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Fake beauty warning after mercury found in face cream and lead in make-up

Josie Clarke and Press Association Consumer Affairs Correspondent — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:00:21 GMT

Shoppers are being warned about counterfeit cosmetics after tests found mercury in skincare, lead in make-up, nicotine in perfume and high levels of methanol.

Ronnie O’Sullivan lands Christmas TV date as star-studded snooker line-up revealed

Marc Reeves — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:12:40 GMT

Ronnie O’Sullivan will be back on British TV over Christmas as The Rocket joins Jimmy White, Ken Doherty and other snooker greats for a star-studded Channel 5 event.

Sir Ian McKellen reveals warning he gave Patrick Stewart before Star Trek

PA reporter — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:42:03 GMT

Sir Ian McKellen has revealed the surprising advice he gave close friend Patrick Stewart before he accepted the Star Trek role that made him a global star.

Tom Jones forced to postpone concerts after being struck down by ‘bad case of flu’

Carla Feric and Press Association Entertainment Reporter — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:35:28 GMT

Sir Tom Jones has apologised to fans after doctors ordered him to postpone two US concerts when he was struck down by a “bad case of the flu”.

New parents change 2,555 nappies in baby's first year as study reveals biggest shocks

Kathryn Chatfield — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 03:23:18 GMT

From explosive nappy leaks to midnight Google searches, a study has revealed the messy, costly and unexpected realities of life with a newborn.