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How close was Charles Spencer to his sister Diana? Inside their complicated family bond

IN FOCUS: As Diana’s younger brother goes to war with the palace over incendiary revelations from his new book about his sister, Katie Rosseinsky takes a closer look at their sibling relationship, from a deep childhood connection to more friction and distance in later in life

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'It was never going to be conventional': Jo Whiley shares heart-warming stories from dad's funeral, including touching way her sister said goodbye

Jo’s father, Martin, passed away after a battle with Parkinson’s disease

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In 1942, a US soldier wrote 300 love letters to his wife; 80 years later the mysterious box appeared at a USO office

In 2022, a cardboard box containing more than 300 letters written by a US Army soldier during the Second World War arrived unexpectedly at a United Service Organisations (USO) office in New York. The letters belonged to Louis ‘Speedy’ Weber, a young soldier who spent years overseas writing to his…

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The Plank Firm Luxe might be the cure for my terrible posture — but one type of sleeper should skip this mattress

I slept on the Plank Firm Luxe mattress for over a month and the extra firm feel delivers incredible support. Here's my full honest review including the results of our lab testing.

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Jo Whiley on helping her sister with rare genetic disorder grieve their father

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Jo Whiley breaks down as she details heartbreaking conversation with sister after father's death

The presenter discussed supporting her sister Frances, who has Cri du Chat syndrome, a rare genetic condition that causes severe learning disabilities and developmental delays, in the wake of their dad’s death

Evening Standard

Jo Whiley opens up about helping sister with learning disability process dad’s death

‘We have talked about her accepting grief before and coming to terms with things,’ Radio 2 DJ said

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Jo Whiley announces death of father Martin in emotional tribute: 'We’re going to miss you so very much'

The presenter’s father, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease last year, died on Tuesday

Evening Standard

Jo Whiley shares heartbreaking tribute after death of ‘lovely’ father

The 61-year-old broadcaster previously revealed on her Dig It podcast that her father had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease

The Independent UK

Blind date: ‘Distance shouldn’t stand in the way of love … I did have to catch the last train home though’

Frances, 77, a retired marketing manager, meets Eddie, 86, an activist

The Guardian - UK

‘Oh my God, did my dad and I fight’: Olivia Colman on triggers, trans rights and sexual regret

John Lithgow plays the gay and often nude septuagenarian father of Colman’s character in Jimpa, a new story of intergenerational queerness. She explains why her own dad would have ‘sat and cried all the way through it’

The Guardian - UK

Jimpa review – Olivia Colman’s queer family drama should be a lot more daring

2/5 Writer/director Sophie Hyde has cast her own trans, queer, non-binary child in this autobiographical film – but it may have been a bit of a mistake

The Independent UK

Jimpa review – Olivia Colman and John Lithgow show up for indulgent queer family drama

Sophie Hyde’s semi-autobiographical tale about sexual identity and intergenerational dynamics falls flat, but is buoyed by Colman and Lithgow’s committed performances

The Guardian - UK

The best books about being a teenager – according to our experts

Awkwardness and acne are the first things that spring to mind when thinking of adolescence, but they’re not always the full picture. We asked eight of our experts to tell us which book they feel best represents the experience of being a teenager.

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Amanda Peet explains why she kept cancer diagnosis secret

Actress Amanda Peet has explained she decided to keep her cancer diagnosis secret because she refused to tell her kids until the doctors has decided on a treatment plan.

Evening Standard

The Pitt's Noah Wyle poses for rare family snap as he's honoured on Walk of Fame

The 54-year-old actor, best known for his role as Dr John Carter in ER, posed alongside his family following the ceremony, which is awarded by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

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The Pitt's Noah Wyle dedicates walk of fame star to his family

The Pitt star Noah Wyle has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles and he's dedicated the honour to his wife Sara and his three children thanking them for their "inspiration" and for giving his life "meaning and definition".

The Guardian - US

Michael Jordan’s second act: how the Jumpman became Nascar’s hottest owner

After years of frustration as an NBA executive, the basketball legend’s 23XI Racing team has surged to the front of the Cup series, reshaping his legacy

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Amanda Peet is 'doing great' following cancer diagnosis

After recently revealing she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, Amanda Peet says she is "doing great" now.

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Amanda Peet: 'Creating a community around breast cancer is probably helpful'

Amanda Peet was diagnosed with breast cancer in the fall of 2025, while her parents, Penny and Charles, were dying in hospice care.

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Two Of Scrubs' New Characters Are Winning Me Over Way Quicker Than The Rest

Making the hospital halls funnier than ever.

The Independent UK

How NASCAR's founding family transformed Daytona Beach into a motorsports mecca

The France family, the founders of NASCAR, has deep roots in Daytona Beach, Florida

The Guardian - AU

Tasmanian zombies, Russell Crowe and Crowded House: 10 Australian films to watch out for in 2026

Rusty plays a vengeful strip club owner, Rebel Wilson’s makes her directorial debut, plus new films starring Olivia Colman, Willem Dafoe and Tom Hiddleston

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Amy Poehler 'got in a fight with a guy' on plane after she swore in front of Mean Girls co-star Ana Gasteyer's baby

Amy Poehler recalled to her Mean Girls co-star Ana Gasteyer the time a man scolded her on a flight because Amy swore in front of Ana's then-baby daughter, Frances.

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'We’re all trying to pretend nothing’s different' – Jo Whiley reveals the quiet pain of caring for elderly parents during the festive season

The presenter shares the difficulty of facing Christmas with parents who are struggling to care for themselves and don't want to have help from outsiders

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