All news for 2023-02-21

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Expert shares clever nostril trick that helps you drift off to sleep faster
If you struggle to drift off to sleep then you're in luck. Clinical Nutritionist Suzie Sawyer has shared a tip to help people get to sleep using science, since it is based around the body's parasympathetic nervous system
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Unusual pancake recipes to mix things up - including Jaffa Cake, Baileys & gravy
Looking for something a little bit different this Shrove Tuesday? Why not have a go at some of these unusual recipes to make this a Pancake Day to remember
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Met Police officers 'joked about Harvey Price's weight and child sex killers'
A hearing has heard how a former Metropolitan Police officer allegedly mocked Katie Price's eldest son's weight, in addition to other WhatsApp conversations exposing officers discussing a colleague who 'once got away with rape' - with one describing him as 'a legend'
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Marks and Spencer shoppers hail £27 trousers as 'SO flattering and comfy'
Fashion fans are impressed with how comfortable and flattering a pair of Marks and Spencer trousers are
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NHS issues official Pancake Day warning doctors braced for surge in demand
NHS England officials say the main NHS website sees a dramatic increase in searches for burns and scalds on Shrove Tuesday - which is today
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Philadelphia Eagles kicker explains infamous "nightmare" punt in Super Bowl LVII
Philadelphia Eagles punter Arryn Siposs was left red-faced after Kadarius Toney pulled off the biggest punt return in Super Bowl history, setting the Kansas City Chiefs to lift the Lombardi Trophy
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Over half of Brits want to try adventurous activities on holiday - like hiking
Over a third are looking to broaden their travel horizons this year - and go to places like Antarctica or Galapagos Islands
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Family sue Google after daughter killed by ISIS gunmen in Paris terror attack
California State University Long Beach student Nohemi Gonzalez was killed in November 2015 by Islamic State group gunmen in a series of attacks that left 130 people dead
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'I spent £65k divorcing my husband - now I have two more babies with him'
A mum-of-five has shared her incredible love story online. Five years after divorcing the dad of her two first children, they remarried and had two more sons, and are now happier than ever
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Lady Leshurr's Radio replacement announced as Dancing on Ice star awaits trial
The Dancing on Ice star, 35, real name Meleesha O’Garro, was accused of assaulting her ex-girlfriend Sidnee Hussein and Ms Hussein's partner, Chante Boyea on October 22
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Max Verstappen snubs Hamilton and Perez in naming his dream F1 driver pairing
Verstappen was quick to decide that Red Bull chief Christian Horner would lead an F1 team that he owned, but did not select his current-team mate Perez as one of the hypothetical drivers
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Kate fears George, Charlotte and Louis will refuse to observe annual tradition
Kate Middleton tried her hand at making pancakes today as part of the annual Shrove Tuesday tradition - but she's not so sure Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will want to get involved
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EastEnders star Tamzin Outhwaite shares adorable rare snap of toyboy boyfriend
EastEnders star Tamzin Outhwaite, who played Mel Owen in the soap, was surprised by her boyfriend Tom Child when he picked her up from the airport with a smile a mile wide
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'My son doesn't have a bedtime - he stays up until 12pm and wakes at 3am'
The mum has taken to TikTok to share her unique method of letting her toddler sleep which sees her ask him if he is ready and if he is not, she respects that
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Jamie Oliver shares 'easiest ever' pancake recipe using clever mug trick
Chef Jamie Oliver has shared his 'ultimate pancake recipe' with fans to mark Pancake Day, which he vows you will end up using again and again 'for the rest of your life'
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Greedy dog scoffs whole kebab and 11-inch skewer just misses his heart
Cockapoo puppy Rolo bit off more than he could chew when he swallowed a meat kebab at a family barbecue last summer - spending the next six months in agony
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Ground-breaking moments in LGBTQ+ history that changed Britain
Since the 1950s the laws around being LGBTQ+ in Britain has changed substantially, while there's still a lot to be done, this LGBTQ+ History Month we look back at key events in our history
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Gary Neville negotiated contract for Man Utd replacement with Sir Alex Ferguson
Sky Sports favourite Gary Neville was asked to discuss another player's contract with legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson towards the end of his Manchester United career
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Wigan Warriors' Matty Peet ready to "earn right" to replicate St Helens success
The Wigan head coach has been buoyed by arch-rivals' historic World Club Challenge win Down Under but knows his side have plenty of work to do to compete at the same level
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Pret A Manger deals another blow to customers as it axes three drinks
Thousands of Pret A Manger customers have complained over the popular chain's £25-a-month subscription service as not all the brand's drinks are available
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'UK's grottiest street' where mountains of fly-tipping can be seen from space
The stinking 7ft tall piles now stretches almost as far as the eye can see in Aston, Birmingham and contains car parts, mattresses, fridges, beds, sofas and other household waste
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Get Holly Willoughby’s signature waves by using these affordable hair products
Looking to create natural-looking beachy waves like Holly's? We have just the thing to help
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When is Ramadan this year? What to know about the Muslim holy month
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims through fasting, prayer, relation and community - but not all Muslims have to take part in it to show their devotion
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Over a third of Brits don't know when World War II took place or what started it
Nine in ten Brits say they are 'clueless' when it comes to the historic conflict - with a third not knowing Sir Winston Churchill was the wartime Prime Minister
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Over-65s are calmest in the kitchen - while middle-aged cooks are most flustered
Half of Brits agree that dinner time is the most common meal for things to go wrong - such as missing ingredients, or overcooking food