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Former EastEnders star Joe Absolom joins Emmerdale cast
The 46-year-old will play Ray, an old contact of Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb), in the ITV soap, having previously played Matthew Rose in BBC soap EastEnders from 1997 to 2000..
LORETTA SWIT MASHS HOT LIPS DIES AT 87
For 11 years, she played the only senior female officer in the Vietnam-set comedy.
Trump gives Elon Musk an Oval Office send off
President Donald Trump bid farewell to Elon Musk in the Oval Office on Friday, providing a cordial conclusion to a tumultuous tenure for the billionaire entrepreneur..
Man caught attempting to steal jewels worth 190k from Claridges Hotel jailed
A man who was caught trying to steal jewels worth £190,000 from Claridges Hotel in Mayfair, using a sledgehammer and smoke grenades, has been jailed..
NatWest returns to private ownership for first time since 2008 rescue
The Government has sold its remaining shares in NatWest and confirmed a £10.5 billion loss since the bank was rescued by UK taxpayers during the 2008 financial crisis..
Official gifts to royal family include Rolls Royce from King of Bahrain
A Rolls-Royce, a Blue Peter badge and a feather crown were among the official gifts given to the King during the first year of his reign..
Royal Navy warship seizes 30m of drugs in Middle East
A Royal Navy frigate has seized drugs worth £30 million after stalking the drug-runners boat for more than 24 hours in the Arabian Sea after the illegal operations were spotted by the warships drones..
Mother of jailed British activist admitted to hospital while on hunger strike
The mother of a British man jailed in Egypt has been admitted to hospital after spending more than 240 days on hunger strike..
Prisoner who fatally kicked and stamped on fellow inmate is jailed for life
A prisoner who kicked and stamped on a fellow inmate who had asked to move cells the day before he was killed has been jailed for life for murder..
Trial date fixed for man accused of driving into crowds at Liverpool parade
A trial date has been set for the alleged driver of a car that ploughed into a crowd at Liverpools Premier League victory parade..
Gerry Adams awarded 100000 euro in damages after suing BBC for libel
Former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams has been awarded 100,000 euro (£84,000) in damages after winning his libel action against the BBC..
Trent Alexander Arnold to join Real Madrid from Liverpool before Club World Cup
Liverpool have agreed a deal for Trent Alexander-Arnold to join Real Madrid on June 1..
Comedian and actor Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault..
William pays tribute to rangers protecting snow leopards in wildlife series
The Prince of Wales has praised a wildlife ranger protecting snow leopards coming into conflict with humans for helping turn fear into understanding..
Ministers say children and patients deserve to be safe in schools and hospitals
Children and patients deserve to be safe and comfortable in schools and hospitals across England, ministers have said as the Government set out funding allocations for building repairs..
Young people and black workers at highest risk of workplace surveillance
Young people new to the labour market and black employees are among the most likely to be subject to surveillance in the workplace, according to a report..
Luke Humphries beats Luke Littler in Premier League final to claim Triple Crown
World number one Luke Humphries became just the fourth player to win the Triple Crown after he beat rival Luke Littler in the Premier League final..
Luke Littler beats Gerwyn Price to edge closer to retaining Premier League crown
Luke Littler produced a golden spell to move one win away from becoming just the third man to retain his Premier League crown..
England launch Harry Brook era with crushing win over West Indies
Englands latest white-ball reboot under new captain Harry Brook started in stunning fashion as they thrashed the West Indies by 238 runs at Edgbaston..
Body found in search for missing teenage girl who fell into reservoir from dam
Police have found a body in the search for a missing teenage girl who fell into a reservoir from a dam..