All news for 2023-02-18

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Joe Cole leaves Peter Crouch in hysterics with Harry Redknapp 'sandwich' story
Joe Cole recalled an amusing cheese sandwich story involving Harry Redknapp, John Moncur and Frank Lampard's dad during an appearance on BT Sport's 'Early Kick-Off' show
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Met Office give key dates after Storm Otto and major sudden weather event
The Met Office said the weather could turn colder as we head into March, with a mixture of sunny spells and showers expected in parts of the UK. Brits may experience chilly conditions especially at night
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Rishi Sunak urges world leaders to 'double down' on support for Ukraine
The Prime Minister said "the whole world must hold Russia to account" for war crimes against Ukraine and criticised the agreements of the "post-Cold War era" for failing Ukraine
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Extreme Mama's Boy who smacks his 'sexy' mum's bum makes alarming sex confession
On TLC's I Love a Mama's Boy, a woman feels threatened by her fiancé's overbearing mum, who he flirts with in public and asks to 'grind ' on him
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'My neighbour bangs on the ceiling when I get ready for work - it's harassment'
Someone took to Reddit to complain about their neighbour who was constantly banging on the ceiling when they'd inevitably make noise getting ready in the morning
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McIlroy made unwanted driver change after Woods outdrove him - "Don't like it"
Rory McIlroy hit the driving range and changed his driver after being outdriven by 47-year-old Tiger Woods more than once during the first round of the Genesis Invitational
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Teen footballer 'kidnapped at 3am and forced to spend £400 on laughing gas'
A 18-year-old footballer and his family have been left traumatised after he was kidnapped after leaving nightclub Lab11 in Digbeth and taken on a three-hour terror attack around Birmingham
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Former X Factor star unrecognisable 15 years after dividing fans on hit ITV show
Former X Factor star Diana Vickers made a rare public appearance at the British Comedy Awards on Friday night where she went braless in a slinky gold gown
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Nicola could have gone 'off-grid' says expert as 'no indication' mum is in river
Mum-of-two Nicola Bulley, who disappeared while walking her dog in Michael's on Wyre three weeks ago, could have 'taken the decision to go off', said a missing persons expert
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta explains Trossard decision as Martinelli snubbed
Leandro Trossard was named in the Arsenal side to take on Aston Villa as Mikel Arteta made two changes from the defeat against Manchester City with Ben White also coming back into the side
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US calls off search for shot down UFOs as devices lost in murky depths forever
US search teams have ended the hunt for the unidentified balloons shot down over North America. Tensions have been heightened since the high profile 'Chinese spy ballon' met a similar fate off the coast of South Carolina
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe issues official statement detailing plans for Man Utd takeover
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has formally announced he has bid to take over Manchester United after confirming he was in the race to buy the club from the Glazers in January
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'I visited world's biggest Primark - second hand knickers and cops got called'
Reporter Kirsty Card recently paid a visit to the world's biggest Primark to see what all the fuss was about. She was left blown away by the 'shopping Goliath', which features a second-hand section, a Greggs, and a mammoth beauty section
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'I'm dairy intolerant - my boyfriend's mum made me a korma with cream so I left'
A woman was left with no option but to leave her boyfriend's parent's house after they served her a meal with dairy in it - despite the fact she'd mentioned her intolerance
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'Demon dog' finally adopted but 'fire-breathing jerk' returned to shelter again
Ralphie the French Bulldog appears to be 'an adorable highly sought after, young dog' but is actually a nightmare, the shelter in Niagara Falls, New York State said
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Madonna says 'it's not my first rodeo' as trolls tell her 'get off stage'
Madonna has started rehearsals for her Celebration tour where she will be performing her greatest hits
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Loose Women star in hospital following 'complications from surgery'
Loose Women star Sophie Morgan gave a health update from her hospital bed as she is treated for post-operation complications
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Alison Hammond 'in relationship' with handsome gardener who works at her mansion
Alison Hammond is allegedly wrapped up a 'secret' romance with the man who looks after the grounds of her West Midlands home.
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Ben Ofoedu made digs at Vanessa Feltz after 'all-night sex' with other woman
The woman who Ben Ofoedu had a year long affair with has revealed torrid details of their 'passionate all night sex sessions' and how the crooner would complain to her about his troubles with Vanessa Feltz
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Alastair Cook pokes fun at David Gower after Joe Root's New Zealand dismissal
After Joe Root got out attempting a reverse sweep in the last over before lunch against New Zealand, Sir Alastair Cook compared it to David Gower getting out in the 1990-91 Ashes
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Teen, 18, bombarded by vile comments from older men after sharing rare diagnosis
Elsie Slaats, 18, is determined to continue raising awareness about her rare condition despite the vile comments, which were made after she bravely shared her journey on TikTok
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Man City plan contract for young star but Guardiola faces issues with veterans
Manchester City need to tie down Ilkay Gundogan and Kyle Walker this summer with the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva also due a new contract soon. But Julian Alvarez is front of the queue
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Woman's luxury life unravels as chance police encounter exposes drugs empire
Hull Crown Court heard graduate Danielle Stafford was an "enthusiastic" cannabis and cocaine dealer as a drugs stash with the street value of £33,600 was found in her Cottingham home
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Tragic Christian Atsu cancelled flight hours before earthquake that killed him
Former Chelsea, Newcastle, Everton and Bournemouth star Christian Atsu was killed by the disastrous earthquake that struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on February 6
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St Helens hero warns "never write us off" after sublime World Club Challenge win
The England full-back, 21, delivered a monumental display as the Super League champions stunned NRL premiers Penrith 13-12 on a famous and historic night in Sydney