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EastEnders fans left baffled by blunder during major episode

Meningitis B outbreak latest: Streeting warns of ‘unprecedented’ situation as new vaccine programme launched

Some 15 cases of meningitis have now been recorded while 700 doses of antibiotics have been given out

Len Deighton death: Bestselling spy thriller author, who also taught men how to cook, dies aged 97

Author is best known for his debut novel ‘The Ipcress File’, which was adapted into a hit film starring Michael Caine, but he also helped to introduce a generation of men to the joys of cooking at home

Strictly star Aljaž Škorjanec defends BBC’s decision to axe fellow professionals

‘It’s in the best interest of the show,’ dancer says while addressing alleged cast cull

Meningitis cases rise amid ‘unprecedented outbreak’ as people rush to get vaccinated

Alan Carr buys Scottish baron title after purchasing castle: ‘I’m getting my own tartan’

The ‘Chatty Man’ star has revealed that his new castle comes with a Scottish title

Bailiffs board Ryanair plane after passenger compensation dispute

The action was taken by Austrian officials after the airline ignored a court order to pay a passenger £742

Company failures rise amid fears Iran war will push collapses higher

Official figures showed company insolvencies rose 7% higher month-on-month in February.

Lebanon has proposed the first direct talks with Israel in decades. It might be too late

Lebanon’s government has broken a taboo by proposing the first direct talks with Israel in decades

Warning court reforms could pose ‘grave security concerns’ to judges

Amazon launches 1-hour delivery in hundreds of U.S. cities

The retail giant is currently testing deliveries in 30 minutes or less

10 easy Easter home decor ideas for hosting springtime social events

Step into spring with these cute homeware and tablescaping ideas for Easter

Home improvement chain eyes new stores after DIY boom

Rescue crews race through rubble after a deadly Kabul airstrike, in photos

The conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan began in late February

Strict 24-hour alcohol ban in effect on NYC transit ahead of St Patrick’s Day parade

Ollie Pope denies England’s players ‘weren’t fussed’ during disastrous Ashes

Ollie Pope addressed criticism of England’s commitment during the Ashes

Sunil Gavaskar slams Indian-owned Hundred team over Pakistani player

Five new railway stations set to open in West Midlands as part of £185m project

Willenhall and Darlaston stations were last served by trains in 1965

Why the Strait of Hormuz is so important and how it could be opened to ships again

MTG joins Megyn Kelly in questioning Fox News host’s ‘manhood’ as MAGA’s Iran divide deepens

Conservatives exchange barbed insults in spat over Middle east, with Mark Levin branding Kelly an ‘emotionally unhinged, lewd, and petulant wreck’ and she getting even more personal