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British Beards Triumph at European Championships
Hairy victory for Team UK! British beard enthusiasts have scooped top honours at the prestigious European Beard and Moustache Championships in Belgium, showcasing an incredible array of artistic facial hair styles.
Grandmother donates entire £1.2m lottery win to charity
A retired Virginia grandmother has stunned her community by donating her entire £1.2 million Powerball lottery winnings to local charities, choosing to continue living her simple life despite sudden wealth.
Cleaner Wins $200K NC Lottery, Plans to Buy New Home
Chelsea Carter, a dedicated house cleaner from North Carolina, has become an overnight sensation after winning a staggering $200,000 in the state lottery, proving that fortune can favour anyone.
UK EuroMillions winner claims £1m prize after three months
A mystery UK National Lottery player has finally come forward to claim a life-changing £1 million prize from the EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker draw, ending a three-month search by operators.
NC man wins £1.4M on Monopoly scratch card
A North Carolina man's spur-of-the-moment decision to buy a Monopoly-themed scratch card has resulted in a life-changing £1.4 million jackpot win, state lottery officials confirm.
Emmy Awards 2025: 'Adolescence' and 'The Studio' Dominate
The 2025 Emmy Awards saw groundbreaking victories for HBO's 'Adolescence' and Netflix's 'The Studio', with both dramas securing top honours in a night celebrating British talent and innovative storytelling.
UK's 'Adolescence' & Philip Barantini Triumph at 2025 Emmys
In a stunning sweep, British talent dominated the 2025 International Emmy Awards. Netflix's gripping drama 'Adolescence' won top honours, while director Philip Barantini's 'Boiling Point' sequel clinched Best TV Movie/Mini-Series, marking a landmark night
Emmy Awards 2025: Full List of Winners Revealed
The 2025 Emmy Awards crowned television's finest in a spectacular night of celebration. Discover the full list of winners, including major triumphs for drama, comedy, and limited series.
Unclaimed £1M Lottery Prize in Westminster Expires
A life-changing £1 million National Lottery prize has gone unclaimed in Westminster, with the 180-day deadline passing. Camelot confirms the funds will now benefit National Lottery projects across the UK.
Man's 200-mile trip to claim £86 scratchcard win
A Nottingham man's £86 scratchcard win turned into an epic 200-mile round trip after the Post Office refused to pay out, forcing him to drive to the lottery's Carlisle HQ.
NTA 2024 Winners: Ant & Dec's Historic Streak Ends
The 2024 National Television Awards crowned This Morning, Strictly Come Dancing, and Happy Valley as the night's big winners, while Ant and Dec's historic winning streak finally came to an end. Get the full breakdown of all the drama, surprises, and emoti
LA Gas Station Sells Winning $1.7 Billion Powerball Ticket
A humble Los Angeles service station becomes instant millionaire maker as single winning ticket claims world's second-largest lottery jackpot. Winner's identity remains mystery.
Missouri & Texas Winners Claim Record £1.3bn Powerball
Two lucky lottery tickets from Missouri and Texas have hit the monumental £1.3 billion Powerball jackpot, ending a three-month winless streak and creating instant billionaires.
Texas Shop Sells £1.5 Billion Powerball Winning Ticket
A historic £1.5 billion Powerball jackpot has been won with a single ticket sold at a Texas corner store, sparking a frantic search for the anonymous winner and making the retailer a millionaire overnight.
$1.3BN Powerball Won: Winner's Crucial Next Steps
A massive $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot has finally been claimed. Discover the crucial first steps the winner must take to protect their windfall, from legal advice to financial planning, in our essential UK-focused guide.
Powerball Jackpot Soars to £1.2 Billion
The US Powerball jackpot surges to a staggering $1.23 billion after no ticket matched all numbers in the latest draw. Discover the winning numbers and what happens next.
$1.3BN Powerball Jackpot: Winning Numbers Drawn After Delay
The Powerball lottery reaches a staggering $1.3 billion after a critical delay in the draw. Discover the winning numbers and why the multi-state game was suspended.
UK Ticket Wins Record £1.5 Billion Powerball Jackpot
A single UK ticket has matched all numbers to claim the monumental $1.765 billion Powerball prize. Discover the winning numbers and the incredible story behind the third-largest lottery jackpot in history.
UK Expat's Powerball Dream Slashed by $478M Tax Bill
A British expat's record-breaking $1.3 billion Powerball win is slashed by a staggering $478 million in US taxes, revealing the harsh financial reality for UK lottery winners abroad.
Powerball Jackpot Soars to £1.2 Billion After No Winner
The US Powerball jackpot soars to a staggering $1.4 billion (£1.2bn) after no ticket matched all six numbers in Saturday's draw. The next draw promises one of the largest prizes in lottery history.
North Carolina Winner Claims $1.3 Billion Powerball Prize
A mystery winner in North Carolina has stepped forward to claim the monumental $1.3 billion Powerball prize, ending a months-long rollover frenzy and securing one of the largest lottery payouts in US history.
LA Player Misses $1BN Powerball By One Number
A solitary Powerball player in Louisiana is one agonising number away from a life-changing $1 billion fortune. Discover the story behind the near-win that has the entire state talking.
Mystery UK Winner Claims £80M Powerball Jackpot
An anonymous British ticket-holder has become an overnight multi-millionaire after winning the entire £80 million Powerball jackpot, sparking a nationwide search for the lucky winner.
Washington State wins $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot
A single ticket sold in Washington State has won the colossal $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot, ending a 40-draw streak without a top prize winner. The lucky numbers for the fourth-largest lottery prize in US history have finally been revealed.
Ohio man uses $1M lottery win for wife's cancer treatment
An Ohio man's incredible act of love sees him sacrifice a life-changing $1 million lottery win to fund his wife's urgent cancer treatment in a powerful story of devotion.
Tesco worker wins £61k with £1 lottery ticket
A Tesco worker from Kent scooped a life-changing £61,000 National Lottery win after buying a last-minute ticket on her break, proving a simple £1 gamble can turn fortunes around overnight.