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Sheridan Smith confirms release date for Liverpool-set BBC drama
Sheridan Smith appeared on The One show last night
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Sunny spells across Liverpool today as temperature increases
The odd shower will fall over the city today
Grand Hotel in Llandudno makes big change after £1m investment
Britannia Hotels has invested more than £1m in a new all-inclusive entertainment break concept, with Llandudno's Grand Hotel among the first venues to launch the programme
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The best kind of flop: A tribute to my dear mum, Hilda
Read the latest from Pete Price
EastEnders child star's very different life after quitting show for dramatic career change
The popular child actor joined the EastEnders cast when he was just 12 and remained on the show for seven years before quitting acting altogether — see his total career transformation
Prince Louis' birthday tradition started by Diana his dad William 'struggles' with
Prince George is set to turn 12 soon, and godmother Julia Samuel will continue a cheeky tradition started by Princess Diana involving noisy toys that Prince William struggles to assemble
Keep slugs out of your garden by making one change to watering plants
Slugs can be a real nuisance in the garden, but there are several safe and effective organic slug deterrents to protect your plants and prevent damage without resorting to harmful chemicals
Jane Austen period drama on BBC iPlayer perfect for fans missing The Other Bennet Sister
Thea four-part period drama series has an impressive 92% Rotten Tomatoes rating and is now available to stream on BBC iPlayer
Rats will stay out of your garden if you remove one thing immediately
Rats can be a nuisance in the garden but experts say there are things you can do immediately decrease rat activity and prevent them from nesting.
Council painted disabled bay around man's car then fined him with paint still wet
Graham Tufft, 66, said "I didn't even get chance to get the badge and put it in my car"
Travel advice updated for Dubai
Travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against the FCDO's advice
Dovecot charity under investigation has links to poverty group already facing probe
Trustees of a community association being assessed by charity bosses are linked to the Big Help Group
New bus lanes in Liverpool and one has drivers 'fuming'
As the latest bus lane returns to the city centre, drivers are regularly being fined at another
Warrington dad, 28, given fresh hope after devastating cause of stomach aches discovered
It took several visits to the doctors to find out what was causing Tom Hayman's stomach pains
Stop ants entering home by placing 17p ingredient they 'hate' at door
Many homes will find themselves invaded by ants in the coming weeks as they begin to emerge from hibernation in April ahead of the weather warming up, but you can keep them at bay
A year on from £1m gang raid and still no one has been charged
Merseyside Police continue to investigate the cash depot raid
Met Office verdict on 'Super El Niño event' and how UK will be affected
Global temperatures can be pushed to particularly high levels
Man 'had to flee' Gran Canaria after what ex-girlfriend did on first night of holiday
Alisha Lloyd's boyfriend packed his bags and flew home 'to get away from her'
Two people arrested after suspected arson attack on Synagogue
The senior clergy at the synagogue said the Jewish community would 'not be deterred by these cowardly acts'
Handgun discovered by dog walker at Waterloo park
Police have launched an investigation and recovered the weapon for examination