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BBC Radio Two presenter Vernon Kay congratulates wife Tess Daly on MBE

Daly has been recognised along with her Strictly co-host Claudia Winkleman in the King’s Birthday Honours for her services to broadcasting.

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Former EastEnders star Anita Dobson ‘utterly thrilled’ after being made OBE

The actress, best known for playing landlady Angie Watts on the BBC soap, was recognised for services to charitable fundraising and philanthropy.

Evening Standard

Beckham humbled by knighthood as King’s Birthday Honours list released

Sir David said: ‘It will take a little while for the news to sink in but I’m immensely proud and it’s such an emotional moment.’

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West End star Elaine Paige ‘astonished’ to be given Damehood

She became an overnight star in the 1970s with her portrayal of Eva Peron in Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical Evita.

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Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman given knighthood in King’s Birthday Honours

The London-born film star is known for his versatile acting style.

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Theatre director Rufus Norris says knighthood is an ‘extraordinary privilege’

Sir Rufus, who was director of the National Theatre for a decade, has been recognised for his services to theatre.

Evening Standard

Strictly co-host Tess Daly made MBE for services to broadcasting

The 56-year-old has been recognised alongside her Strictly Come Dancing co-host Claudia Winkleman.

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Samantha Morton made an OBE for services to drama and charity

The 48-year old English actress and director has been nominated for two Oscars.

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Adjoa Andoh says MBE for drama an ‘especial delight’ as a British-Ghanaian

The Bristol-born actress is known for her roles in Netflix drama Bridgerton and sci-fi series Doctor Who.

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Women’s Prize for Fiction ‘greatest honour’ as an intersex woman, says winner

Dutch author Yael Van der Wouden will receive £30,000 and a bronze statuette.

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Liam Neeson remembers ‘brilliant’ Barbara Taylor Bradford in memorial message

The ‘grand dame of blockbusters’ died on November 24 last year following a short illness.

The Independent UK

Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly reportedly named in King’s Birthday Honours

Strictly Come Dancing is known to be one of Queen Camilla’s favourite programs and previously described herself as one of Strictly’s ‘greatest fans’.

Evening Standard

What is ulcerative colitis, the condition Chloe Meadows suffers from?

Chloe Meadows recently opened up about the condition. Here’s some expert advice if you think you might also have bowel issues

The Independent UK

Katherine Parkinson joins cast for new Harry Potter TV series

The IT Crowd star will join the HBO TV series of the popular fantasy books to play Molly Weasley, the mother of Ron Weasley.

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Actress and TV presenter Kym Marsh: “To see dad in that state was really heartbreaking”

After his prostate cancer diagnosis, Kym Marsh’s father David shared a desire to create a legacy of helping others.

Evening Standard

‘Bringer of joy’ and choreographer Matthew Bourne earns City of London freedom

The recognition was for his achievements in contemporary dance during a career spanning more than 40 years.

The Independent UK

Singer Jessie J reveals she has been diagnosed with ‘early breast cancer’

The pop star is scheduled to perform at Capital’s Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium on Sunday June 15.

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Jessie J reveals shock breast cancer diagnosis as stars including Rita Ora and Gaby Roslin rally round singer

The Price Tag singer plans on undergoing surgery following her performance at this month’s Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium

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Christine McGuinness ‘went extremely quiet after fuss over her sexuality’

The TV personality and Paddy McGuinness announced in 2022 they had split after more than a decade of marriage.

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Actor Patrick Schwarzenegger contemplated using alias because of famous father

The TV star played Saxon Ratcliff in series three of Mike White’s dark comedy The White Lotus.

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Gerard Butler jokes he had to get out of his pyjamas for live-action dragon film

Butler stars in the remake of How To Train Your Dragon alongside actors including Nick Frost.

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Lenny Henry and Rachel Riley among stars diving with sharks in new show

Lucy Punch, Dougie Poynter, Ross Noble, Ade Adepitan and Helen George will also take part.

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Outlander’s Sam Heughan to play Macbeth in Royal Shakespeare Company debut

The British theatre company has announced a new raft of programming.

Evening Standard

‘Mindblowing’ Coachella forces Welsh festival to change name – Steps star

Ian ‘H’ Watkins thinks that Coachella saw the Welsh festival as ‘a little bit of a threat’.

The Independent UK

Small Welsh music festival falls foul of Coachella copyright complaint

Originally called ‘Cowchella,’ the festival was forced to adopt a new name

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