Russell Grant Britain’s celebrity astrologer

Aries Mar 21 – Apr 20

Before you know it, you will become close with a new friend. This friendship is developing quickly but you instantly felt you were going to get on well. New challenges will offer you a chance to use your talents to your best advantage.

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Taurus Apr 21 – May 21

You’re grateful for your friends and for the way someone has put themselves out to make this a day for caring and sharing.You’re starting to realise that your most valued possessions are your friends and your most loving relationships.

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Gemini May 22 – June 21

Being able to give your time and energy to help make a difference to other people’s lives will mean a lot to you. You aren’t looking for a reward. Having the ability to help others and to see the smiles on their faces is all the feedback you need.

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Cancer June 22 – July 23

The more open you are to new experiences, the better it will be for your creative development. Keeping in touch with your most outgoing friends will increase your chances of finding romance. Be flexible in your approach to the future.

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Leo July 24 – Aug 23

An online meeting will be enlightening when you discover how wrong you have been about someone you thought was a killjoy. Now you have revised your opinion, this relationship will improve and you will become friends.

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Virgo Aug 24 – Sep 23

Problems can be avoided by listening to your instincts about the consequences of some decisions. This will help you make the best choices. You will also advise others on possible alternatives if you sense things might be going wrong.

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Libra Sep 24 – Oct 23

You learned a long time ago that there are things in life you should never take for granted. Others will benefit from this philosophy. Giving people a good experience and helping to make their day special will give you a lot of satisfaction.

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Scorpio Oct 24 – Nov 22

Trust your intuition, especially regarding relationship matters. In your communications, don’t be afraid to reveal your deepest thoughts. You’re blessed with the ability of being able to say the right thing at the right time. Try to relax more.

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Sagittarius Nov 23 – Dec 21

A partner or friend is changing their mind about an arrangement. Although this doesn’t seem to be the right time, it will come up in conversation. Their shift in attitude doesn’t mean this relationship is deteriorating. You need to compromise.

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Capricorn Dec 22 – Jan 20

You’re trying to understand a family member who is acting unreasonably. This is out of character for them but it will mean you’re having to spend more time on chores. Others aren’t pulling their weight but for now, you won’t complain too loudly.

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Aquarius Jan 21 – Feb 19

Your sense of urgency to fulfil an important assignment will please your boss.You will suddenly start feeling more at home in your working environment. Your friendliness and willingness to help other people makes you extremely popular.

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Pisces Feb 20 – Mar 20

Romantic prospects get brighter even though there is still a feeling that your social life is lacking in some way. There will be more chances to join in with group activities soon and this will make you feel as if you have more to look forward to.

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20 years ago (2001)

We told how the Government planned to launch a £3 million scheme to provide full-time childcare to teenage mothers who returned to school.

Under the scheme, children would be looked after by professionals while their mothers concentrated on their education. It came about after a report from Downing Street’s exclusion unit warned of the danger of young parents facing poverty.

49 years ago (1972)

An IRA car bomb outside Aldershot barracks in Hampshire killed seven and injured 19.

The 280lb device targeted the headquarters of the British Army’s 16th Parachute Brigade and was claimed to be revenge for Bloody Sunday but those who died were all civilians, mainly cleaning ladies.

24 years ago (1997)

Scientists at The Roslin Institute in Edinburgh revealed the birth of Dolly the Sheep, the world’s first successfully cloned mammal.

Dolly’s arrival infuriated animal rights organisations while the Church of Scotland expressed reservations about the process.

Dolly was put down in 2003 after she developed a progressive lung disease.