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Michelle Keegan's sweet nod to baby Palma with stunning item of jewellery on Mother's Day
Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright celebrated their first Mother's Day as parents to baby Palma Elizabeth and the Brassic star made sure to pay tribute to her daughter with her outfit

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Drug dealer and wannabe rapper boasted he was 'swerving the feds'....he was wrong
'Self-proclaimed drugs lord' William Bates, 26, boasted he would 'make a milly'


Coronation Street first look as Debbie Webster has life-changing appointment in star's final storyline
A dramatic new trailer gives viewers a first look at the character's upcoming dementia storyline


Coronation Steet star Sue Devaney breaks silence on soap exit as she reassures fans over Debbie Webster's diagnosis
She has spoken for the first time about her eventual exit from the long-running show as fans were given a first look at her heartbreaking new storyline


Stacey Solomon leaves fans 'double taking' over 'baby number six' as she hails 'biggest achievement'
Some of the Loose Women star's millions of followers thought she was announced the impending arrival of 'baby number six'


HMRC making major change to benefit claimed by over 7 million households this week
Child Benefit rates are set to increase by 1.7% in April - here's a full list of how much each payment will go up by


Coronation Street confirms second exit just six weeks after controversial debut in ITV soap
Mick and Lou Michaelis have ruffled feathers in Weatherfield but they won't be around for much longer


Mark Wright's family flood social media with baby Palma pictures as they hail his and Michelle Keegan's 'princess'
It was Michelle Keegan who confirmed the family had come together to celebrate Mothering Sunday with them cooing over her and Mark's newborn daughter, Palma


Emmerdale fans declare 'not a chance' as Joe Tate exits the Dales
Joe Tate bid farewell to the village and even deleted Dawn from his phone as he wanted a fresh start


Exact dates DWP and HMRC benefits will rise in April including State Pension and Universal Credit
Benefit rates are set to go up by 1.7% in April but the date they increase on will vary depending on the type of benefit


Households without a smart meter told to do one thing 'as soon as you can'
Households on standard variable tariffs may be charged higher rates based on estimated usage from April


Coronation Street star reveals 'very sweet' gift from co-stars as he prepares to ditch UK after axe
The actor is bowing out of the ITV soap after almost 14 years in the role of Craig Tinker


EastEnders fans left with big question after 'weird' Vicki Fowler return brings major change
The character was last seen leaving for Australia with Spencer Moon


Stacey Solomon issues 'let me stop you' warning to Joe Swash as they discuss 'ups and downs'
Stacey and Joe's new BBC series gives a real insight into their every day life at Pickle Cottage


School 'devastated' as they pay tribute to 'much-loved' teacher who died in Oldham incident
Paul Bowles, 50, was 'adored by pupils past and present' it is said

Alice Searle obituary
My grandmother, Alice Searle, who has died aged 88, was an English and sociology teacher. She spent much of her time lobbying for community improvements, especially in the Manchester area, where she was born and returned to later in life.A socialist and feminist, she involved herself in various prog...

Coronation Street star Colson Smith reveals 'plenty of tears' after last day on set 'didn't go to plan'
The actor recently revealed that he had filmed his final scenes as Craig Tinker after confirming back in January that he would be leaving


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