearfully admits she 'hasn't got anyone' as she opens up on her crippling loneliness in the wake of daughter Lorena's death
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Dave Grohl's cozy relationship with 'alt porn goddess' comes under scrutiny amid his shock cheating scandal and secret love child reveal
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A fitting send off for a football icon: Band leads funeral procession for Sven-Goran Eriksson as David Beckham and Nancy Dell'Olio attend
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G Flip reveals ceremony with Selling Sunset star wife Chrishell Stause in Melbourne was actually the couple's THIRD wedding
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! EastEnders set gets a festive makeover to film explosive episodes - and fans already have theories
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Lil Wayne breaks silence over 2025 Super Bowl Halftime snub: 'It broke me'
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Lottie Moss slams 'heroin chic' trend made famous by supermodel sister Kate and lauds 'body positivity'... after revealing she overdosed on Ozempic
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Alison Hammond divides This Morning fans as she reveals controversial measures she takes to keep tabs on her teenage son
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Tearful Nancy Dell'Olio pays tribute to longtime lover Sven-Goran Eriksson after moving funeral for ex-England manager
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Emma Roberts steals the show in a busty strapless jumpsuit as she hosts her fashion event in downtown LA
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Melanie Griffith puffs on a cigarette wearing lace fingerless gloves as she steps out in stylish shades and a low-cut top during outing in LA
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Country music star Megan Moroney shocks crowd with rude mid-show gesture after 'obnoxious' act by fan
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Katie Price shows off her new pout in a selfie following ANOTHER cosmetic procedure after insisting her face is finally happy following six facelifts
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Amanda Lamb, 52, looks sensational in a brown bikini as she flaunts her sun-kissed tan while sipping bubbly during a boat day on Ibiza getaway
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David Beckham's grief for his friend and mentor: Ex-England captain puts hand on Sven-Goran Eriksson's coffin and wipes away tears as he bids farewell to his old boss
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The Grand Tour's Jeremy Clarkson shares 'main reason' for ending show in furious rant - as his last ever episode hits screens today
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'I've struggled to find work after rising to fame on Outnumbered and taken jobs on buildings sites - the last few years have been tough', admits iconic child star
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Lila Moss puts on a leggy display in a gold shift dress as she enjoys date night with boyfriend Yoni Helbitz at glitzy Chiltern Firehouse party
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This Morning's Cat Deeley puts on a leggy display in a stunning floral dress with sexy thigh-split as she attends starry Soho House party
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King Charles is 'warm and affectionate' and 'not embarrassed to express that publicly' - after he enjoyed hugs with New Zealand women's rugby team
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Sven-Goran Eriksson's girlfriend, who he called his 'rock' during his final months, sheds tears at his funeral
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Teenage star of Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams BBC show dies in horror car crash
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The Repair Shop in landmark first as BBC stars leave the famous barn behind for new show kicking off next year - but fans aren't happy
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EXCLUSIVEI was threatened with death for swapping one of the ingredients in a Cornish pasty: Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain reveals her ordeal at the hands of racist online trolls
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Ferne McCann and Billie Shepherd's bitter feud 'caused havoc' at National Television Awards after the ex best friends fell out over THOSE voice notes
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Jeremy Clarkson issues stern warning to The Grand Tour bosses about the future of show as fans are left sobbing over One For The Road
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Meghan Markle carries a £195 'whimsical' keyring emblazoned with 4-letter mantra as she visits pals' bookstore in California
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Coleen Rooney explains what REALLY happened after she nearly took a tumble during a night out with her pal in Manchester
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Emily In Paris fans left baffled over bizarre guest appearance as they brand surprise cameo 'wild'
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Pop star's sister shares bikini-clad holiday snap of herself but can YOU guess who her famous sibling is?
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Liz Hurley, 59, shows off her ample cleavage alongside son Damian, 22, as the pair lead stars at ex Hugh Grant's surprise birthday party
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Gillian Anderson, 56, dazzles in a slinky black dress at the premiere of new movie The Salt Path
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Bella Hadid embraces Western fashion in a plunging yellow tassel crop top and cowboy hat as she shares a kiss with boyfriend Adan Banuelos on date night
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Stars bid goodbye to Sven: David Beckham and Nancy Dell'Olio share warm embrace as 600 mourners pack out church for ex-England manager's funeral
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ITV 'axes glossy reality series after ratings flop' in latest telly cull - despite string of celebrity guests
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Jo Whiley, 59, strips off for racy shoot as she reveals she achieved her six pack after turning to the gym to 'save' herself from debilitating menopause
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BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty teases 'does that bother you?' at 'disgusted' Charlie Stayt as he's left squirming during segment
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Hailey Bieber shows off her off-duty style in a hoodie and leggings as she heads to a spa after enjoying first night out since giving birth three weeks ago
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JAN MOIR: I get why Kate and William felt they had to make that fiesta of schmaltz and slush. But what comes next?
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EXCLUSIVEInside Holly Willoughby's comeback: Why her red carpet appearance was such a 'big thing', friends tell KATIE HIND
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Ewan McGregor makes red carpet debut with four of his children at Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony with wife Mary Elizabeth Winstead
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Heidi Klum shuns her typically sexy style as she opts for a conservative look in a long black skirt and a white vest during LA outing
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Nancy Dell'Olio says goodbye to 'love of her life' Sven-Goran Eriksson in leopard print ensemble after being given his family's blessing
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Josie Gibson pays tribute to four friends who took their own lives during lockdown
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Karate Kid star Chad McQueen is dead at 63: Son of legendary actor Steve McQueen passes away from organ failure after injury years earlier
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EXCLUSIVEDave Grohl's wife being consoled by major Hollywood star who was left 'disgusted' after Foo Fighters front man admitted fathering baby
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Lauryn Goodman breaks down in tears on Celebs Go Dating as she admits paternity scandal feels like 'going to war'
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Kate's nickname for Prince Louis: Princess of Wales first used the label last year and was heard applying it again in video announcing the end of chemotherapy
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Ellie Goulding puts on a VERY busty display in low cut black corset dress as she joins a glamorous Kate Beckinsale at the Harris Reed show for LFW
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Lala Kent's disgraced film producer ex Randall Emmett sells LA home for $4.35 MILLION - after slashing price by nearly $2 million
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Oprah Winfrey, 70, showcases 40lb weight loss in a tasteful gray suit as she leads the stars at LA premiere of Exhibiting Forgiveness
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Jessica Alba snuggles husband Cash Warren at daughter's tennis match before hitting up premiere in LA
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Ronan Farrow supports mother Mia Farrow as she joins co-star Patti LuPone for The Roommate premiere
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Katy Perry's team member blasted for praising Dr. Luke after Kesha's sexual assault lawsuit
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Truth behind Rachel Zoe and Rodger Berman shock divorce following 33 years together
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Inside David Beckham's relationship with Sven Goran-Eriksson as former England captain jets to Sweden for his old manager's funeral
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Nicole Kidman's devastasted younger sister Antonia is comforted by a friend while visiting their late mother's home in Sydney
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EastEnders cast 'have ring of steel around them at NTAs as security is beefed up over stalker fears'
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Nicole Kidman's niece Lucia Hawley shares heartbreaking tribute to grandmother Janelle after her death aged 84
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Real Housewives Of Orange County: Alexis Bellino denies 'mean' behavior by her and John Janssen towards Shannon Beador amid DUI video claim
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Kelly Ripa shares passionate smooches with hunky shirtless husband Mark Consuelos in summer photo dump
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Taylor's 'sexed-up' Era: Fans say pop billionaire looks 'hotter than ever' as she swaps out girl-next-door dresses for corsets and short shorts
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Prince Harry reveals his thoughts on turning 40 and how Duke plans to celebrate his birthday with family and inner circle
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Taylor Swift's pal Jack Antonoff breaks silence on being SLAMMED for his behavior during Katy Perry's performance at 2024 MTV VMAs
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Demi Lovato is jaw-dropping in low-cut dress as she shares a kiss with fiance Jordan Lutes at premiere of her Hulu doc Child Star
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Demi Moore reveals how daughter Tallulah reacted to THAT sex scene with Rob Lowe in '80s rom-com About Last Night
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Nicole Kidman posts heart-wrenching tribute to her mum Janelle after her death aged 84: 'Our mother has meant more to us than we will ever be able to express'
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Chris Hemsworth reveals family secret about his twin sons with Elsa Pataky
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Star Wars actor looks unrecognizable as he reunites with co-star 19 years after last film together
Can you guess who he is?
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Tom Cruise performed his death-defying stunt at the Paris Olympics closing ceremonies for FREE
Daredevil Hollywood star wowed fans with his antics
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Kate Hudson wows in elegant peplum gown as Shell co-star Kaia Gerber sizzles in white frock at Toronto International Film Festival
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Janet Jackson reveals she had another wardrobe malfunction in front of Queen Elizabeth... and this time it was her trousers that ripped
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Coleen Rooney nearly takes a tumble as she is helped back up by her friend during night out in Manchester
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Taylor Swift is encouraged to SUE Elon Musk for 'sexual harassment' by rapper Azealia Bank follow billionaire's offer to impregnate superstar
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Prince George is 'already learning to fly at the age of just 11' - after 'loving' his maiden flight on the final day of the school summer holidays
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EXCLUSIVE'I couldn't wish for a better stepmother for my son': Adam Peaty's ex and mother of his four-year-old child gives blessing to his engagement
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Dave Grohl used 'future ex-wife' pickup line on another woman at NYC bar in 2013 while married... years before revealing secret love child
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Lottie Moss wows in racy crop top as she parties at London Fashion Week bash after revealing she overdosed on Ozempic
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Ewan McGregor reveals 'it means the world' to have Hollywood Walk of Fame star by Star Wars icon Carrie Fisher's plaque
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Debbie McGee reveals she has been asked to give evidence in the BBC's Strictly misconduct probe after she was partnered with Giovanni Pernice on the show
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Cat Deeley looks radiant in floral midi dress at Oxfam fashion show as Deborah Meaden and other familiar faces take to the runway
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Margot Robbie reveals huge career news to cement her as the world's biggest star after working with Chanel for six years
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Emily in Paris Season 4 Part 2 reviews: Critics are mixed on a bold move in the finale that could change the whole show... even the name
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Truth behind how Dave Grohl secretly fathered a child outside his devoted 21-year marriage. ALISON BOSHOFF
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Party like it's 1999! Famous offspring Lila Moss and Lennon Gallagher lead the celebs at Charli XCX x H&M London Fashion Week show
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Naomi Campbell ditches high fashion for the high street as she makes an entrance at H&M LFW bash in shades and a sheer dress
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Newly single Iris Law stuns in a strapless mini dress as attends Charli XCX and H&M's London Fashion Week party
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Sarah Paulson goes TOPLESS under chic blazer with fringe sleeves at Toronto International Film Festival premiere of thriller Hold Your Breath
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Liam Gallagher reveals who made the first move to end his 15-year feud with brother Noel
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Big Brother bosses 'are bringing back THIS key element from the original show' ahead of the new series
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Diddy strikes back against $100 million default judgment... claiming he never received the lawsuit
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Cardi B's famous friends including Diddy's ex share congratulatory messages after she gives birth to third child
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Lady Gaga finally responds to former classmate's Facebook group that declared she would 'never be famous'
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Elle Macpherson's new memoir fails to crack top ten audiobooks in Australia - after sparking huge debate with 'holistic' cancer claims
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EXCLUSIVEBobby Brazier gives Ella Morgan the 'cold shoulder' at NTAs afterparty following their drunken snog
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Cardi B gives birth! Rapper welcomes third baby with estranged husband Offset and shares candid snaps from delivery room
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Bella Hadid and her boyfriend Adan Banuelos look loved up while bringing Western flair to the streets of New York City
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Annie Kilner cuts a sporty figure as she is seen for the first time since it was revealed husband Kyle Walker has moved back into marital home to repair relationship
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EXCLUSIVERICHARD EDEN: Verdict on Kate's 'un-regal' film from Charles's friend - and why I'm deeply concerned about this glossy PR strategy
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Lily Collins looks effortlessly chic in 1920s inspired little black dress as she attends Emily In Paris photocall in the French capital
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Emma Weymouth exudes glamour in sleek black bodycon dress as she joins socialites Lady Mary Charteris and Ivy Getty at the Harris Reed SS25 Show
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Beverly Hills, 90210 star Jennie Garth reveals how 'really hard' IVF procedures nearly destroyed her marriage to Dave Abrams
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Kathy Griffin - who is worth $50M - says using a private jet is LOSING her money as she attempts another comeback
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EXCLUSIVEFormer BBC Breakfast star Louise Minchin allowed herself to be stung by a swarm of jellyfish to test her resilience for her 50th birthday
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Jeremy Kyle breaks his silence after inquest of TV guest who killed himself - saying his 'conscience is clear' after coroner ruled show was not to blame
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Dancing With The Stars pro Gleb Savchenko shuts down Brooks Nader romance rumors after flirty displays
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Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond The Lobby review: A £200m upside-down hotel with laser dragons? That's Wonderland!, writes CHRISTOPHER STEVENS
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Speak No Evil review: Strap in for an exhilarating ride with mad McAvoy, writes BRIAN VINER
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Outnumbered children reveal their reaction when they discovered their on-screen parents Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner were dating in real life
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Paul Walker's daughter Meadow shares rare image of 'guardian angel' late father on his 51st birthday
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Show & Tell review: Farce that proves Ayckbourn's still pin-sharp at 85, writes PATRICK MARIMON
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Miranda Lambert, Postcards From Texas (Island) review: A funky Texan firecracker, writes ADRIAN THRILLS
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Michelle Williams receives her dedicated beach cabin at the 50th Deauville American Film Festival
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