All news for 2023-03-13

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Legendary athlete Dick Fosbury dies after “changing the high jump forever”
American Dick Fosbury, the man who changed the face of the high jump discipline forever and won a gold medal at the 1968 Mexico Olympics, has died at the age of 76
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D-Day hero who lied about his age to sign up for Army duty is laid to rest
Ernie Sedgwick was one of the last surviving British veterans of WWII when he died aged 101 last month
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Love Island 2023 finalists' salaries and unusual careers before villa fame
Before this year's batch of Love Island stars were lapping up luxury in the South African villa, what were they doing before? And how much did they earn?
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GTA 6 may scrap content to sell as DLC later to make 2024 release
GTA 6 could be coming as early as next year, with a major caveat.
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Drinkers who prefer low calorie G&Ts being stung by the taxman, distillers warn
Research by the UK Spirits Alliance shows that people drinking 14 units of gin and tonics are taxed £4.06, while those choosing cider are taxed £1.13, leading to calls for a rethink
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Only 1% of people can spot this hidden frog in the forest in 5 seconds
You could be a genius if you can overcome this brainteaser which pits you against the clock to find the pesky hidden frog in the image in five seconds- it is not easy
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'Living in the countryside linked to having a better memory in over 50s'
Dr Miriam Stoppard unpicks some research from University College London that shows the upside of rural living on brain power
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Zaha offered mega-money transfer that would see him rival Cristiano Ronaldo
Wilfried Zaha could be free to seal a lucrative summer move if he decides to leave Crystal Palace as a free agent - and he has already received a huge offer from the Middle East
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Pregnant with new partner but mates think it’s too quick
Coleen Nolan advises a woman who met her partner in December, moved in and is now pregnant - but her friends and family think it's all happened too hastily
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Naked cleaner who earns thousands opens up about job and 'creepy' clients
(Warning: Nudity) Lottie Rae, 32, estimates she has earned a few thousands pounds since she took up her job as a naked cleaner as a way to earn some extra cash - and she's dealt with all sorts of clients since
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The Last Of Us viewers defend Joel after heartbreaking decision in season finale
Fans of hit HBO show The Last Of Us have jumped to the defence of Joel after he was forced to make a tough decision in the finale episode of season one
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IOC hit back at Government over Russia claiming it would be “end of world sport”
The saga surrounding the involvement of Russian and Belarusian athletes competing at next summer's Olympic Games in Paris continues, with a number of nation's - including the UK - calling on them to be banned
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Jimmy Butler makes expletive comment about referee as Heat coach slams 'egos'
Six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler reacted badly to a post-game question after he scored 38 points in the Miami Heat's losing effort against the Orlando Magic on Saturday night
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Man 'shook girl to death' as tot's mum accused of letting it happen, court hears
Lola James, two, suffered fatal injuries at their home in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, with stepdad Kyle Bevan, 31, denying murder and mum Sinead James denying causing or allowing her death
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Gary Glitter thrown back in jail after ‘using smartphone to ask about Dark Web’
Footage of the convicted paedophile filmed by a fellow lag at Gary Glitter's bail hostel in the South of England, the 78-year-old quizzes an unknown person about search engines
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Boris Johnson blasted for putting dad forward for a knighthood - poll results
The former Prime Minister reportedly included father Stanley in a 100-strong wish list for honourees - leaving most of you open-mouthed at such 'appalling nepotism'
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Out-of-touch Rishi Sunak refuses to answer question about private pool 3 times
The Prime Minister repeatedly wriggled out of answering questions about his luxury swimming pool after it emerged he had spent tens of thousands of pounds linking it to the National Grid as hundreds of leisure centres face closure
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Live longer with expert's top seven tips - and it all starts with what you eat
Why a diet that supports healthy ageing - both inside and out - should be top of your list
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Lineker Match of the Day return CONFIRMED after BBC row - all you need to know
The BBC were forced to pull several of their flagship sporting programmes on Saturday and Sunday after removing Gary Lineker from his role as Match of the Day host
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Evil stepmother convicted along with dad after boy, 8, froze to death in garage
Angela Pollina, the ex-wife of former police officer Michael Valva, was found guilty of the murder of Thomas Valva, 8, who froze to death after his father sprayed him with a hose in Long Island, New York, US
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BBC Board says it's time to review social media rules after Lineker row
Gary Lineker was reinstated after the BBC was slammed for announcing that he would no longer present Match of the Day due to his tweets
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Woman left paralysed after routine appointment finally home after eight months
Caitlin Jensen, 29, suffered four ruptured arteries which led to heart attacks and strokes after a routine chiropractor appointment on June 16, 2022, in Georgia, US
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Parents' heartbreaking 5-word question to driver, 73, who hit and killed cyclist
David 'Davey' Jones, 41, was fatally struck by 73-year-old Raymond Treharne's Grand Cherokee Jeep on the A48 in Bridgend, South Wales, with the driver given a suspended sentence
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Guardiola aims pointed criticism at De Bruyne after dropping Man City star
Kevin De Bruyne was left on the bench for Manchester City's win over Crystal Palace, getting just 11 minutes, as Pep Guardiola demands more from his midfielder
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Mum squashed in tiny council flat with autistic son and 2 siblings begs for move
Sophie Light, 29, is living in a one-bedroom council flat in Swinnow, Leeds, with three-year-old Tommy, two-year-old Vinnie and two-week-old Teddy