All news for 2023-03-21

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Sunak confronted about woman who can't afford lightbulb in awkward interview
In an interview with BBC Breakfast, the Prime Minister was confronted over the cost of living crisis affecting the nation, including a carer called Nikki, from Cornwall, who was forced to sit in darkness in her kitchen
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'I want to cancel my stepdaughter's birthday gift - she ruined my weekend away'
The woman's husband had booked a romantic trip away to celebrate her birthday, but they had to cancel it and lose all the deposit money thanks to the stepdaughter
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Young mum died from sudden asthma attack after being told to 'get on with it'
Amy Greenwood, 22, died after a sudden and unexpected asthma attack in October 2022. Her mum Joanne, 49, said Amy was often told she needed to 'get on with it' as the condition was not too serious
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You can soon take an epic 56-day bus ride with stops in 22 countries
From this summer Bus to London by Adventures Overland will be travelling through 22 countries, covering 12,000 km in 56 days, from Istanbul to Slovenia, up to the top of Norway and then down to France and over the Channel
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Colby Covington accuses Leon Edwards of "cheating" during Kamaru Usman UFC fight
Leon Edwards retained his UFC welterweight title with a trilogy win over Kamaru Usman in London at UFC 286, but potential next challenger Colby Covington has claimed the champion cheated in the fight
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Energy bills could fall below £2,000 but Brits to still pay 'considerably more'
Investment bank Investec today predicted that a typical energy bill will drop to £1,981 in July, then £1,966 in October - this is down from £2,500 paid now under the Energy Price Guarantee
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ECB and PCA on collision course with players set to for Major League Cricket ban
The ECB and PCA have conflicting views on the involvement of England players competing in the inaugural American Major League Cricket competition in Dallas this July
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Teachers in silent protest after head killed herself waiting for Ofsted report
Ruth Perry, who was head at Caversham Primary School in Reading, killed herself in January while waiting for an Ofsted report which gave her school the 'inadequate' rating
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Kylian Mbappe handed new France role but Deschamps faces backlash over decision
Kylian Mbappe has been chosen by Didier Deschamps to succeed Hugo Lloris as France's next captain ahead of their opening Euro 2024 qualifying matches, a decision which has seen Antoine Griezmann snubbed
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Georgia Harrison shares disturbing Stephen Bear voice notes for the first time
Georgia Harrison bravely told her story in ITV2's Revenge Porn: Georgia Vs Bear after a private video of her was posted online without her consent by her ex Stephen Bear
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Ronan Keating breaks silence on Love Island son Jack's surprise baby news
Boyzone legend Ronan Keating has shared an adorable tribute to his granddaughter after Jack welcomed a surprise baby less than a year after appearing on Love Island
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Beady-eyed pet fans struggle to find the real dog among these fakes
Pet lovers have been left scratching their heads after struggling to spot one adorable dog sat among a number of inflatable animals in what could be the ultimate brainteaser
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Antiques Roadshow guest stunned over valuation as 'garish' pendant makes history
Viewers tuned in on Sunday to watch Fiona Bruce at Clissold Park in Stoke Newington to see the selection of antique items brought in by guests
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Super League star Bryn Hargreaves' body was found in woodland opposite US home
Former Super League star Bryn Hargreaves, who played, for Wigan Warriors, St Helens, and Bradford Bulls, went missing in January 2022 and his body has now been found
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Wetherspoon is selling pints for £2.15 - but only for a limited time
The deal is part of the Wetherspoon Real Ale festival, which will run from March 22 to April 2 - here is everything you need to know, including which drinks are included
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Eddie Hearn remains in talks with UFC star Conor McGregor after Dublin meeting
The Matchroom Boxing boss jetted into Dublin last month to meet with UFC legend McGregor about potentially sponsoring Katie Taylor's homecoming fight in May
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Gerard Pique makes feelings clear on Shakira split with "true to myself" claim
Former Barcelona and Spain star Gerard Pique has been at the centre of an acrimonious split from the mother of his two children, Colombian pop sensation Shakira, having moved on with a new 23-year-old girlfriend
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Bruce Willis hugs ex wife and all his kids in rare snap after dementia diagnosis
Bruce Willis celebrated his 68th birthday surrounded by all his daughters and ex-wife Demi Moore in a rare family moment following his dementia diagnosis
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Lionel Messi sees thousands of fans gatecrash dinner on Argentina homecoming
Argentina are back in action in their homeland for the first time since winning the World Cup and Lionel Messi is struggling for privacy after being mobbed outside a restaurant
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Strictly's Shirley Ballas, 62, debuts new look after non-surgical facelift
The ballroom star has undergone a major change, ditching her long locks for a new stylish, cropped style just weeks after revealing the impressive results of her recent non-surgical facelift
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Adebayor announces retirement after stints at Arsenal, Tottenham and Real Madrid
Togo international Emmanuel Adebayor enjoyed a 22-year professional career, turning out for Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham and Crystal Palace in the Premier League
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Gwyneth Paltrow set to appear in court over 'hit and run' ski crash allegations
Gwyneth Paltrow will be appearing on court after being accused of injuring a man in an alleged ski crash in Utah in 2016
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Police searching for new Loch Ness monster in depths of reservoir by massive dam
The monster has been spotted by locals swimming in the depths of a reservoir beside an enormous dam in the city of Atizapan de Zaragoza, in Mexico - more than 5,000 miles away from Scotland's Loch Ness
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Police rush to 'dead body' in field - but it turns out to be a scarecrow
One passing high speed rail passenger thought they had spotted a dead body in a field near Swayfield, Lincolnshire, and alerted police who sent several officers including a drone pilot to investigate
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Leon Edwards wants Jorge Masvidal to "beg" for shot at his UFC title
UFC champion Leon Edwards successfully defended his welterweight title at UFC 286 against Kamaru Usman, and will now receive a whole host of challenges including from Colby Covington