All news for 2023-02-17

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'Bond villain' house built on thatched cottage site - and locals are not happy
A bond villain-inspired househas replaced a traditional cottage in a Norfolk village and locals have expressed their anger and disappointment. Many say the property looks out of place but some believe it is a good addition to the village
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'I hate my the bridesmaids dresses my friend picked out - I refuse to wear one'
A bridesmaid has been slammed online after she said she refuses to wear the dress her friend picked out for her bridal party - because she thinks it'll look 'weird'
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Asda announces 10% pay rise for workers - and makes huge change to 600 items
The pay rise will see the hourly rate at the supermarket rise from £10.10 an hour to £11 in April, then to £11.11 an hour in July as part of a £141million investment
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Arsenal and Man City charged for failing to control players in fiery clash
The Football Association released a statement that said both clubs allegedly failed to ensure their players conducted themselves in the correct way in Wednesday's Premier League clash
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Klopp provides injury updates on eight Liverpool stars ahead of Newcastle clash
Liverpool's extensive injury list is beginning to ease ahead of their Premier League trip to Newcastle, with Jurgen Klopp has confirming Virgil van Dijk is ready to start
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Man accidentally eats heart-shaped Walkers crisp worth £100,000
A foodie was in for the shock of a lifetime after realising he accidentally ate a crisp that could have added £100,000 to is bank account if he had kept it
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UK's first conservation detection dog to protect rare birds by sniffing out rats
In this week's Pet Club, Jinx the three-year-old cocker spaniel is putting his sniffing powers to the test, Noodle the dachshund has gone viral on TikTok and JB the kitten experienced a real-life miracle
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Bruce Willis' worsening condition forced directors to reduce role on movie sets
As Bruce Willis' health declined, directors were forced to reduce the star's role in movies years before his dementia diagnosis
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Religious leader dies attempting 40 day and 40 night Jesus fast from the Bible
Francisco Barajah, founder of the Santa Trindade Evangelical Church in Mozambique, attempted to emulate what Jesus Christ is said to have done in the Bible by fasting for 40 days
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Jake Paul celebrates as Tommy Fury boards flight to Saudi Arabia for fight
YouTube star Jake Paul is set to face Tommy Fury in the Middle East next weekend, and with Fury having pulled out of their planned showdown on two previous occasions, the influencer celebrated his journey beginning
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Mum charges £16 admission to kid's party due to school's strict invitation rule
A mum has taken to Reddit to share how she charged a $20 (£16) admission fee to the children who wanted to attend her twins' birthday party at an interactive children's museum, as she couldn't afford to pay for all her guests
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James McClean calls for footballers to have NHL-style scraps on pitch
The Irish winger has bizarrely suggested that football should consider bringing in a rule to allow players to briefly fight and settle their issues on the pitch before being 'sin-binned'
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Would it be crazy to rekindle things with the love of my life?
Coleen Nolan advises a reader who dreams of getting back together with her first love - even though he now lives in California
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Love Island chaos as Jessie, Claudia and Samie leave the villa for home truths
Things are set to get dramatic on this evening's installment of Love Island following the post Casa Amor recoupling, as Jessie, Claudia and Samie are told it's time to leave the villa
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Woman shares genius tip for stretching jeans that are too tight - and it's free
The woman accidentally shrunk her jeans in the tumble dryer but managed to fix the problem in no time at all - using just one item that we all already have at home
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Police escort puzzled pig home after resident worried he 'looked cold'
Officers at Anchorage Police Department, in Fairview, Alaska, have reunited Elvis Pigsley with his family after a concerned resident spotted him wandering a neighbourhood one evening
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PS5 bundle deals let you save on new games like Hogwarts Legacy and Forspoken
You can save money on the brand new Forspoken and Hogwarts Legacy when bought with a PS5 console on Argos.
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Female senator kicked out of parliament over period stain on her trousers
Kenyan Gloria Orwoba said she was aware of the stain before she entered the building, but as a proud advocate against period shame, she decided she would "go ahead and walk the talk"
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Parking wars blight lives of furious residents on new build estate
Matthew Brown and Gemma Hunt live in new build homes in New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire and both say it's been a nightmare
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Ed Sheeran's mysterious life - £3.75m village, 'turbulence' and odd side hustle
Ed Sheeran has been known to take a break or two from the limelight - as he celebrates his 32nd birthday, we take a look at what he has been up to since becoming a millionaire megastar
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Cheltenham uproar over poster of Rachael Blackmore with whip airbrushed out
In a poster displayed across the London Underground network, Rachael Blackmore is shown celebrating her historic Cheltenham Gold Cup win on A Plus Tard without her whip
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New Zealand star "in awe" of Anderson and Broad as "greats" hit landmark
James Anderson and Stuart Broad have taken 1,001 wickets in Tests where they have played together, equalling a record held by Australia's Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne
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Butcher charged with sexual assault and abduction of 11-year-old girl
Andrew Miller, 53, appeared in Selkirk Sheriff Court today following a 27-hour search for a missing schoolgirl - he made no plea and was remanded in custody
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Erik ten Hag sends "fight for it" warning to Man Utd players as two paths emerge
Manchester United are currently third in the Premier League and have a shot of winning the Europa League - if they win their second leg against Barcelona - with either good enough to qualify for the Champions League
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Ten Hag provides insight on Man Utd sale after talks with Glazers
The Glazer family has begun the process to sell Manchester United, with Friday marking the first major milestone as there is a 'soft' deadline for bids to buy the club