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Virginia Blackburn
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Virginia Blackburn is a journalist, columnist and author. She has written two novels and more than 20 celebrity biographies including David Beckham: The Great Betrayal, Kylie: Story of a Survivor, and Robbie's Secrets.
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From glamour to grit – the gruelling challenges facing Strictly’s whingeing contestants
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‘I’m JoJo, the new No 10 cat – here’s my take on life in Downing Street’
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Julian Assange's UK exit is excellent news for one big reason
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Failing my exams was the making of me – scrapping tests would be an utter disaster
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It is about time cyclists were made to abide by the rules of the road
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We need to save fashionistas from this strippers' parade
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Pubs must bring back 'child-free' rules for one major reason
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Here's the naked truth about the real dangers girls face, says Virginia Blackburn
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Harry and Meghan's spite and vindictiveness has reached a new level - Virginia Blackburn
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The BBC should be ashamed of its slowness in tackling anti-Semitism
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School uniforms turn more stomachs than heads, says Virginia Blackburn
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have shown how breathtakingly cynical they can be
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Many wise men were stupid to be drawn to vile Jeffrey Epstein, says Virginia Blackburn
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Our Royal family is worth every penny, says Virginia Blackburn
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The NHS is flatlining while doctors strike a pose, says Virginia Blackburn
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'My husband didn't like my Christmas tree decorations - so I made one drastic move'
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Remember the Wombles because no one else will be allowed to, says Virginia Blackburn
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Scottish pandas live the life of bear necessities ... in China, says Virginia Blackburn
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No free trans-fer will level the playing field says virginia Blackburn
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How dare the V&A spurn our greatest post-war Prime Minister? blasts Virginia Blackburn
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