All news for 2023-02-08

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Gordon Ramsay's head chef shares crucial steam tip for perfect roast potatoes
Rob Cottam, Head of Culinary at The Gordon Ramsay Academy, has shared some of the main mistakes people make when cooking roast potatoes – and shown his method for making them perfectly crispy
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'Gary Glitter has moved next door. I'm fuming, I've told the kids what to say'
Gary Glitter has been released from prison after serving half of his 16-year sentence having been found guilty of sexually abusing three young girls between 1975 and 1980
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Paperchase shoppers warned to spend vouchers within days after chain's collapse
Paperchase shoppers have been advised to use up their gift cards as soon as possible, with February 14 being the last day they’ll remain valid - here is everything you need to know
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Ex-MP Jared O'Mara guilty of fraud after claiming £24,000 for cocaine lifestyle
The judge said O'Mara had been accused of trying to fraudulently claim up to £30,000 in taxpayers' money to fund an "extravagant lifestyle - drink, cigarettes and, above all, cocaine"
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Job centres to close with the DWP announcing plans to shut down 20 sites
The Department for Work and Pensions has sparked fury from GMB members with the news that it plans to close 20 job centres and put more than 50 jobs at risk from the scheme
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Conor McGregor told he chose "perfect opponent" for UFC comeback fight
Conor McGregor is set to finally return to the UFC after nearly two years out, when he will take on leading contender Michael Chandler in the latest instalment of The Ultimate Fighter series
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Mum accused of strangling her three children to death 'heard voices in her head'
Lindsay Clancy, 32, from Massachusetts, US, appeared for the first time at Plymouth District Court via Zoom from her hospital bed in a mask and neck brace to hear the charges against her
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Overwatch 2 season 3 patch notes reveal new maps and full tank hero overhaul
With the new season starting, patch notes reveal that the ranked system is changing again after player complaints.
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Girl, 14, who got 'butterflies' dancing with boy at prom learns she almost died
Ceirra Zeager had a racing heart when she danced with a boy for the first time at her winter formal, and said it continued to pound long after she had returned home
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Strictly star Johannes Radebe 'punched many times' in horrific homophobic attack
Strictly Come Dancing professional Johannes Radebe has recalled the horrific abuse he was forced to endure during his 'horrid' time at school in South Africa
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Vanessa Feltz overwhelmed as This Morning fans turn agony aunt on her heartbreak
Vanessa Feltz vowed to have a 'great time' after her break-up from partner of 16 years Ben Ofoedu, but she hopes to find love again
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Your dog has five ways of telling you it loves you - here's how to spot signs
Pets are part of the family and deserve us to shower them in love as much as our other loved ones - they even have their own love languages according to vet expert Dr Ronngren
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Love Islander Claudia Fogarty's famous family - sport star dad and X Factor link
Love Island bombshell Claudia Fogarty hails from a family filled with talent, fame, and fortune, as the reality TV star follows in her famous dad's footsteps
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Curry house selling Gavin and Stacey's Smithy's huge order says it's a huge hit
Gavin & Stacey fans will know Smithy's iconic Indian takeaway order, which he refused to share with anyone. A restaurant is selling his full, huge order for £36
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'I named my baby using Roman numerals - but trolls say that's not the worst bit'
A mum who was inspired by Roman numerals when naming her baby has shared her birth announcement online - but her name choice has been slammed by trolls as 'awful'
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'Steely' Kate gives 'clear sign' of royal ambition with behind-the-scenes change
According to a source, Kate Middleton is "deeply aware" of her new elevated position as Princess of Wales and the hiring of a new private secretary is a clear sign she is redefining herself
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All the ways you can help Turkey-Syria earthquake victims as deaths reach 9,500
Over 9,500 people have died and tens of thousands more are injured and missing in Turkey and Syria following the earthquake. Here is how you can help those in need
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'My mother-in-law hates my baby's name – she refuses to even say it out loud'
A new mum has admitted her upset after her mother-in-law had refused to use her baby daughter's name - and even chooses to use alternative monikers and nicknames instead
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Man Utd handed double Barcelona boost as La Liga chief lays down £177m demand
Manchester United have their eyes on a couple of Barcelona stars ahead of what is expected to be a busy summer transfer window - and they might have been handed a huge favour by La Liga
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Japanese knotweed warning as little-known law can hits Brits with £34,000 fine
A Japanese knotweed expert has warned how people need to be aware of fines, that could be more than £34,000, or even jail they could face by having the invasive plant in their gardens
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Love Island stars rocked by fresh twist with cryptic text amid Claudia arrival
The Love Island boys were left in shock on Tuesday evening as blonde beauty Claudia Fogarty – the daughter of I’m A Celebrity winner Carl Fogarty – entered the villa
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ITV looking for single parents to join new Love Island series for mums and dads
The network sent out an official call, confirming it is on the lookout for "vibrant single parents across the UK who are in search of love"
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FedEx truck driver dies after train smashes into vehicle and shreds it to pieces
Patrick Metz, 34, died instantly after the FedEx semi-truck he was driving went onto the tracks and was torn apart by a passing Amtrak passenger train in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, US
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Ex-Arsenal ace thought he was 'going to die' on boozy night out with Ray Parlour
The boozy 'Tuesday Club' nights disappeared early in Arsene Wenger's tenure, but there was still the occasional instance of new recruits getting a taste of what happened before his arrival
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Rose explains impact on Ryder Cup if LIV Golf rebels are not allowed to compete
Former world number one Justin Rose has given his verdict on the possible omission of European LIV Golf rebels at this year's Ryder Cup against the USA in Rome