Daily Express - March 17, 2025

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March 17, 2025

DAME ESTHER'S DELIGHT AT KEY CHANGE

ESTHER Rantzen has applauded a decision by GPs' leaders to end their opposition to assisted dying.

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The miracle triplets born six years apart

BABY William Drelaud completes a set of triplets along with his two siblings - who were born years before his arrival.

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This is 'good news' for law change

assisted dying, but many of us do all over this country.” It follows similar moves from opposition to neutrality by medical groups including the Royal College of Anaesthetists last year, the Royal College of Surgeons in 2023, the British Medical Association (2021) and the Royal College of Physicians (2019).

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'Bike nonce' slur denial by Barton

JOEY Barton allegedly called Jeremy Vine a “bike nonce” repeatedly online and compared women TV pundits to Fred and Rose West, a court has heard.

1 min

Spain's 'discriminatory' expats' tax faces court ruling

BRITONS’ favourite European sunspot has been accused by Brussels of discrimination against non-resident taxpayers.

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Shock dip in the economy derails drive for growth as turmoil from Reeves' NI rise and Trump's tariffs looms

CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves faces further humiliation after latest figures revealed the economy is shrinking.

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Back in the saddle after Reform row? You bet!

NIGEL Farage reined in his row with ousted Reform MP Rupert Lowe at Cheltenham as they watched the prestigious Gold Cup race just a few hundred yards from each other.

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Racing pro John back at work after triple killing

RACING commentator John Hunt returned to work covering the Cheltenham Festival yesterday, just three days after watching as the killer of his wife and two daughters was jailed for life.

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Letby's lawyer: Police should ask if they've made a huge mistake

LUCY Letby’s lawyer has challenged police to ask whether they have made a “huge mistake” in the case against the baby-killer nurse.

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TV's Ted Lasso set to return

AWARD-winning comedy series Ted Lasso is returning for a fourth season, Apple TV+ announced yesterday.

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Last book tough for Biker Si

SI King found it “tough” but “very cathartic” writing a Hairy Bikers cookbook while grieving his co-star Dave Myers.

1 min

Moon's reddy for its 6.30am close-up

SKY watchers were moonstruck as they got up extra early to witness a blood red lunar eclipse.

1 min

BBC settles discrimination case with female presenters

THE BBC has agreed to a settlement with four female news presenters just days before their employment tribunal was due to begin.

1 min

Trump plea for Putin to spare troops in retreat from Russia

DONALD Trump has warned Vladimir Putin that slaughtering thousands of Ukrainian soldiers he claimed were surrounded would be the worst massacre for more than 80 years.

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Hamas ready to release Israeli soldier and bodies of 4 hostages

HAMAS has accepted a proposal from mediators to release an American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual-nationals who died in captivity.

1 min

Trump's plea for Putin to spare troops in retreat from Russia

DONALD Trump has warned Vladimir Putin that slaughtering thousands of Ukrainian soldiers he claimed were surrounded would be the worst massacre for more than 80 years.

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Vance booed at top venue after Trump 'takes over'

US Vice President JD Vance was met with a chorus of boos as he arrived for a classical music concert at Washington's legendary Kennedy Centre.

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MP's betrayal can galvanise Reform to return stronger

NIGEL Farage and his Reform UK party have endured a horrible week, amid tumultuous coverage of his feud with fellow MP Rupert Lowe — a firm favourite with grassroots members.

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Is PM coming up Trumps?

AS SOMEONE been putting \"Trump Potion\" into Keir Starmer's porridge? Because, for the past week, Mr Flip-Flop has actually been looking like a leader talking about doing stuff that will help this country and its people.

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Smart Money's on Page as 007

BOND star Naomie Harris has tipped Bridgerton heartthrob Regé-Jean Page to be the next 007 — and says she hopes the franchise’s new producers “don't try to make it too modern”.

1 min

Dame Prue: Meghan's not my cup of tea

Star snubs royal's new show

1 min

Asda turns to Europe for its cheap chicken

ASDA has ditched its policy of only selling British-sourced fresh chicken as the UK grapples with spiralling supply issues.

1 min

There is no ReForm without F for Farage

WHILE the civil war in Reform UK rumbles on, many have asked whether it’s time for Nigel Farage to step down as leader - a move that would surely bring about the end of the party. Some Reform members who support Rupert Lowe may believe their echo chamber is a true representation of the feelings of many people in Great Britain, but it’s not.

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'The Government tried to snuff it out after the chief scientific adviser had said that was futile'

meted as people stayed at home rather than make appointments to investigate symptoms, but they then surged after lockdown was lifted. So too did cases of heart disease.

1 min

'Scarred for life' banker sues clinic for £50k

Hair removal heat 'excessive'

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Life for callous thief who murdered Amazon driver as he stole his van

A THIEF who murdered an Amazon delivery driver who was trying to stop him stealing his van was yesterday jailed for life.

1 min

Killer who stalked star Cheryl sent to prison

A KILLER who “terrified” singer Cheryl Tweedy by repeatedly visiting her home has been jailed.

1 min

I didn't get Cold Feet about portraying a brilliant bully

Robert Bathurst joins Casualty tonight as a highly successful if ruthless surgeon with a patronising attitude towards women. Widely regarded as one of the nicest people in showbiz, he admits he jumped at the chance to play such a flawed character

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Prison for babysitter who punched toddler

A FORMER lifeguard who violently shook and repeatedly punched a toddler he was babysitting has been jailed.

1 min

On a wing and prayer ...aeroplane fire drama

TERRIFIED passengers flee on to a wing of their plane as flames threaten to engulf it seconds after landing.

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Deporting criminal to Ghana 'interfered with human rights'

A GHANAIAN criminal deported from Britain 12 years ago should be free to return because he is depressed being away from his children, a tribunal has ruled.

1 min

Isolated over-70s back self-drive

A QUARTER of elderly people feel socially isolated as they do not drive, a poll suggests.

1 min

Prices at the pumps begin to fall from a 6-month high

ASDA has kick-started a potential price war at the pumps after a drop in wholesale fuel prices.

1 min

We value a trusty voice when parting with cash

SEVEN in 10 shoppers always look for a review or recommendation before buying a product, a study says.

1 min

Woman who took baby wombat flees Australia

A HUNTER and social media influencer has quit Australia after a video of her snatching a baby wombat from its mum caused a national furore.

1 min

Algarve best value for British tourists

Cheapest breaks on Portugal's coast

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LETTERS TO HEAVEN

White memorial postboxes, the brainchild of a little nine-year-old girl who missed her nan, have been springing up all over the country, allowing people to write to relatives and friends no longer with them. As the latest is installed, JANE WARREN investigates the poignant phenomenon helping thousands of Britons overcome their grief

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Collision with dog revealed my rare disease

AN EX-RAF nurse's rare lung disease was only detected thanks to her family's boisterous dog.

1 min

BEACHCOMBER 108 YEARS OLD AND STILL BIASED TOWARDS CATS

SQUIGGLY, my feline companion, usually wakes me up in the morning to demand breakfast, but the other day surprised me by asking whether I had read the December 2024 number of Animals journal.

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The Saturday briefing

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'Dandy' had handy fists of dynamite

LIFTED onto the platform by two fellow boxers and carried aloft out of Dundee railway station, Dick McTaggart was besieged by hordes of cheering well-wishers.

2 mins

Walking in the footsteps of heroes

As the Express offers readers the chance to win an unforgettable trip marking the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, with Leger Battlefield Tours and a British D-Day veteran, a leading historian reflects on our greatest generation

6 mins

Get closer to Guernsey

The Channel Island has sunshine, good food and charm, says Jessica Molyneux, along with a whole lot of history

3 mins

Jungle booked

Adrenaline and relaxation mix for a wild time in Costa Rica, Stephen Jones finds

3 mins

KEEPING UP WITH THE BIG BOYS

Mazda CX-80 delivers a smooth seven seater that stands out among its rivals

3 mins

Bid for Apple privacy battle to be heard in public

HUMAN rights groups have challenged a privacy fight by iPhone maker Apple over a UK Government demand to weaken its security systems.

1 min

Global uncertainty pushes gold past $3,000 milestone

GOLD prices yesterday topped $3,000 an ounce for the first time as investors and central banks continued to pile into the safe-haven asset amid increasing geo-political and economic uncertainty.

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Jonjo to deliver with Davy

IT’S SAINT DAVY (3.00) day in the £160,000 JenningsBet Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter today.

1 min

Don't be fooled by Wolff's tale

POLE POSITION: Toto Wolff took the chance this week to declare Max Verstappen is no longer on his “radar” as a potential Mercedes signing.

1 min

Tough forecast a breeze for McIlroy

RORY McILROY is ready to blow away the rest of the field on a windy weekend at The Players Championship.

1 min

Lando is ready to take it to the max

LANDO NORRIS knows Max Verstappen will “push the boundaries” to win again this year but insists he is ready for the Dutchman’s dark arts.

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Rams raid won't crush us vows Wright

HAJI WRIGHT says there is no risk of Coventry's play-off charge being derailed by the shock defeat at struggling Derby.

1 min

ITOJE READY TO ROAR

England skipper urges team-mates to book Lions places by finishing campaign on a high

2 mins

STAGE SET FOR BIG SHOTS

Toon hitman Isak just loves playing against Liverpool

1 min

Van Dijk's turn to star after kid shines in play

VIRGIL VAN DIJK may fancy being the star of the show at Wembley once more tomorrow.

2 mins

I WANT BAND OF BROTHERS

Tuchel claims Henderson will help bring everyone together

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This week's TV

This new series may have the 85-year-old chef's name in the title, but Prue Leith is quick to admit she is no longer the star of her own show.

1 min

Force for good

Siobhan Finneran stars as a witness protection officer caught up in a case that ends in murder

2 mins

'I don't actually like cake'

They may lack baking skills, but good eggs Kate Garraway and Sarah Beeny are taking on Bake Off for charity

2 mins

Let the good times roll

Presenter Gethin Jones is in a spin over his Comic Relief skating challenge

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