Laura Williams

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All the ITV Emmerdale characters set to leave in 2024 - and a few joining

Steve Halliwell sadly departed last month - now there's a host of further changes coming in 2024. The Zak Dingle actor passed away aged 77 last month, leaving ITV Emmerdale fans devastated. The likes of Priya Sharma, who has been involved in some powerful storylines during her 11 year stint, also left last year. However, the show will go on and there are going to be some major comings and going over the next 12 months. There will also be some returning to the show - such as Kerry Wyatt. Here’s
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Netflix fans say 'don't miss out' after binging thriller Fool Me Once

Netflix viewers have issued a warning to other subscribers not to "miss out" on new thriller Fool Me Once. The series is based on the 2016 novel by author Harlan Coben. Fool Me Once follows ex-Army captain Maya who stumbles upon a web of lies after spotting her daughter playing with her husband - who was brutally murdered weeks before. On a mission to discover the truth, Maya faces off against her mother-in-law Judith while her niece and nephew lead their own investigation into their mother's -
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M&S shoppers hail £26 oodie that's making them 'turn heating off'

Marks and Spencer shoppers say that a £26 oodie is so warm, they no longer need to use their central heating. The retailer's £25.60 Women's Fleece Oversized Family Christmas Hoodie is oversized and has been described as "snuggly" by shoppers. The garment is essentially an oversized pullover hoodie made from fleece-like material. It features a hood and a large kangaroo pocket, great for storing your phone or keeping your hands toasty. The outside features a black and white square pattern all ov
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Netflix fans say controversial biopic is a 'masterpiece'

Netflix viewers have branded a controversial film a "masterpiece" after it dropped on the streaming platform on Wednesday. Maestro follows the relationship between composer/conductor Leonard Bernstein and actress Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. The film received a seven minute standing ovation after it premiered at the Venice Film Festival in September. After its release, it earned a huge score of 81 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. It stars Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan in the lead roles b
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Netflix could be working on two Peaky Blinders spin-off series

Netflix is working on two spin-off series of Peaky Blinders according to new reports. Peaky Blinders fans were left divided after the period drama ended on a cliff-hanger during the finale of series six. It has already been confirmed that show creator Steven Knight is working on a Peaky Blinders film, which will complete the franchise. However, Bloomberg reports that streaming platform Netflix is working on its own spin-off shows. One of the shows will reportedly be set in Boston - 20 years af
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Dunelm shoppers are "highly recommending" £3.50 festive towel

With Christmas just over a week away, Brits have been busy filling their homes with festive cheer and decorations. One item in particular that's got shoppers excitingly decorating their homes is Dunelm's White Nutcracker Hand Towel. For £3.50, the 100 percent cotton towel features an adorable embroidered design of three nutcrackers wearing red, green and blue uniforms. On Dunelm, plenty of people have left glowing reviews about the towel being a lovely festive addition to their homes. Mrs Fior
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'Inspirational' true story film on Netflix receives 10/10 score by fans

Netflix viewers have hailed a true story film as "inspirational" and branded it a '10/10 watch'. I Can Only Imagine is the story of Christian rock star Bart Millard and explores his difficult relationship with is abusive father. The film was originally released in 2018 before it became available to stream on Netflix. J Michael Finley plays the film's lead, Millard, as viewers follows his life as an aspiring musician. Viewers also get to witness the breakup of his family, his high school career,
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Netflix fans complain over 'dumb' ending to new 'controversial' film

Netflix viewers have voiced their disappointment over the ending of a newly released apocalyptic-themed thriller, titled Leave the World Behind. The film is currently number one in the most watched UK top 10 on the streaming platform after coming out December 8. Leave the World Behind stars Ethan Hawke and Julia Roberts as a married couple whose lives are thrown into chaos when George and his daughter Ruth - played by Mahershala Ali and Myha'la turn up at their door. Kevin Bacon completes the c
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Expert on one thing we should never do when waking up in the night

We've all had moments where we just can't get to sleep and end up tossing and turning all night. Other times, we've been left furious as we've woken up and just cannot get back to sleep. According to data published in 2020 by the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 17 percent of adults had trouble staying asleep most days or every day of the past month. San Francisco based sleep expert Dr. Biquan Luo is the CEO of LumosTech - a company which produces a smart sleep mask to prom
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M&S selling 'expensive looking' €50 jacket that could be mistaken for Chanel

Marks and Spencer is selling a jacket that could very easily be mistaken for one sold by luxury designer Chanel. The Cotton Blend Textured Knitted Jacket has gone viral on social media after wowing people with its similarities. The €50 item has been a sell-out hit this season thanks to TikTok but is now back in stock at M&S stores across Ireland and online. It comes in a variety of colours and looks, similar to high-end labels like Chanel and Massimo Dutti, and shoppers say the product "looks
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Netflix confirms release date for Bridgerton series three

Netflix has finally confirmed when fans can expect series three of Bridgerton to be released. The period drama has been a huge hit on the streaming platform, after it first aired back in 2020. The romance between Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset - played by Phoebe Dynevor an Rege-Jean Page - swept viewers off their feet. While series two proved to be less steamy, the enemies-to-lover arc for Daphne's brother Anthony Bridgerton and Kate Sharma was a slow-burner, but fans still loved it. Based
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New Netflix disaster movie produced by Barack Obama reaches number one

Netflix viewers have praised a new disaster movie, produced by the Obama family, as "eye-opening". Leave The World Behind has a star-studded cast, including Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, Mahershala Ali, Kevin Bacon and Myha'la. The film follows two families as they attempt to discover the reason behind the gradual breakdown in technology, phones and television which points to a potential apocalypse. The film was produced by a number of experts, as well as Roberts, Barack and Michelle Obama. It h
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Netflix fans 'can't stop thinking about' new Greggs documentary

Netflix viewers say there's one thing they "can't stop thinking about" after watching a documentary about famous bakery chain Greggs. Originally aired on Channel 5, 'Greggs: What’s really in it?' is now available to watch on Netflix, and viewers have had plenty to say about it online. Netflix dropped the documentary on December 7 and fans have been left stunned by the fact that a documentary about Greggs even exists. Food writer and critic, Grace Dent, presents the documentary, which gives view
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Netflix fans issue prediction as trailer drops for Fool Me Once

Netflix viewers have given their verdict after the streaming platform dropped the trailer for its highly-anticipated series Fool Me Once. The thriller series is set to be released on New Years Day. Fool Me Once features a star-studded cast including Michelle Keegan, Joanna Lumley, Richard Armitage and Adeel Akhtar. It is based on a 2016 novel of the same name written by Harlan Coben. The series will follow Maya Stern - played by Keegan - who is grieving after the horrific murder of her husband
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Netflix fans issue demand after binge watching action thriller series

Netflix viewers have issued a demand for "more seasons" after binge watching action comedy series Obliterated. The eight-part show follows a team of elite special forces officers who celebrate at a party after thwarting a dangerous plot in Las Vegas. However, they discover that the bomb they deactivated was a fake and are now faced with the task of finding the real bomb and saving the world - while now, heavily intoxicated. Obliterated stars Shelley Hennig, Nick Zano and Terrence Terrell. Comp
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Netflix viewers 'triggered' by real life doc about 'most unusual crime'

Netflix viewers have admitted they feel "triggered" by a true crime documentary that features one of the "most unusual crimes". The Parachute Murder Plot was originally broadcast for ITV in 2018, but is now available to stream on Netflix. It follows the true story of Emilie Cilliers - a man who attempted to murder his wife Victoria by sabotaging her parachute before she jumped out of a plane. The documentary synopsis reads: "Fiona Bruce investigates the true crime story of Emile Cilliers who at
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Netflix viewers 'can't stop watching' doc for all the 'wrong reasons'

Netflix viewers have admitted that they 'can't stop watching' a new documentary on the streaming platform. The Psychopath Life Coach follows life coach Lewis Raymond-Taylor, 33, as he transforms from a prisoner into a millionaire. The Brit has made millions after he founded and created his coaching academy, The Coaching Masters. Taylor claims he had an abusive childhood that left him with significant trauma and he has struggled with antisocial personality disorder, emotionally unstable disorder
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Netflix fans 'disturbed' after watching 2021 'unhinged' horror

Netflix fans have admitted they have been left "disturbed" by a 2021 horror film that has been released on the streaming platform. Malignant was first released two years ago and stars Annabelle Wallis - best known for playing Grace Shelby in Peaky Blinders. Malignant focuses on a young woman called Madison Mitchell who becomes plagued by terrifying visions of people being murdered in brutal ways. She soon realises that her visions are actually happening in real life. The film is directed by Ja
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Netflix fans can't stop binge-watching new drama they say is '20/10'

Netflix viewers are urging other subscribers to make watching a new Swedish drama a "top priority". The series is called A Nearly Normal Family, translated from its original Swedish title - En Helt Vanlig Familj. The drama focuses on the Sandell family as they go through a murder trial and make 'desperate moves to protect one another'. The full synopsis for the show reads: "The world of a seemingly perfect family shatters when a shocking murder proves that they're willing to make desperate move
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Primark £5 ear muffs shoppers say are 'identical' to £105 Ugg ones

A TikToker has urged shoppers to 'run' to Primark to get their hands on a pair of £5 ear muffs that are £100 cheaper than designer UGG ones. The ear muffs are similar in colour however the UGG version will set shoppers back by £105. The budget retailer's Faux Suede Earmuffs cost just £5 - a fraction of UGG's £105 Women’s Sheepskin Bluetooth Earmuffs. The main difference between the two is that Primark's version does not feature an added Bluetooth music system. However, the UGG version comes in
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