All news for 2023-01-18
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Jeremy Hunt mocked for 'Mr Bean-esque' video explaining why inflation is so high
The Chancellor was accused of airbrushing out Liz Truss's disastrous economic policy as he blamed Covid, the war in Ukraine and rising energy prices for inflation in a bizarre two-minute video
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Love Island fans spot new side to Will after discovering sheep farming TikTok
Will Young, who is taking part in this year's Winter edition of the show, is well known online thanks to his farming content on TikTok
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'I walked out on a first date because he didn't like dogs - it's a deal breaker'
Rachel Humphreys, 28, from Leeds, walked out on a first date after her Hinge match declared he strongly hated rescue dogs - her precious pooches are a deal breaker
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Scalebound would be the perfect fit for Xbox Game Pass
It has been rumoured that the cancelled Xbox exclusive has been revived and is in the very early stages of development.
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Have regular sex to tackle ‘agonising’ gout symptoms, study suggests
Famed for cursing the rich and wealthy, experts have claimed that more sex could help tackle symptoms of gout, and 'improving gout management results in better sexual health'.
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Dancing On Ice flooded with Ofcom complaints over Ekin-Su's 'sexiest dance' ever
Love Island winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu recreated her notorious villa crawl during the routine - which host Holly Willoughby described as the show's 'sexiest ever skate'
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Martin Lewis issues emotional 'heartbreaking' plea to anyone going on holiday
Martin Lewis, speaking on his ITV1 show Martin Lewis Money Show Live, said every year he receives heartbreaking emails from people who have found themselves in a difficult travel situation
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Netflix hiring staff to work on private jet - and you'll be paid £300,000
Streaming giant Netflix is hiring! They're looking for a Flight Attendant who will help the company "continue to create joy around the world" as they expect the candidate to "embrace our culture"
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Jamie Lee Curtis supports Greta Thunberg after activist was detained by police
Jamie Lee Curtis is among the celebrities throwing their support behind climate activist Greta Thunberg after she was detained by police at a protest in Germany over coal mine expansion
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Suspect who escaped prison van in just his pants caught after 2 days on the run
Semi-naked prisoner Kyle Eglington escaped from the van through the side door and fled on foot having just appeared at Poole Magistrates' Court for "an offence he had not committed"
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Laura Woods in hysterics as Ally McCoist asks for sex advice after porn debacle
The BBC's coverage of Liverpool's win against Wolves at Molineux on Tuesday night was interrupted after porn noises were heard - leaving Gary Lineker and viewers red-faced
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F1 legend Jackie Stewart gives heartbreaking health update on wife’s dementia
Three-time F1 world champ Sir Jackie Stewart married Helen, who celebrates her 82nd birthday this weekend, in 1962 and she now needs 24-hour care at home
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Yan Bingtao and Zhao Xintong among 10 players charged in snooker fixing probe
All 10 players currently suspended by the WPBSA have been charged, six of those with match-fixing, including former Masters champion Yan Bingtao
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TSB to shut nine more bank branches this year - see full list of affected places
TSB currently has 220 branches in the UK - after these latest closures, which are happening throughout May 2023, that number will fall to 211
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Molly-Mae Hague dreading giving birth after doctors say her baby is over 7lbs
Molly-Mae Hague told fans her baby girl is likely to be 8lbs when she's born as the Love Island star prepares to become a mum for the first time in a matter of weeks
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Motorbike racer kept helmet on to hide his face after going bald in his 20s
British superbike champion Dan Linfoot suffered with male-pattern baldness and said it affected his mental health, leaving him feeling like he couldn't recognise himself in the mirror
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Young couple transform dingy council house into 'dream home' for just £10,000
First-time buyers Oli Tobin, 26 and Kira Clutton, 25, bought the three-bed house in Wrexham, North Wales, for £145,000 and started their ambitious reno within hours of moving in
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Fate of Crystal Palace fan Cantona wished he'd kung-fu kicked harder
Eric Cantona had the book thrown at him when he infamously performed his kung fu kick on a Crystal Palace fan during a game at Selhurst Park back in 1995 - but the supporter also found himself in hot water
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Last moments of doomed helicopter before it plunged near nursery killing 18
A new video shows the emergency services helicopter flying low over trees but apparently without difficulty in “the last seconds” before it crashed in Brovary, Ukraine, killing 18 and injuring 29
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Carol Vorderman, 62, pours curves into skin tight rubber dress sending fans wild
Carol Vorderman is no stranger to showing off her incredible figure and nothing has changed with her latest photoshoot
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'I did a full face of Poundland make-up - I was orange but £1 item impressed me'
A professional make-up artist has shared her thoughts on products from Poundland after attempting to put together a make-up bag from the store for as little money as possible
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Aldi shopper shares "genius" video showing how to slow down checkout staff
A man shared a video on TikTok showing his method of dealing with speedy cashiers at supermarket Aldi and viewers were left impressed by his "genius" technique
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State pension payments warning for anyone reaching retirement age in 2023
If you are approaching the state pension age, then you need to be aware of this common DWP misconception as it could mean you miss out on your deserved cash
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Tuchel ready to make Premier League managerial return after snubbing three clubs
Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is ready to return to management and is said to be open to replacing Antonio Conte at Tottenham should the position become available
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Former Man Utd star looks unrecognisable with huge beard in photo at pub
Brian McClair spent 11 years as a player at Manchester United, winning four Premier League titles, and the former striker now looks totally different from his time at Old Trafford
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