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A man carrying out a challenge to visit all 875 Wetherspoon pubs in the UK has bought a plane ticket to complete his challenge.

Jonny Lee Miller has shared some huge career news – revealing he has qualified as a volunteer firefighter. The 50 year old actor, who recently starred in Netflix’s controversial Royal drama The Crown, announced that he has completed a five-month course at Suffolk County Fire Academy in New York.

King Charles III, celebrated the first British coronation in 70 years on Saturday, Camilla Parker Bowles, also earned herself a new title and her own place in history.Charles' coronation took place at Westminster Abbey, in London, England, and formalized his role as the head of the Church of England and marked the transfer of his title and powers.King Charles was crowned with the St Edward's Crown from the 17th century, which weighs nearly five pounds, has a solid gold frame and 444 stones.Similarly, Camilla was anointed and crowned as queen during the occasion. Camilla is the first divorcee to be crowned, and the coronation invitation that was released in April made headlines when it referred to her as «Queen Camilla» for the first time.

The Queen’s Coronation gown, designed by Bruce Oldfield, is a tailored ivory, silver and gold coat-like dress embroidered with delicate garlands of British wildflowers. Motifs of daisy chains, forget-me-nots, celandine and scarlet pimpernel from fields and hedgerows, representing the King and Camilla’s affection for nature and the nation’s countryside, are among the embellishments.

Ed Sheeran has been no stranger to hard times in recent years as the star opens up about his mental health battles in a new four-part documentary which airs today.

A park an hour from Greater Manchester which inspired New York’s Central Park has received Government backing to win Unesco World Heritage status. Birkenhead Park in Merseyside is among seven sites in the running to join the prestigious list.

The coronation of King Charles is just weeks away and it has now been confirmed that the young Prince George will have a special role in the ceremony's proceedings. George, nine, will serve as one of the eight Pages of Honour who will attend to the King and Queen at the historic occasion, with George chosen as one of the four who will attend to his grandfather.

Online shoppers are being warned not to shop or use their banking apps during a government, emergency alert trial in a few weeks time.

Two teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a pensioner died following a robbery at her home, the Mirror reports. Joy Middleditch, 82 passed away two days after two masked thugs forced their way into her home in Suffolk and knocked her to the ground.

James Ford has recalled his time working with Arctic Monkeys – explaining that he still tries to push the frontman out of his comfort zone.Ford was talking in a new interview when he provided insight into his time in the industry, namely, his time working alongside iconic Sheffield-band, Arctic Monkeys.Working with the indie four-piece since 2007 – when he joined them during the production process for their second album, ‘Favourite Worst Nightmare’ – Ford explained how his relationship with the members has developed, and how he consistently pushes frontman Alex Turner to venture into new territory.“I’ve known them so long now. I’ve been working with quite a lot of new bands … But with the Monkeys, it’s a totally different thing where there’s this deep trust that we’ve grown up together,” he told The New Cue.“Me and Alex, our music tastes have grown together, I’ve introduced him and he’s introduced me to so much different music … sometimes that’s good and bad.”He continued: “It’s a funny thing, but I still definitely try and push him as hard as I can.

Shoppers are going crazy about a budget version of the popular Pop-Tarts. At close to £3 a box, fans of the frosted pastry snacks say it can be a struggle to afford the Kellogg's version.

Queen Consort Camilla has pulled out of royal engagements after the weather disrupted her travel plans, Buckingham Palace said. A Palace spokesman said: “Her Majesty’s engagements at Newmarket later today have had to be postponed due to the weather impacting on transport arrangements. “Her Majesty is of course very sorry not to be able to attend and will hope to find another date to visit in due course.” Camilla was due to visit the British Racing School to mark its 40th anniversary and later unveil a painting at the British Sporting Art Trust in the Suffolk market town on Thursday.

After over a decade of delighting audiences with his music, it’s safe to say at this point Ed Sheeran is a bit of a British icon. From gifting us with catchy tunes such as Thinking Out Loud and Bad Habits, right through to providing the soundtrack to Marks and Spencer adverts, Ed’s music has become a familiar and comforting ear-worm to many of us.

Paul Weller has announced the support acts for his Forest Live 2023 gigs – find details below and purchase tickets for the gigs here.As announced last month, the Modfather will play three outdoor gigs this June, performing on Thursday, June 8 at Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucestershire, Friday, June 9 at Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire and Saturday, June 17 at Thetford Forest, Suffolk.Speaking about the upcoming dates in a statement, Weller said: “I am very happy to be playing the Forest Live gigs again as they are always such great shows with such a great audience! See you there.”Now, it’s been confirmed that he will be supported by Far From Saints, the new band of Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones, and Manchester singer-songwriter Seb Lowe.Paul is very happy to announce the amazing guest artists that will be supporting him for the Forest shows this Summer! The brilliant @Seb_lowe_music will be supporting, and joining as a very special guest at the shows is Kelly Jones' band @farfromsaints! pic.twitter.com/ZrufobkhZ4— Paul Weller (@paulwellerHQ) February 20, 2023Following the Forest Live gigs, Weller will headline Y Not Festival this July. The festival will return to Pikehall in Derbyshire from July 28-30, with Royal Blood topping the bill on the Friday night.

A terminally-ill mum married her platonic best friend after deciding she didn't want to die without 'having a wedding day'.

EASTENDERS star Jessie Wallace has got engaged — and is set to marry for the first time. Jessie, 51 — who plays Kat Slater in the BBC soap — and carpenter boyfriend Justin Gallwey, 50, are now getting hitched after at least a year together.

MATT Hancock donated just three per cent of his I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here pay packet to charity. The former Health Secretary was paid £320,000 for his controversial appearance on the ITV show - but gave only £10,000 to good causes.

Matt Hancock's eye-watering I'm A Celebrity fee has been revealed after his stint on the hit ITV show. A spokesperson for the politician was unable to confirmed if all of the sum will be donated to charity.

A mum claims her Christmas gifts were stolen by an Evri courier and then sold on at a car boot sale. The woman alleges her missing parcel turned up at the budget market, 60 miles from her home.

Matt Hancock shocked viewers and campmates when it was revealed that he'd be taking part in ITV's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here this year.

After the controversy following Matt Hancock's I'm A Celebrity appearance, fans were left confused as he failed to appear on the first episode last night.