All news for 2023-02-16

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Slap-fighter who was badly knocked out hit with nine-month cocaine ban
Dana White launched his controversial slap-fighting league last month and contestant Jon Kennedy has been handed a nine-month after testing positive for cocaine
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Seventies style: Ducati Scrambler 1100 Tribute Pro review
Italian giant's super-cool modern-retro pays homage to 50 remarkable years of air-cooled, twin-cylinder engined motorcycling icons
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Grealish explains Ramsdale knowledge helped him score crucial goal vs Arsenal
Jack Grealish scored Manchester City's crucial second goal in their 3-1 victory over Arsenal - and his finish owed a lot to his friendship with Gunners goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale
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Denise Welch blasts comments about Nicola Bulley's alcohol and menopause issues
The decision by Lancashire Police to publicly reveal details of Nicola Bulley's personal life has angered many - with celebrities like the Loose Women star, Fern Britton and former soap star Nicola Thorp - criticising the move
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Demands for Nicola Bulley cops to explain alcohol statement by Yvette Cooper
The Shadow Home Secretary branded the decision to release personal information about the missing mum "unusual" and said she had "quite significant concerns" about a statement put out by Lancashire Police yesterday
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New Look and Wilko 'set to axe almost 1,000 jobs' in new high street bloodbath
Almost 1,000 jobs look set to be cut overall at the clothes retailer New Look and at the garden and homeware store Wilko as high street chains continue to struggle
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Teen's dad 'raised bullying fears with school' before she was stabbed to death
Friends had claimed that Brianna Ghey was bullied at school because of her gender identity, with one person writing: "She was gang beaten for years for the simple reason of being trans"
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Insurers accused of re-writing lockdown history after refusing payouts
Firms find that business interruption cover proved worthless despite being forced to close during the pandemic
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Patrick Stewart's life off screen - young wife, James Corden spat and surgery
After 36 years playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Sir Patrick Stewart is returning to his iconic Star Trek character for the final time, but it's not the only thing the actor is remembered for
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Harry Brook and Ben Duckett sparkle as England make more history vs New Zealand
England posted 325-9 in the first Test against New Zealand, with Ben Duckett and Harry Brook scoring half-centuries, before Ollie Robinson and James Anderson took three big wickets before the close of play
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Aldi to create 6,000 new jobs and open 40 stores by end of year - see list
A handful of new Aldi supermarkets will be opening over the next few months which will create around 6,000 jobs in communities across the UK
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5 things to watch as Lionesses return in Arnold Clark Cup test
The match will see the Lionesses' preparations for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup finals ramp up, with Sarina Wiegman's team expected to be one of the favourites when the tournament kicks off
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Meghan did not make 'only child' claim says lawyer as sis sues over Oprah chat
The Duchess of Sussex's lawyer has reportedly claimed that she was making an expression of her feelings by saying she was an only child as half-sister Samantha Markle sues for defamation
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Sam Smith misgendered again as they correct Alex Jones' 'fisherthem' comment
Sam Smith revealed they have a secret fishing hobby which they'd like to pursue further after music - but continually corrected Alex Jones on The One Show when she referred to them being a 'fisherman'
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Arteta highlights show Arsenal boss lost his way on big night against Guardiola
Mikel Arteta's contrasting level of experience to Pep Guardiola in the midst of a high-pressure Premier League title race ultimately told at the Emirates on Wednesday night as Arsenal slipped up against Manchester City
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Dick Van Dyke, 97, leaves Nicole Scherzinger in tears with Masked Singer outing
Nicole Scherzinger said it was 'an honour' to see Dick Van Dyke performing live on The Masked Singer, gushing over how 'gorgeous and handsome' the award-winning actor is
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Heartbreaking tributes for mum and sister found dead by son in his burger van
Tributes have poured in for a mum and teen daughter who were tragically discovered dead inside a burger van this week while trying to decorate it for a family birthday
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Tory cancer plan 'is catastrophic decision that will cost lives' top medics warn
In a scathing intervention, Professor Richard Sullivan and Dr Ajay Aggarwal warned the move is a sign that the government is not willing to deal with the "complexity and escalated costs" of effective cancer treatment
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Arteta warned he could harm Arsenal with behaviour following De Bruyne clash
Mikel Arteta's touchline antics have come under the microscope again after he was involved in an incident with Kevin de Bruyne during Arsenal's 3-1 defeat by Manchester City
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Google issues urgent warning to anybody using AI chatbot ChatGPT
ChatGPT is an advanced AI chatbot trained by OpenAI and interacts conversationally - it is a free online service which answers questions for people who register
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Joe Westerman’s heartbroken wife says kids were sent sex act clip on Snapchat
The wife of Castleford star Joe Westerman says she has been left "so sorry" for her children after they were sent the viral sex act clip of their father on Snapchat
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Man Utd predicted line-up vs Barcelona with Martinez and Sabitzer suspended
Barcelona welcome Manchester United to the Camp Nou on Thursday for a blockbuster Europa League play-off tie, and Erik ten Hag doesn't have anything close to a full squad available
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Love Island fans fuming over Will's outrageous comment after cheating on Jessie
Will Young has shocked and surprised Love Island fans thanks to making a move on one of the new Casa Amor bombshells, but it was the farmer's comment after cheating on his partner that riled viewers on Wednesday night
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Gary Lucy responds to Laura Anderson pregnancy news after they split after scan
Laura Anderson shared the news she is expecting her first child on Wednesday, with reports then claiming the former Love Island dumped baby daddy Gary Lucy shortly after falling pregnant
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Thierry Henry tells Arsenal exactly what to do after crushing Man City defeat
Arsenal surrendered top spot in the Premier League following a damaging 3-1 defeat by title rivals Manchester City - and Thierry Henry has explained what they need to do next