All news for 2023-01-05

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Thousands of households to get up to £500 in cost of living cash this January
As the Household Support Fund is discretionary for each local council, the amount you can get can vary but several are handing out free cash worth up to £500 to help
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First person Harry phoned after William 'attack' - before telling Meghan
In a leaked extract from Prince Harry's book, Spare, it has been revealed that the Duke of Sussex called someone else after Prince William allegedly 'attacked' him, before calling Meghan - at his brother's request
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Boots shoppers go crazy for anti-aging cream they 'wished they'd tried sooner'
"I can't believe how this cream makes me look instantly younger. Usually, it would take days, weeks, or even months before I see any difference from a new cream, but not this time. It was like someone waved a magic wand."
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Jose Mourinho's not-so-subtle Mikel Arteta swipe leaves him looking very foolish
Roma boss Jose Mourinho couldn't understand why Arsenal had entrusted Mikel Arteta with the manager's job over Carlo Ancelotti following Unai Emery's sacking back in 2019
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Scientist shares how to cook pasta for less - but Italians aren't convinced
Nobel Prize-winner Giorgio Parisi found himself in hot water after praising a money-saving cooking method, as Italian chefs did not take well to the suggested method for cooking pasta
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Handwritten poems discovered where human foot was found floating in pool
The foot, still in a shoe, was spotted floating in Abyss Pool, Yellowstone National Park, US, by a visitor. A park ranger also noticed 'a film and dark clumps floating on top of the pool'
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Australia star Steve Smith makes "we'll see" retirement admission ahead of Ashes
Steve Smith will turn 34 ahead of the Ashes later this year and the Australia batter has opened up about retirement, admitting "I can't say how long I'll play for"
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Hamza sparks Strictly feud rumours as he unfollows Giovanni amid Jowita romance
Hamza Yassin was crowned the Strictly Come Dancing 2022 champion alongside professional partner Jowita Przystal
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Klopp at risk of missing the mark with Liverpool "big talent" at crossroads
Billy Koumetio was tipped to have a big future by Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp may be fighting to save his career at the top level after a disastrous loan spell at Austria Wien
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William joked he'd 'obviously' win in a fight against Harry in resurfaced clip
Prince William previously said he would 'obviously' win in a fight between him and his brother Prince Harry, in a resurfaced radio interview with Scott Mills from 2017
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Keir Starmer vows to repeal anti-strike laws as he savages Tory 'war on nurses'
In his New Year speech, the Labour leader blasted Rishi Sunak’s plans to impose 'minimum service levels' on striking sectors and said it isn't the way you 'bring an end to industrial disputes'
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Inside cottage where William's 'attack' on Harry took place - and new dog bowl
'Nott Cott' has become the centre of another royal scandal, with a leaked extract from Prince Harry's memoir Spare claiming a heated altercation took place in the home which Meghan Markle called 'small'
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Channel 4 privatisation axed in humiliation for Boris Johnson and Nadine Dorries
Rishi Sunak's government has confirmed the sale pushed by his predecessor will not go ahead - and Channel 4 will remain in public ownership where it has been for the last 40 years
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EastEnders' Lily Slater to make big decision amid baby plot as father confirmed
EastEnders spoilers for January reveal 12-year-old Lily Slater will make a huge decision, as she continues to hide her shocking pregnancy from her family, and the father Ricky Jr
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People spot odd link with Harry and William fight as 'Harold' nickname surfaces
Prince Harry alleges in his memoir, Spare, that his brother Prince William 'attacked' him during an argument in 2019 - and people have noted a strange historical link
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Warning to dog walkers after toxic orange oil berg appears on popular UK beach
Dog walker Ian Carmichael tweeted a picture of the bright orange object after spotting it on the beach and warned dog owners to be aware as animals are immediately attracted to them
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British wrestler sends X-rated message to Rishi Sunak on biggest show in Japan
Zack Sabre Jr used his platform on a major wrestling show to call out the Prime Minister over the ongoing pay dispute with tens of thousands of NHS nurses
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Harry and William's nicknames for each other exposed in bombshell leaked book
A controversial extract from a leaked copy of the book ahead of its official release date on Tuesday, revealed a physical encounter between Prince Harry and Prince William
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Harry dedicates book to four royals - but Charles and William missing from list
Several copies of Prince Harry's new memoir Spare have reportedly been mistakenly sold already in Spain - and it appears that the book is dedicated to Harry's wife Meghan Markle, their children and his mother Princess Diana - but not his father or brother
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Man Utd's stance on Scott McTominay transfer as Newcastle interest emerges
Scott McTominay has made 189 appearances for Manchester United since making his debut in May 2017 and is said to be a transfer target for Premier League rivals Newcastle
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TOWIE's Yazmin Oukhellou slams rumours she's dating and insists she's single
The Only Way is Essex star Yazmin Oukhellou has hit back at rumours she's dating once more, after she was in a horror crash in the summer which left her on-off boyfriend Jake McLean dead
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Rahm explains benefits of banning LIV rebels from Ryder Cup as he urges decision
The 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome currently appears in jeopardy, with stars on both the US and European teams set to miss out if rebel LIV players are banned from selection
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Mum with heart-shaped uterus stunned to give birth to 'one-in-500-million' twins
Karen Troy was left "confused at the scan" after being told by medics she has a "very rare" bicornuate uterus which meant the chance of conceiving twins was incredibly rare
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Jessica Simpson fans voice concern as she wears 8th grade cheerleader jacket
Jessica Simpson, 42, was able to fit into her teenage jacket - which left fans worried about her shrinking figure. The singer also asked her followers whether they thought she should have a change up of hair style too
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Pope Benedict funeral draws 60,000 including crying Brit who queued to see Queen
Pope Francis made modern history at the funeral at St Peter's Square on Thursday as he presided over his predecessor’s funeral, a sight not seen for over 200 years