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Last year CEO John Lyttle told me that his vision was to create a British stable of high street brands akin to Spanish Zara’s Inditex group - he’s achieved it in record time by buying up established household names as they’ve crumbled in the coronavirus crisis.Now, with the big unveiling of the new look Debenhams, it is an initial opportunity to assess whether the strategy has worked. Were the models in the new campaign intentionally styled to look Boohoo-ified? From the Love Island extra in the palm print bikini and beach club kaftan, to the man in the sharp pink suit and shades, the outfits and the poses showcased read like any other Boohoo advert.

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionOriginally from Grangemouth, Gillian was previously a staffer for the Greens and was a campaign support officer for the Lothian region.The new MSP told Lanarkshire Live: "Having worked in and around the Parliament for some time, I have an understanding of how it all works."But it is very different being in the chamber and voting, making speeches, etc."I have been quite busy though, in the first six weeks I have made around eight or nine speeches in the chamber and have been starting on committees too."Gillian is the Scottish Greens spokesperson for health and social care, topics close to her heart.

Manchester United to replace treble winning goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel.

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Channel 4 show has revealed how she hasn't taken her predecessor, Nick Hewer, up on a kind offer he made.Anne, 76, has never been one to bite her tongue when it comes to voicing what is on my mind, generating the nickname The Queen of Mean following her infamous comebacks on The Weakest Link.Anne has since taken over the famous Countdown chair, replacing Nick, with her first instalment going out to fans this afternoon.Speaking ahead of her debut on the Channel 4 programme, she admitted that while Nick may have been on hand to offer support, she isn't in need of any.Anne said that her way of filming the show will be completely different to Nick’s."Nick offered that if I wanted to call him, I could do," she said.The Crosby-born star went on

Detailing their conversation, Anita told You magazine: "I was like, 'I’m going to end with our wedding.'"But Bhupi was like, 'Don’t lie and tell them you were happy."'Tell them you were freaking out about it.’"I felt like I was making a mistake," she went on to admit.Anita went on to say that the couple had wanted a quiet wedding, but gave in to the demands of their Punjabi families, who wanted them to have a more traditional celebration.The wedding celebrations lasted a week and included a Sikh ceremony at a gurdwara in Bradford.Their reception, which took place in a hotel, was attended by over 450 guests.Despite her reservations, the presenter said it was "a hoot" but was still a little bit jealous of her brother, who had been able to

Love Island last year which took place just as Covid struck, and have lived with each other ever since.When Lorraine asked whether they had driven each other crazy over lockdown, Finn piped up to say: "Sometimes, a little bit."The couple shacked up together as soon as the show ended and live in a swanky apartment in Manchester.When quizzed about moving to the next stage of their relationship, the pair seemed to have already considered getting engaged within the next year or so.Replying to host Lorraine's joke about buying a hat, Finn said: "Well that's what we're saying because we've had a year on pause."Now things are opening up we can start living life a little bit and then things can go from there."Finn also revealed that he thought he'd

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Love Island fans think they have worked out who the series' first bombshell is after noticing Chloe Burrows is missing from the first villa photos. Images have been released by ITV, showing the girls and boys meeting each other for the first time ahead of Monday night's first episode, but one of the ladies is missing.The photos show Liberty Poole, Sharon Gaffka, Kaz Kamwi, Faye Winter and Shannon Singh lined up on the grass as they are joined by Laura Whitmore, who looks stunning in a white dress with gorgeous blue floral print.

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The time that we have all been waiting for is finally upon us and that is the return of the hit reality show, Love Island. Ahead of the first show which airs Monday 28 June at 9pm on ITV2, host Laura Whitmore took to her Instagram to share her first look of the series and fans are going crazy for it.

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Princess Beatrice has shared a heartfelt message in support of the Forget Me Not Children's Hospice as she prepares to welcome her first child.The 32 year old is currently expecting a baby with husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, and has shared the message in a video for the hospice, which she is patron of. She thanked those supporting the hospice for their support as she marked the end of Child's Hospice Week.

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Popular presenter Rylan Clark-Neal and husband Dan lived in luxury at their Essex plush pad before reportedly calling an end to their marriage.

Gary Lineker treated his four sons and a "special guest" to a delicious lunch on Sunday, and the former footballer couldn't help but share pictures of the feast on his Instagram Stories.MORE: Gary Lineker sends heartfelt message to ex-wife Danielle BuxEarlier in the day, the 60-year-old shared a snap of the table all set for the special gathering – and it featured a red gingham tablecloth and two candles. WATCH: Gary Lineker's son George shows he's lost his sense of taste by downing vinegar"Boys here for lunch with a special guest," he wrote alongside it.READ: Gary Lineker shares hilarious photo with 'all my mates' as he heads to PortugalRELATED: Gary Lineker shares fears over surprising health revelationHe then gave fans a sneak peek at

Euro 2020 was the first time they have managed to qualify for a major tournament since the 1998 World Cup. In the 23 years in between appearances, an entire generation of Scotland players have come and gone without ever getting the chance to represent their country at the highest level.

Prince William and Prince Harry prepare to meet each other this week "all signs are pointing to tensions," a royal commenter has suggested.

Rihanna’s lingerie brand Savage X Fenty has been sued by a rival over its use of the phrase “Adore Us” in its advertising.

Kanye West has sued American supermarket giant Walmart over the sale of shoes which, the rapper claims, are straight rip offs of the somewhat distinctive Yeezy Foam Runners that he launched last year via his partnership with Adidas.“Consumers are purchasing the imitation Yeezy Foam Runner footwear from Walmart on the mistaken belief that the shoes are associated with West and the Yeezy brand”, a lawsuit filed in the LA courts last week stated.