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The £6m Omaze planning war: Miss Wales finalist STILL doesn't have keys to mansion she won...because trees were 'torn out to make way for pool and tennis court'

08/10/25 22:51

Vicky Curtis-Cresswell, 38, who won the property with one of the £10 tickets, has revealed she wants to sell the mansion - although the planning breaches have delayed her plans and threaten to affect its value....read

Curse of Omaze strikes again as stunning £6million prize winner home falls foul of council's planning rules
20/08/25 09:57
A £6 million prize house on the North Norfolk coast has fallen foul of planning rules, with officers saying the home was built differently to the plans which were approved by the local council.
Beauty queen's £6m Omaze dream home could be partially demolished
18/07/25 06:18
A large extension, swimming pool and the tennis court are all under threat after they were found to be in breach of approved plans at the stunning property.
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Beauty queen may have to DEMOLISH part of £6m Norfolk home she won in Omaze draw for just £10
18/07/25 00:16
A large extension, swimming pool and the tennis court are all under threat after they were found to be in breach of approved plans at the stunning property.
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Miss Wales finalist STILL doesn't have the keys to her £6m Omaze house nearly three months after winning it as planning row rumbles on
18/06/25 07:16
Vicky Curtis-Cresswell, 38, said it had felt like 'an enormous weight had been lifted' when she was the lucky winner of Larkfields in Norfolk in February.
Heartless conmen who dressed as Pudsey Bear to steal more than £500,000 of money people thought was for charity are ordered to pay back £100,000
26/05/25 10:26
The gang was led by David Levi who would wear the beloved Children In Need's yellow bear costume outside supermarkets to con shoppers into making phony donations.
Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones go public! Beaming presenter wraps her arms around Blue Peter co-host as they head for breakfast date on his motorbike amid deepening connection
22/05/25 15:15
Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones didn't care who saw them as the presenter publicly wrapped her arms around her co-host on Thursday amid romance speculation.
Helen Skelton looks stylish in tiger print trousers as she leaves BBC studios minutes before Gethin Jones as they try to keep their 'deeper connection' under wraps
21/05/25 11:58
The pair left separately to each other after MailOnline recently revealed that the Morning Live hosts have grown close off-screen.
Gethin Jones hinted at close bond with 'superwoman' Helen Skelton in gushing post amid friendship growing into a 'deeper connection' - as fans declare they 'belong together'
20/05/25 08:56
Gethin Jones previously hinted at his close bond with 'superwoman' Helen Skelton as he praised her in a gushing Instagram post.
Global megastars lined up for new music fundraiser set to rival Band Aid
21/04/25 00:50
Comic Relief mastermind Kevin Cahill has teamed up with music producer Paul Mitchell to create a charity to rival Band Aid.
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Jamie Laing treats himself to a lavish sun-soaked beach getaway with wife Sophie Habboo following his brutal 150 mile Ultra Marathon for Comic Relief
27/03/25 21:24
Jamie Laing has jetted off on a luxury sun-soaked holiday with his wife Sophie Habboo following his brutal Ultra Marathon last week.
Jamie Laing treats fans to another foot pic as he shares health update on his injuries following brutal 150 mile Ultra Marathon challenge for Comic Relief
25/03/25 20:53
The BBC Radio 1 presenter, 36, spent five days running from London to Salford and crossed the finish line on Friday, raising a whopping £2,053,835 for Comic Relief.
Spencer Matthews' real feelings on Jamie Laing are revealed after he appeared to snub his incredible Comic Relief ultra marathons
25/03/25 10:26
Spencer Matthews' real feelings on Jamie Laing have now been revealed after he appeared to snub his incredible Comic Relief ultra marathon last week.
Jamie Laing reveals he's been left with catastrophic injury to his manhood and shares gruesome glimpse of his badly injured feet after undertaking brutal 150 mile Ultra Marathon challenge
24/03/25 09:04
The BBC Radio 1 presenter, 36, spent five days running from London to Salford and crossed the finish line on Friday, raising a whopping £2,053,835 for the charity.
BBC star is rushed to hospital after falling off his Lime bike while riding it drunk as he issues warning to fans
24/03/25 01:06
The actor had been riding the bike while drunk when he suffered the horrific fall.
Samantha Morton opens up about her 'complex' childhood in care and reveals she made herself homeless as a teenager to feel 'safer'
22/03/25 12:18
Samantha Morton opened up about her tough childhood in care during Comic Relief's Red Nose Day on Friday.
Comic Relief raises millions less than last year... despite star-studded show that saw Davina McCall break down in tears
22/03/25 09:54
Comic Relief raised £4million less than last year on Red Nose Day on its 40th anniversary show, which also featured presenter Davina McCall opening up about her recent tumour surgery.
Jamie Laing vs Spencer Matthews' Ultra Marathons: A look inside the battling buddies' gruelling training regimes and very different inspiration
22/03/25 01:33
Here MailOnline looks inside the battling buddies duelling journeys.....
Jaime Laing is supported by leggy wife Sophie Habboo as 'struggles to walk' after completing gruelling Ultra Marathon challenge and raising over £2M for Comic Relief
22/03/25 00:31
The BBC Radio 1 presenter, 36, undertook the whopping 150-mile, five-day run from London and raised a whopping £2,053,835 for the charity.
AJ Odudu wows in a leggy red dress as she joins glamorous Alison Hammond ahead of Comic Relief's 40th anniversary
22/03/25 00:16
The presenter, 37, looked incredible in the red satin number that featured a corset bodice and a thigh-high slit.
Comic Relief fans rage 'no wonder our TV license is so high!' as they slam 'unnecessary' eight presenter line-up with iconic host missing
21/03/25 23:46
For the 40th anniversary of Red Nose Day Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Alison Hammond, Rylan Clark and Alesha Dixon reunited to host the annual charity show.
Davina McCall breaks down in tears live on Comic Relief in emotional reflection on life after brain tumour surgery
21/03/25 22:36
The presenter, 57, emotionally reflected on life and 'what really matters' after undergoing an operation to remove a colloid cyst four months ago .
Comic Relief fans left fuming after annual telethon shows 16-year-old James Corden sketch rather than new comedy: 'I could have looked that up on YouTube!'
21/03/25 19:36
The actor, 46, played his Gavin and Stacey character Smithy in the comedy scene as he gave the England team, including David Beckham , a pep talk and originally aired in 2009.
David Beckham posts throwback Red Nose Day picture with wife Victoria as he shares his favourite Comic Relief moments hours before the annual charity fundraiser's 40th birthday
21/03/25 18:49
The star posed with his wife Victoria, 50, in a fun snap posted to Instagram on Friday to mark the occasion, with the pair both wearing Red Noses and the former footballer, 49, sticking his tongue out.
Red Nose Day 2025 recap: Oasis tickets giveaway to be Comic Relief's 'biggest ever earner'; TV start time, lineup, and everything to know about the show
21/03/25 18:29
MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates from Red Nose Day 2025 as entertainers celebrate 40 years of Comic Relief to raise funds for good causes across the UK.
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Exhausted Jamie Laing breaks down in tears and is comforted by wife Sophie Habboo as he COMPLETES gruelling 150-mile Ultra Marathon challenge and raises over £2M for Comic Relief: 'This is unbelievable!'
21/03/25 15:54
The BBC Radio 1 presenter, 36, undertook the whopping 150-mile, five-day run from London to Salford and couldn't contain his emotions as he reached the finish line.
Watch shocking moment Gethin Jones suffers 'really horrible and serious' fall live on BBC and 'seizes up' as medics forced to intervene during botched Comic Relief challenge
21/03/25 13:25
The 47-year-old and Helen Skelton, 41, decided to skate for 24 hours on the BBC channel to raise money for the very important cause - and wrapped up on Friday at 10am.
Jamie Laing reveals his 'whole body is in agony' as he pushes himself during gruelling Ultra Marathons challenge as donations reach an incredible £500k
21/03/25 01:02
The BBC Radio 1 presenter, 36, has now reached an incredible £500,000 in donations for Comic Relief.
Jamie Laing throws up during brutal Ultra Marathons challenge and is comforted by wife Sophie Habboo as donations reach an incredible £500k
20/03/25 14:42
The milestone amount means that Greg James will be joining him for a run on Friday, wearing in a wedding dress.
Sophie Habbo shares photos of 'broken' husband Jamie Laing as he sets off for day four of his gruelling Ultra Marathons challenge after raising staggering amount for Comic Relief
20/03/25 11:05
The BBC Radio 1 presenter, 36, is taking on five Ultra Marathons in five days - a total of 150 miles - he aims to finish in Salford, Manchester on Friday, March 21.
Jamie Laing is overcome with emotion as he embraces wife Sophie Habboo after completing day three of gruelling Ultra Marathons challenge as he raises staggering amount for Comic Relief
20/03/25 00:06
He is taking on five Ultra Marathons in five days - a total of 150 miles - he aims to finish in Salford, Manchester on Friday, March 21.
Jamie Laing tears up during emotional day three of gruelling Ultra Marathons challenge for Comic Relief as he hits £180k in donations
19/03/25 15:52
He is taking on five Ultra Marathons in five days - a total of 150 miles - he aims to finish in Salford, Manchester on Friday, March 21.
Jamie Laing issues update on day two of gruelling Ultra Marathon challenge after raising a staggering £80K for Comic Relief
18/03/25 14:04
The BBC Radio 1 presenter, 36, admitted he has faced a 'rollercoaster of emotions' over the last 24 hours after completing his first 30 mile run on Monday.
Why BBC scheduling blunder could cost Comic Relief MILLIONS
16/03/25 21:23
A source who used to work for the charity has revealed a BBC blunder could see a significant drop in audience figures for Comic Relief's telethon, which could negatively impact donations.
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The Traitors stars reunite for ultimate game of laughter in hilarious new Red Nose Day sketch
14/03/25 00:08
The brand-new and exclusive online sketch, released in full today, sees the Traitors go head-to-head in a bid to win the Rare Ruby Red Nose and be crowned the funniest Traitor of them all.
Omaze's latest prize draw rocked by council two-week deadline to explain how it plans to resolve a planning dispute over stunning £6 million mansion it is due to give away in days
11/03/25 19:15
Omaze has just two weeks to explain how it plans to resolve a breach of planning rules on Larkfields, a stunning £6 million mansion in Norfolk that is due to be given away on March 21.
Davina McCall and AJ Odudu wow in sizzling red ensembles as they lead the star-studded presenting line-up for Comic Relief's Red Nose Day 2025
11/03/25 08:16
Davina McCall and AJ Odudu wowed in sizzling red ensembles as they led the star-studded presenting line-up for Comic Relief's Red Nose Day 2025.
The Traitors star Linda reveals big TV return, shares the one reality show she wants to join and insists she NEVER would have betrayed Minah
01/03/25 09:57
The retired opera singer, 72, became a firm fan favourite on the BBC show's third series with her iconic head turn when host Claudia Winkleman said the word 'traitors' becoming a meme.
Omaze's biggest ever prize breaches planning rules: £6m luxury beach house comes with £250,000 cash and a Porsche 911 Carrera - but plans didn't mention pool or tennis court
28/02/25 09:59
The Larkfields mansion (pictured) in the upmarket seaside resort village of Blakeney has not been built to approved plans, according to officials at North Norfolk District Council (NNDC).
Sir Lenny Henry receives Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his contribution to entertainment and charity
20/02/25 16:42
The actor, 66, attended a ceremony at the Guildhall in the capital after being nominated by Lord Mayor Alastair King.
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Dame Mary Berry reveals she is 'delighted' to support Comic Relief's Red Nose Day as she joins Angela Scanlon, Judi Love, and more
18/02/25 01:53
She is set to join the likes of Girls Aloud singer Kimberley Walsh, comedian Judi Love, radio and TV host Anita Rani and TV presenter Angela Scanlon in promoting the aprons.
Jamie Laing set to take on Ultra Marathon Man Challenge for Radio 1's Red Nose Day fundraiser
12/02/25 01:59
Jamie Laing is gearing up for an intense Ultra Marathon challenge to raise funds for Red Nose Day this March.
Sir Lenny Henry set for surprise return to the comedy circuit after 15-year stand-up hiatus: 'There are plans in motion'
25/01/25 01:54
The comedian, 66, hasn't performed a full comedy set since 2008 and last hosted Live at the Apollo in 2010.
Richard Curtis reveals the REAL reason why Julia Roberts refused to take part in a Notting Hill sequel
28/11/24 14:17
Notting Hill writer Richard Curtis has revealed that Julia Roberts refused to take part in a sequel to the 1999 beloved rom-com because her character was supposed to get divorced.
RICHARD KAY: Amid a cost of living crisis, these revelations about the Royals' finances could gnaw away at hard-won public trust
04/11/24 02:06
Just over 25 years ago, a Buckingham Palace report recommended steps the monarchy should adopt to rebuild trust after the collapse in support for the Royal Family following the death of Princess Diana.
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Do you prefer yours Naked or with the Whole Shebang? (Crisps that is...)
26/09/24 23:01
Whether you like them salty, tangy or tart, crisps come in all shapes, sizes, packets and colours. Now in Nathalie Whittle's ode to crisps, Mark Mason discovers all there is to know behind the crunch.
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The Queen and Prince Phillip loved to sing along to (Is This The Way To) Amarillo, reveals star
21/09/24 22:59
The late Queen and Prince Philip loved to sing along to (Is This The Way To) Amarillo, Tony Christie has revealed. The 81-year-old said they had told him it was their song of choice at royal knees-ups.
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What will Maya Jama do next? Following Love Island ratings flop PR expert says newly-single star will become 'even more famous' after 'landing' huge new gig away from villa
03/08/24 13:24
The presenter, 30, has since gone on to bag other high profile jobs including hosting The BRITs, Comic Relief , as well as becoming the face of Dolce&Gabanna.
Sir Lenny Henry makes a rare appearance with partner Lisa Makin as they hold hands at Wimbledon
08/07/24 15:54
Sir Lenny Henry made a rare appearance with his partner Lisa Makin as they attended day eight of Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
Outnumbered actors Tyger Drew-Honey, Daniel Roche and Ramona Marquez reunite to relive iconic Comic Relief moments from the show ahead of the Christmas special
12/06/24 09:10
It was announced last month that the beloved BBC drama will return with a special one-off episode this Christmas 10 years after the series ended.
Mollie King admits that losing her dad Stephen 10 days after giving birth to her daughter was 'the hardest she's ever been pushed' as she reveals the moment she knew her fiancé Stuart Broad was 'it'
23/05/24 23:04
The Saturdays star, 35, welcomed her daughter Annabella in November 2022, and just 10 days later her father passed away following a battle with a brain tumour.
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Paloma Faith puts on a VERY leggy display in a daring double-split black dress at the Birmingham leg of her The Glorification Of Sadness tour
06/05/24 00:56
The singer, 42, wore a stunning floor-length cowl neck dress with black slingback heels and miniature black sunglasses on stage at Birmingham Symphony Hall.
The Traitors series two winner Harry Clark, 23, recalls wanting to 'end it all' in the years before he signed up for the hit reality show
05/05/24 01:16
The Traitors series two winner Harry Clark has revealed that he previously wanted to 'end it all' after finding himself 'in the darkest place'.
Sir Lenny Henry makes a rare appearance with partner Lisa Makin as they attend the Up Next gala after he stepped down from Comic Relief
02/05/24 08:22
The comedian, 65, cut a dapper figure in a wine-red crushed velvet blazer as he headed home hand-in-hand with theatre mogul Lisa, also 65.
Amanda Holden and Alan Carr's renovated Tuscan house 'is sold for a staggering sum' after pair teamed up to restore the crumbling 17th century property for BBC show
30/04/24 00:04
The house renewed by host Amanda Holden and Alan Carr on the Italian Job has been reportedly sold for £187,777, while firstly bought for just 85p.
From Catherine Zeta Jones and Carys Douglas to Cindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber - the celebs' closet-raiding children who borrow their parents' iconic looks
27/04/24 12:39
From Oscar dresses to bespoke designer gowns, celeb kids have their pick of some iconic fashion moments.
Paloma Faith ditches her towering heels for fluffy pink slippers as she heads home after performing in Nottingham
06/04/24 15:58
Paloma Faith, 42, headed home from the Nottingham leg of her The Glorification Of Sadness tour on Friday night with an armful of bottled water, a can of soup, and fluffy red bedroom slippers.
Lenny Henry shows off his trim physique as he films Harlan Coben Netflix drama alongside Rosalind Eleazar and Top Boy's Ashley Walters
26/03/24 18:23
The actor and comedian, 65, who co-hosted Red Nose Day for the final time after 39 years at the helm earlier this month, is set to star in the upcoming series Missing You.
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Mollie King reveals the total amount she has raised from her 500km Red Nose Day charity bike ride in memory of her late father Stephen
26/03/24 13:02
Mollie King, 36, took to Instagram to reveal the total amount she has raised from her 500km Red Nose Day charity bike ride in memory of her late father Stephen.
Maya Jama strikes a pose in a strapless mini dress and rocks a brunette bob wig as she shares sizzling snaps after hosting Red Nose Day for Comic Relief
19/03/24 08:31
The Love Island host, 29, posted snaps after co-hosting Comic Relief 's Red Nose Day event on Friday evening.
Mollie King enjoys a well deserved weekend in bed after finishing 310-mile Red Nose Day bike ride and raising over £1.1m in late father's honour
17/03/24 10:33
Mollie King enjoyed a weekend in bed as she admitted the last few days 'feel like a dream' after finishing her marathon 500km Red Nose Day charity bike ride.
Sir Lenny Henry's Comic Relief swansong is watched by 3.6million viewers as comedy legend ends his 39 year hosting role by raising £38.6million for charity
16/03/24 12:59
The annual fundraising programme, which featured a host of comedy sketches, musical performances and tributes to Sir Lenny, saw a notable rise in viewers.
That'll truffle some feathers! Paloma Faith inadvertently resembles a toadstool after mixing fun(ghi) with fashion in an outlandish oversized coat
16/03/24 11:02
The singer, 42, wore a huge, furry, zip-up red coat with pink polka dots and matched it with black shoes with white polka dots.
Maya Jama catches the eye in a black PVC trench coat as she leaves MediaCity after co-hosting Red Nose Day event for Comic Relief
16/03/24 10:52
Maya Jama, 29, beamed and waved as she left MediaCity in Salford in the early hours of Saturday morning after co-hosting Comic Relief's Red Nose Day event.
Comic Relief presenter Rosie Ramsey shares overwhelming gratitude after first live television performance... but admits she missed her comedian husband Chris
16/03/24 09:48
The star appeared on top of the world as she shared her gratitude with fans after co-presenting Comic Relief on Friday night.
Comic Relief 2024: 'Finally justice for Mollie Pearce!': The Traitors' fans applaud Suranne Jones as Claudia Winkleman in star-studded spoof
16/03/24 01:10
Comic Relief 2024 Fans were delighted with star-studded spoof The Traitors: The Movie on Friday night.
Comic Relief viewers stunned as Hollywood stars Julia Roberts and Paul Rudd make a surprise appearance during Red Nose Day celebrations
15/03/24 23:32
Comic Relief on Friday night saw Hollywood actors Julia Roberts, 56, and Paul Rudd, 54, appear in the show via video link.
Comic Relief 2024: Maya Jama oozes glamour in a strapless black mini while Davina McCall wows in a red jumpsuit as they present Red Nose Day show
15/03/24 21:19
Maya Jama, 29, oozed class in a black mini as she took to the stage to co-present Comic Relief 2024 on Friday night.
Sir Lenny Henry's last Comic Relief hurrah! As the beloved comedian takes to the Red Nose Day stage for one final time, MailOnline looks back at the most memorable moments of his five-decade career
15/03/24 20:19
MailOnline takes a look back at Sir Lenny Henry's most memorable moments as after almost 40 years hosting Comic Relief, he is taking to the stage for the last time.
Comic Relief 2024 RECAP: Sir Lenny Henry delights fans with his 'I'm Just Len' performance during comedian's final Red Nose Day as host - which raised a staggering £38 MILLION on the night
15/03/24 19:32
For all things Comic Relief 2024, follow our recap from Mail Online's live blog of Sir Lenny Henry's final Red Nose Day.
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Comic Relief 2024: Emotional Sir Lenny Henry tearfully takes a final bow after hosting his last Red Nose Day after 39-years as star-studded telethon raises a whopping £38.6M
15/03/24 19:04
The comedian, 65, was left speechless as he was honoured during the live telethon which raised a whopping £38,631,548M.
Nostalgic Brits claim Red Nose Day 'used to be a bigger deal', noting how little build up there has been this year as epic 1990s Comic Relief video resurfaces online
15/03/24 17:25
Today, March 15, is Red Nose Day in the UK and Comic Relief will be broadcasting live from 7pm tonight. However, some nostalgic Britons are claiming the charity event 'used to be a bigger deal'.
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How Rosie Ramsey rose from Pontins blue coat to Comic Relief presenter after winning millions of fans on marital podcast she hosts with her husband Chris
15/03/24 17:03
The presenter and podcast host, 37, from South Shields, will join the presenting line up on the BBC charity telethon this evening in what will be Lenny Henry's final year.
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Holly Willoughby shows her support for Red Nose Day while her dog Bailey sports a matching bandana in fun snap - ahead of star-studded telethon
15/03/24 16:21
The presenter, 43, donned a red nose while her dog Bailey sported a matching bandana ahead of the star-studded annual telethon on Friday evening.
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Maya Jama sports black leather coat and Louis Vuitton bag as she and laid back Alex Scott arrive at MediaCityUK ahead of Red Nose Day show
15/03/24 15:51
The pair both looked in good spirits on Friday ahead of their appearances on Red Nose Day for Comic Relief.
Mollie King breaks down in tears as she finishes 310-mile Red Nose Day bike ride and smashes £1m target in late father's honour - earning a kiss from fiancé Stuart Broad and daughter: 'I know my dad was with me the whole way'
15/03/24 14:57
The Saturdays singer, 36, has taken on the epic journey from London to Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire in memory of her late father Stephen, who died of a brain tumour.
Finally, the new 'Bond' is revealed! Former Dr Who star David Tennant cuts a dapper figure and sips a martini as the actor transforms into the 007 spy for Comic Relief sketch
15/03/24 12:26
David Tennant scrubbed up well as he transformed into the next James Bond for an upcoming Comic Relief sketch on Friday.
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Lenny Henry reveals he feels emotional ahead of hosting his final Red Nose Day: 'It's a good time to part ways'
15/03/24 11:13
The comedian and actor, 65, co-founded Comic Relief in 1985 alongside Love Actually screenwriter Richard Curtis and will continue to serve as life president.
Who is Lenny Henry's partner? Everything you need to know about Lisa Makin as the comedian is set to host his last Comic Relief
15/03/24 11:13
Lenny Henry is set to step down from his Comic Relief presenting post after over two decades of hosting the show. But who is his long term girlfriend Lisa Makin?
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Why do we wear a red nose on Red Nose Day and what is the meaning behind it?
15/03/24 09:52
Today (March 15) is Red Nose Day in the UK. Here, FEMAIL explains why we wear a Red Nose to raise money for charity and what the meaning behind the concept is...
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