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Women are reporting troubling stories of texts from strangers who used their test and trace details

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Libby Watt was enjoying a lazy Saturday morning in front of the TV when a buzz on her phone alerted her to a message. Not giving the unfamiliar number a second thought, she opened it. But the content was more than surprising, given she is happily living with her long-term partner. It went something like … Read more

Slack is introducing Instagram-like Stories and direct messaging across organizations

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Slack has become increasingly essential to millions of workers who need to stay in contact while working from home. The communications platform is launching new features that reflect the new normal, including Instagram-like Stories that could replace tedious video meetings. Also on the agenda: A push-to-talk audio option that would allow coworkers to chat instantaneously … Read more

Gemma Collins to give ‘deeply personal interview on Piers Morgan’s Life Stories’

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Gemma Collins will reportedly give a ‘deeply personal’ interview on Piers Morgan’s Life Stories. The former TOWIE star, 39, is said to have spent ‘more than six hours’ filming the show on Friday in an episode which will air later in the year.  Gemma will reportedly discuss her ‘toxic’ on-off relationship with James Argent on the … Read more

A disordered rag-bag of clichés, cock-and-bull stories and sleazy boasts!

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Inside Story Martin Amis Jonathan Cape £20 Rating: When is a novel not a novel? If you need an answer to this question, don’t, whatever you do, ask Martin Amis or you’ll never hear an end to it. Martin Amis with his father Kingsley in 1975. Inside Story is basically a disordered rag-bag of autobiographical leftovers … Read more

Facebook set to let users share Instagram Stories to its main platform

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Facebook is conducting a ‘limited test’ of a cross-posting feature that lets users share Instagram Stories to its main platform Facebook confirmed it was doing a ‘limited test’ of the cross-posting feature Users spotted the ability to share Instagram Stories in the main app   Facebook friends who don’t follow your Instagram won’t see your Stories … Read more

Piers Morgan meets hero Captain Tom on Life Stories and reveals he is ‘even more charming’ in person

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Piers Morgan meets war hero Sir Captain Tom Moore for Life Stories interview and reveals 100-year-old who raised £32m for the NHS is ‘even more charming’ in person GMB presenter Piers Morgan interviewed Sir Captain Tom Moore on Life Stories He revealed the 100-year-old WW2 veteran is ‘even more charming in real life’ The exclusive … Read more

Camilla speaks out about ‘heartbreaking’ stories of domestic abuse as cases soar during lockdown 

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Camilla speaks out about ‘heartbreaking’ stories of domestic abuse as cases soar by 20% during lockdown Domestic abuse services reported an increase in demand throughout lockdown Camilla has urged concerned families to ‘reach in’ to those who can’t reach out  The Duchess has told of ‘heartbreaking’ stories from those suffering in lockdown  By Katie Feehan … Read more

Love Simon author Becky Albertalli comes out as bisexual after facing criticism for queer stories

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Becky Albertalli has made a pretty penny off her book Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, which was adapted into the 2018 movie Love, Simon. But the Atlanta-born author has faced a good bit of criticism for profiting off queer stories as a self-proclaimed straight woman. She came out as bisexual Monday in a personal essay … Read more

Piers Morgan jokingly warns Vinnie Jones he’ll ‘crunch his n**s’ on Life Stories

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Piers Morgan engaged in some hilarious banter with Vinnie Jones on Monday ahead of filming Life Stories.  The former footballer, 55, and GMB star, 55, are filming a 60-minute special of his hit ITV series, which will air on Saturday.  And ahead of the interview, Piers jokingly warned Vinnie that he will ‘crunch his n**s’ during the episode.  Funny! Piers Morgan … Read more