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David Walliams allegations spark calls as Government minister Lisa Nandy speaks out

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Andy Burnham government to introduce new laws to protect children 'as crisis worsens'

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Woman killed on cruise ship identified after husband tells FBI he 'snapped and choked victim for minutes' as child inside cabin watched horror unfold

David Walliams molested young men in humiliating Hide The Sausage game during 'sickening' stage show

SARAH VINE: Russell Brand was a grubby weirdo with bird's nest hair. What is it about the female psyche that made beautiful, successful women ignore his walking, talking red flags? I think I know...

Do you live in the happiest place in Britain... or one of the worst? See where your home town fares in 221-strong rankings

Thomas Markle is taken into federal custody after allegedly cutting off his ankle monitor in wake of child pornography arrest

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