To decide on the best protein powder for you, it helps to ask: what are protein powders for? Protein is a nutrient needed all over the body to help build, repair and maintain tissue. It is made up of chains of amino acids, nine of which are termed “essential” since your body can’t make them itself.
For a healthy body, the recommended nutrient intake (RNI) is 0.75g of protein per kg of bodyweight per day. If you don’t typically eat many animal-based sources, protein powders can help you hit that target.
We tested 20 of the top protein powders on the market, including whey and vegan protein powders. You can read our full reviews below, as well as answers to frequently asked questions such as which is the healthiest, the best for weight loss and the best for building muscle. If you’re looking for something to take before exercise, read our guide to the best pre-workout supplements.
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Whey concentrate is the most common form and often the cheapest, according to Rachel Butcher, head of nutrition at Third Space. “It typically has low fat and cholesterol content but the protein levels can vary from 40 to 90 per cent depending on the brand,” she says. “If your goal is to build muscle, a whey concentrate with a higher protein content is probably the best to go for.”
Whey isolate is more refined and therefore more expensive. “Whey isolate is refined in a process that will remove the fat and the lactose from the compound,” says Butcher. “That makes it one of the leanest options, meaning it usually comprises of upwards of 90 per cent protein content.”
Whey hydrolysate is whey protein that’s been put through hydrolysis. “That is, the addition of water to allow for the protein to be broken down into its smaller building blocks,” Butcher explains. “This means it can be absorbed by the body much faster and at higher rates.” Needless to say, it’s on the costlier end of the scale.
Vegan protein powders are the fourth option. Pea, hemp, tofu and soy are popular sources of plant protein but there are plenty of other types like rice protein. “What’s key here isn’t just looking at the protein content, but the quality,” says Butcher. “You can tell that by looking at its essential amino acids – it’s ‘complete’ if it contains all nine. To achieve this, you’ll want a blend of at least two protein sources.”
Democrat Emily Gregory defeated Trump-endorsed Republican Jon Maples in a special election Tuesday for Florida’s House District 87, which includes the president’s Mar-a-Lago estate. The seat was previously held by a Republican who won the district by a wide margin in 2024.
Reacting to Gregory’s victory, Greene called out Trump and suggested the Republican Party would see additional losses in future elections this year and in 2028.
“Turning your back on your campaign promises, and many disgusting behaviors like calling one of your top allies ‘traitor’ for releasing the Epstein files and refusing to go along with MIGA, apparently has consequences,” she wrote on X Wednesday morning. “26 is gone but keep putting Americans last and 28 will be too.”
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Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene lashed out at President Donald Trump after Democrats flipped a seat in Florida’s state legislature (Getty Images)
Trump has repeatedly called Greene a “traitor” ever since their public falling out last year over a number of issues, including the release of the so-called Epstein files. The feud culminated in Greene resigning from Congress.
When asked about her post, White House spokesperson Davis Ingle told The Independent that Greene “quit on her constituents and the America First movement in the middle of her term.”
“President Trump is fighting every single day to Make America Great Again – we don’t have time for quitters,” Ingle added.
Greene shared another post Wednesday afternoon highlighting how Democrats have flipped several state legislature seats in special elections over the past year.
“I’d also like to remind everyone that when I led the party on the campaign trail fighting for America First in ‘22 and ‘24, all the GOP did was win win win,” she wrote. “But after Trump called me a traitor and said he would destroy me for releasing the Epstein files, I refuse to fight for Trump and the Republican Party that defends the Epstein class, wages pointless foreign wars, and pursues America LAST.”
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Greene isn’t the only one who sees Gregory’s victory as a sign of what may come in future elections.
Democrat Emily Gregory flipped a seat in the Florida state legislature this week (Emily Gregory Campaign)
“If Democrats can win in Trump’s own backyard, we can win anywhere,” Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin said Tuesday in a statement. “From now until November, Democrats are all gas and no brakes as we compete across every corner of Florida and the nation.”
The DNC also called Gregory’s win an “earth-shattering victory for Florida Democrats,” given that the president won the district by a healthy margin in 2024.
Gregory, a first-time lawmaker with a public health background, told CNN she focused her campaign on every-day issues, rather than the president.
“I think my opponent put it front and center, and I focused on the issues that matter most to Florida families,” she said Tuesday. “Everyone is feeling the affordability crisis and the last thing that Florida families needed when they’re struggling is $4 gas.”
Leave the gin, limoncello, lemon juice and zest in a small bowl for a couple of hours, to flavour the booze.
Make the custard so it has time to cool. Bring the milk, cream, vanilla pod and seeds to a gentle simmer in a heavy-bottomed pan.Meanwhile, beat the yolks, sugar and cornflour together.
Discard the vanilla pod from the hot milk, then pour it slowly on to the yolk and sugar mixture, stirring constantly.
Pour the custard back into a clean pan over a medium-low heat. Stirring, heat until it coats the back of a wooden spoon (you need it to be pretty thick for trifle, and it will thicken as it cools).
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Pour into a jug, put cling film on the surface and allow to cool.
In a pan, bring the lemon juice and sugar for the berries slowly to the boil, stirring to help the sugar dissolve. Bubble for a couple of minutes until syrupy.
Add the blueberries and cook very briefly, until they start to stain the syrup. They should soften but still keep their shape. Set aside to cool.
Mix the gin, limoncello and sugar together for the sponge. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
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Cut the sponge into slices. Spread each one with lemon curd. Line the bottom of a glass bowl with the cake then pour over the gin and limoncello mixture that you’ve just made, soaking the cake.
Spoon the fruit and its juice over the cake – leaving enough aside to spoon over the top later – then pour the cooled custard on top. Cover with cling film and chill for a few hours to set.
Make the syllabub. Beat the cream slowly with an electric mixer until it starts to thicken. When it is just holding its shape, add the sugar and slowly trickle in the lemon-infused booze, beating until the syllabub is in thick folds.
Spoon over the trifle, cover and chill.
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Drizzle over the rest of the berries and their juice before serving.
Fans have their own theories about who he really is
Peter Harris Film and TV Reporter (Screen Time, U35s)
20:34, 25 Mar 2026
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The latest season of the popular Marvel sequel series Daredevil Born Again has unveiled a cryptic new antagonist.
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Although the show premiered last year, it rapidly gained popularity among fans and critics alike, successfully continuing where the Netflix adaptation of the comic book character concluded. It also signified that the character was now officially incorporated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Its debut season achieved an impressive 87% on the website Rotten Tomatoes and the opening episode of the second season is currently streaming on Disney+.
With episodes being released weekly, viewers will witness Mayor Wilson Fisk trample New York City in his pursuit of public enemy number one, the Hell’s Kitchen vigilante known as Daredevil. However, beneath the horned mask, Matt Murdock will attempt to retaliate from the shadows to dismantle the Kingpin’s corrupt empire and restore his home. Resist. Rebel. Rebuild.
The series sees the majority of the original cast return, including Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio reprising their roles as Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk respectively. Also making a comeback are Wilson Bethel as Bullseye and Deborah Ann Woll as Karen, reports the Mirror.
However, one newcomer to the show has already made a significant impact just one episode in. That is the currently enigmatic Mr Charles, portrayed by Matthew Lillard. Lillard is renowned for his previous roles in the Scream franchise, Five Nights At Freddy’s, the Scooby Doo live-action films and Prime Video series Cross.
But who exactly is his character Mr Charles? Does he feature in the original Marvel comics? Here’s everything you need to know. Be aware of some mild spoilers for Daredevil Born Again season 2, episode 1.
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Who is Mr Charles?
In the series, we’re introduced to Mr Charles as he observes events in New York on the television from Washington. Daredevil has just sunk the North Star ship which was covertly smuggling weapons for Wilson Fisk and his associates. It turns out, Mr Charles is a go-between for these associates.
Consequently, he receives a phone call and agrees that he needs to handle the situation personally. He arrives at Fisk’s office on his own terms, seemingly one of the very few individuals unafraid of the Kingpin. In a reference that may have eluded the average viewer, the name Miss de Fontaine is mentioned and confirmed to be Mr Charles’ superior.
This implies he works for Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, portrayed by Julia Louis-Dreyfus and seen in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier , Black Widow , Black Panther: Wakanda Forever , and Thunderbolts. So this Mr Charles is employed by the CIA but is aiding de Fontaine with illicit operations.
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However, some fans speculate that this name could be a pseudonym for the character’s true identity. According to Screen Rant, there is a character named Mr Charles in Marvel lore but he only appeared in one issue, outside any main storyline or continuity. The issue was published in 2013 and he was a Roxxon Corporation employee who was responsible for illegal oil drillings in the ocean.
Fans will simply have to be patient as the series unfolds to discover who Mr Charles truly is and what his real intentions are. There’s always the possibility that he is an original character, crafted specifically for the show.
Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump’s White House press secretary, said the US has continued to “decimate” Iran and that Operation Epic Fury has been a “resounding military triumph” during a press briefing today
Carrington Walker Live News Journalist and Abigail Hunt
20:25, 25 Mar 2026
Donald Trump is “ready to unleash hell” on Iran should the nation fail to comply with his demands, the president’s press secretary has declared.
Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump’s White House press secretary, addressed reporters at a briefing this afternoon – claiming the US continues to “decimate” Iran and describing Operation Epic Fury as a “resounding military triumph” amongst other statements, reports the Daily Star.
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Significantly, she cautioned that the hawkish president was “ready to unleash hell” on Iran despite America’s stated desire for “peace”. Leavitt warned: “President Trump does not bluff and he is prepared to unleash hell. Iran should not miscalculate again.”
Regarding the Iranians, Leavitt stated: “Their last miscalculation cost them their senior leadership, their navy, their air force and their air defence system. Any violence beyond this point will be because the Iranian regime refused to understand.”
She went on to say Trump “will ensure they are hit harder than they have ever been hit before”, should they resist his terms.
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Karoline Leavitt confirmed “talks continue” between the US and Iran, dismissing suggestions they’ve reached an impasse. However, she indicated she wouldn’t delve into the “nitty gritty” of the negotiations.
She then predictably criticised media coverage of “speculative plans”, acknowledging that while “there are elements of truth” in a reported 15-point plan drawn up by the US to conclude the conflict – not every detail published by journalists has been “entirely factual”. Iran has labelled the US demands as “excessive” and stated that it would conclude the war “when it decides to”, as reported by state media.
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She also declined to comment on whether Trump would deploy “boots on the ground” if the proposed talks with Iran were unsuccessful.
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Leavitt addressed reporters, stating: “Look, that’s a hypothetical question – it’s also a decision that will have to be made by the commander in chief, and I’m not going to get ahead of him.”
This follows Trump’s recent approval of over 1,000 additional troops being dispatched to the Middle East yesterday, from the 82nd airborne assault unit, despite his increasing rhetoric about potential peace.
Danny Tomlin, 40, was the leader of the drugs enterprise, involving the sale of cocaine and cannabis in south Wales and south-west England.
19:22, 25 Mar 2026Updated 19:42, 25 Mar 2026
A major cocaine and cannabis drugs enterprise operated out of a garden centre. Members of an organised crime group made trips across south Wales and into England in order to make deliveries.
Danny Tomlin, 40, was the leader of the organised crime group (OCG) which was based at Kitts Green Nursery in Gloucestershire. Most of the group’s activity took place between Newport and Swansea, with frequent deliveries made on almost a daily basis during the enterprise.
A sentencing hearing at Cardiff Crown Court on Tuesday heard Tomlin was the leading member of this group who directed the supply of cannabis and cocaine and the operation of cannabis factories in Pontllanfraith, near Blackwood, and Trebanog, near Porth. Don’t miss a court report by signing upto our crime newsletter here.
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Tomlin’s mother-in-law was the owner of Kitts Green Nursery where the operation was based.
Louis Maxwell, 39, was a close associate of Tomlin, and was involved in the supply of cocaine and cannabis.
Christopher Preston, 68, played a significant part in the enterprise by carrying out frequent deliveries of drugs.
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Ashley Coughlan, 42, served as the driver for Maxwell on two occasions, while Ryan Battersby, 36, was also involved in the delivery of cocaine and cannabis.
Bradley Williams, 38, was involved in the distribution of drugs on behalf of the group, as was David Gorman, 41.
Kory Preece, 25, was a significant distributor of cannabis for the group, and was aware of the scale of the operation.
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Jack Griffin, 21, was also involved in the conspiracy, after Preston drove to his address to collect a laundry bag containing drugs.
Detailing specific dates of the conspiracy, prosecutor Roger Griffiths said Maxwell, who was driven by Coughlan on two occasions, made trips to the nursery before making trips to Bridgewater, Swansea, Caldicot, Abertillery and Dowlais.
On March 6, Maxwell was arrested on the M4 near Caldicot, and in his vehicle were two boxes containing half a kilo of cocaine each and a separate parcel containing a kilo of cannabis.
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Members of the group were seen driving to Preece’s address in Caldicot where deliveries of cannabis were made.
Preston carried out a number of journeys on behalf of the group, making collections from the nursery in Gloucestershire to Dowlais to meet Griffin, to Swansea, to Abertillery, Blackwood, Newport, Caldicot.
On June 5, Bradley Williams met with Preston in Abertillery and was seen to take a laundry bag into a lane, which he placed between two bins. He was arrested towards the rear of the lane.
On June 18, police searched Preston’s home, where a quantity of herbal cannabis was found and notebooks showing tick lists.
Battersby made trips to the nursery to make collections and made trips to Swansea, as well as meeting up with Preston in Newport.
Gorman was seen attending the nursery and was also seen by police travelling to Newport and Swansea with Tomlin.
The defendant’s house was raided by police and 1.8kg of cocaine was recovered from his bedroom.
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Griffin was visited by Preston at his home in Newport, where he was seen to hand over a laundry bag to his co-conspirator.
In the middle of June onwards, police had a listening device in Tomlin’s vehicle.
They heard discussion about police raiding the cannabis factory in Pontllanfraith and gardening. He talked about the arrests of Williams and Maxwell and spoke about someone in Swansea owing him a “large bill”.
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Tomlin was later heard speaking about Preston’s arrest, plans to grow more cannabis and the debts he was owed.
The cannabis factories in Pontllanfraith and Trebanog were later raided by police. They were found to contain almost 400 plants with a combined potential yield between 10kg and 31kg.
Tomlin, of Valley Road, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis and conspiracy to produce cannabis. He has a previous conviction for conspiracy to supply cocaine and received a jail sentence of eight years.
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The defendant was sentenced to 10 years and 10 months imprisonment.
Maxwell, of HMP Parc, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis. He has 20 previous convictions, including an offence of conspiracy to supply cocaine and received a jail sentence of 32 months.
He was sentenced to six years imprisonment.
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Coughlan, of Caerleon Road, Newport, was convicted of conspiracy to supply cocaine. He has no previous convictions.
The defendant was sentenced to three years and nine months imprisonment.
Preece, of Mabey Drive, Chepstow, was convicted of conspiracy to supply cannabis. He has no previous convictions.
He was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment, suspended for two years. He was ordered to carry out 10 rehabilitation activity requirement days and 180 hours unpaid work
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Battersby, of Buttermere Way, Newport, was convicted of conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis. He has previous convictions for conspiracy to murder, possession with intent to supply cannabis, battery, and harassment.
He was sentenced to six years imprisonment.
Preston, of Lawnside, Forest Green, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine and cannabis. He has no relevant previous convictions.
He was sentenced to five years imprisonment.
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Gorman, of Manor Lane, Charfield, South Gloucestershire, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine. He has one unrelated conviction.
He was sentenced to four years and four months imprisonment.
Griffin, of Westfield Way, Newport, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cannabis. He has no previous convictions.
He was sentenced to eight months imprisonment, which result in him being released from custody.
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Williams, of Higher Meadow, Llanrhidian, Swansea, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cannabis. He has previous convictions for assault, breach of orders and conspiracy to supply cocaine, for which he received a six year jail sentence.
He was sentenced to five years and nine months imprisonment.
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The couple, who married in 2017, have faced a series of public challenges throughout their relationship, including past allegations of infidelity, which Osborne has previously addressed. In 2020, he said he had “made mistakes” and acknowledged behaviour he “shouldn’t have done”.
Reform Wales is projected to take 30 seat, according to a recent poll, as leader Dan Thomas tips the party to bring ‘common sense’ and a ‘fresh start’
20:09, 25 Mar 2026Updated 20:10, 25 Mar 2026
Reform Wales has published its full list of candidates for the upcoming Senedd election. The party, led by Dan Thomas, is on track for a strong surge in seats in May. Polls show it could become the second largest party after Plaid, with Labour’s vote projected to collapse.
The election will take place in May and will be totally different to any previous devolved election. There are new constituencies and a new voting system. Instead of the current mix of constituency and regional seats, there will 16 constituencies which will each elect six Senedd members.
Reform Wales is projected to take 30 seats, up from the two it holds now, with 27% of those asked saying they would vote for the party.
The Green Party is projected to get 12% of the vote, which translates into ten seats. Meanwhile the Conservatives are on track to win only one seat, with the polling suggesting that the Lib Dems may fail to get their sole MS, Jane Dodds elected.
Dan Thomas, Leader of Reform Wales, said: “We’re proud to unveil a full slate of candidates for the Senedd Election.
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“After a hundred years of failure, Labour are finished in Wales. The choice at this election is what comes next.
“Common sense and a fresh start with Reform, or independence by stealth with Plaid Cymru.”
Cardiff South-west Penarth
Joseph Martin
Mark Reckless
Robert Thomas
Bangor Aberconwy, Ynys Môn
Helen Jenner
Thomas Clarke
Richard John Jones
Andrew Winston-Jones
Craig Jones
David Wyn Thomas
Clwyd East, Clwyd North
Adrian Gwyn Mason
Louise Emery
Thomas Montgomery
David Smith
Kristian Salkeld
Tony Thomas
Alyn and Deeside, Wrexham
Cristiana Emsley
Nigel Williams
Robert Williams
William Paul Ashton
Michael Budden
David William Vernon
Dwyfor Meirionnydd, Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr
Andrew Griffin
Claire Johnson Wood
Karl Lewis
Phillip Robinson
Mark Blake
Richard Pendry
Ceredigion Preseli, Mid and South Pembrokeshire
Susan Claire Archibald
Paul Marr
Michael Allen
Elisa Randall
Peter John
Bernard Holton
Caerfyrddin, Llanelli
Gareth Beer
Carmelo Colasanto
Sarah Edwards
Christopher Brooke
Alan Cole
Michelle Beer
Gower, Swansea West
Francesca O’Brien
Steven Rodaway
Wayne Parsons
Gareth Turner
Patrick Benham-Croswell
Scott Thorley
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe, Neath and Swansea East
The TV star spilled some details of the new series as she appeared on The One Show
Claudia Winkleman has admitted she thought Celebrity Traitors bosses were “joking” when they told her the stars who have signed up for the next series.
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The first celebrity series of the BBC hit included big names such as Alan Carr, Stephen Fry and Jonathan Ross in the line-up – with the other contestants dubbing them the “big dogs” of the competition.
Presenter Claudia was asked if there were any “big dogs” in the new series as she appeared on The One Show, and teased: “There certainly are.”
“Really?” asked host Vernon Kay, looking excited.
“Yes,” Claudia said. “The people who make it are extraordinary. And they had to repeat the people twice to me. Because I was like, ‘Huh? Are you joking? Come again?’”
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“So we’re incredibly lucky,” she added.
Vernon, who is married to Claudia’s former Strictly co-host Tess Daly, continued: “The success of series one, the list must be huge of people that want to do it. Because it was so much fun.”
“I, yeah, I hope so,” Claudia replied. “We are so grateful that people want to come and play the game.
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“And the people who said yes for series one, I still can’t believe it. I still, and I was sort of shaking when you see Stephen Fry walking around the castle and Alan Carr and Ruth Codd, all of these people who I was sort of obsessed by, so yeah, I am very excited.”
The star insisted that she couldn’t give anything else away, telling Vernon and his co-presenter Clara Amfo with a smile: “Don’t make eye contact with me!”
The last series of Celebrity Traitors was won by comedian Alan, who beat the likes of Kate Garraway, Celia Imrie, Charlotte Church and Tom Daley to clinch the jackpot after a series that had viewers gripped.
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There has been a lot of speculation about which celebs will be headed to Ardross Castle for the second series of the popular game, with names like Ben Fogle, Danny Dyer, Louis Theroux, Jamie Oliver, Ruth Jones and Amanda Holden among those to have been mentioned so far.
Bea loses her control over Honey, but will she weasel her way back? (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)
Tonight’s EastEnders puts Bea Pollard in the spotlight, and it’s not a good look. What starts as concern for her well-being quickly turns into something far more unsettling, as the truth behind her latest scheme begins to unravel.
Things pick up in the aftermath of the chaos at McKlunky’s, where Bea is found lying on the floor surrounded by the wreckage. She claims she’s been attacked and that a group of hooligans trashed the place, but viewers already know there’s more to it. Bea herself is the one who’s smashed it all up in a fit of blind rage after being told to leave Billy and Honey’s.
Back at home, Honey is on edge. After asking Bea to move out the day before, she’s now worried sick when she can’t get hold of her. There’s a sense of guilt there too, with Honey clearly questioning whether she’s done the right thing.
Over at McKlunky’s, Will finds Honey amongst the carnage and offers to help her clean up the mess.
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Bea turns her manipulation to Will (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)
Bea sticks firmly to her story, playing the victim and insisting she was attacked. Will is horrified at what’s happened and struggles to believe that his mum would throw Bea out, especially in light of what he thinks she’s just been through.
Meanwhile, Honey heads to the doctor, hoping to get some support as she deals with symptoms she believes could be linked to the menopause. The appointment doesn’t go as she’d hoped, though. Instead of being offered hormone therapy, her concerns are brushed aside due to her past with eating disorders, and she’s steered towards antidepressants instead. Honey is devastated and feels dismissed.
When she gets back home, she opens up to Billy about how the appointment went, clearly shaken by it all.
Honey feels dismissed after her doctors appointment (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)
Not long after, Will brings Bea back to the house. She tells them she’s only there to pack her things, but as always with Bea, there seems to be an ulterior motive. Still leaning into her version of events, she continues to play up the ‘attack’, to Will, keeping the focus firmly on herself.
Will, clearly protective, wants to tell Honey and Billy what’s supposedly happened to Bea, but she quickly shuts that down, urging him not to say anything, claiming Honey has enough on her plate, but it feels calculated.
There’s an uncomfortable feeling running through it all. While Honey and Billy are trying to do the right thing, Bea seems one step ahead, quietly manipulating the situation to her advantage.
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Since arriving on the Square, she’s managed to embed herself into Honey’s life, gradually pushing boundaries and making herself at home. From getting involved with the family to overstepping in ways you couldn’t imagine, even going as far as taking a credit card out in Honey’s name! Tonight’s episode makes it clear that she’s not ready to let go of her place under Honey’s roof. And with Honey already feeling vulnerable, it looks like Bea has found exactly the opportunity she needs to stay right where she is.
The 2026 London Marathon is set to take place on Sunday 26 April but the race’s organisers are already putting plans in place to make the 2027 edition a different prospect entirely
London Marathon chiefs are in talks to extend the event across two days in 2027 to double the number of runners. The marathon has been taking place in the capital since 1981 and has been running ever since.
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Traditionally, the race itself has taken place across one day but with numbers swelling, organisers are attempting to extend the event. Plans are in place for the marathon to take place over a weekend, instead of just one day.
A London Marathon spokesperson said: “The TCS London Marathon is the world ’s most popular marathon, and we are continually exploring innovative ways to enable more people to take part, while delivering positive benefits for London.
“Together with our partners and stakeholders, we are looking at the intention for the 2027 TCS London Marathon to take place across two days.
“No approval has been given at this stage. Our immediate focus is on delivering an incredible 2026 TCS London Marathon on Sunday 26 April and ensuring every participant has an amazing experience.”
Chief executive, Hugh Brasher, also spoke out and said: “The TCS London Marathon is the world’s most popular marathon, and we are always exploring innovative ways to enable more people to take part and to deliver positive benefits for London.
“This work is carried out in close collaboration with our partners and stakeholders, whose support is essential in staging this incredible event in the heart of the capital each year.
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“We are currently four weeks away from the 2026 TCS London Marathon on Sunday 26 April, and we are looking forward to amplifying one of the original aims of the London Marathon, which was ‘to show happiness and sense of achievement in a somewhat troubled world’.
“Poignantly, those words resonate even more now than they did almost 45 years ago to the day, when the first London Marathon took place.”
A Mayor of London spokesperson added: “London is the sporting capital of the world and the Mayor looks forward to working with London Marathon partners to consider if it might be possible to host an event that will run across two days next year.”
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A stunning 1,133,813 people applied through the public ballot to participate in this year’s edition, which is set to take place on 26 April. That represents a 36 per cent increase on 2024’s ballot numbers.
As a result, the event raised a huge amount of money, with the £87.3million intake representing its highest-ever amount. Last year’s event also claimed the Guinness World Record for the number of finishers in a single marathon after 56,640 completed the race.
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