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Emily Watkins

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The hyper-woke BBC has dropped Bob Monkhouse – cue the manufactured outrage

You won’t believe what the hyper-woke BBC has done now – a source speaking to The Sun called it “the corporation’s most embarrassing decision...

24.03.2026 10

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Claire’s Accessories wasn't just a shop – it was a gentle teenage rebellion

14.08.2025 8

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Gregg Wallace's echo chamber just proves one thing: his irrelevance

31.07.2025 10

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‘Let’s get your story straight’ – the words that made my mum an ally, and a human

27.07.2025 10

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Captain Tom's daughter could teach us all a thing or two about the power of self belief

27.07.2025 20

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Be honest, your pet’s birthday is really about you

16.06.2025 10

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My hen-do era is over - wellness has killed the fun

07.05.2025 10

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No bab, Brummies don’t sound stupid – all the ignorant people who mock our accent do

16.04.2025 10

The Guardian

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The real reason the world’s oldest woman lived to 117 - and it’s not yoghurt

07.04.2025 7

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Loud Zoom calls, hogging space, spending a pittance: no wonder laptoppers’ antics irk cafe owners

22.03.2025 10

The Guardian

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Why women hold on to the idea of a Topshop resurrection

21.03.2025 10

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How can young people be happy? By growing up

03.03.2025 10

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Yes, university is a waste of money - but you should still go

24.02.2025 10

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