All news for 2023-04-03

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Azeem Rafiq open to Michael Vaughan meeting in wake of cricket racism case
Michael Vaughan was cleared by a Cricket Discipline Commission panel on Friday of using racist language towards Azeem Rafiq and three other Yorkshire players before a match in 2009
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Dancing On Ice's Colin Grafton 'honoured' to have skated with The Vivienne
Professional dancer Colin Grafton, who was paired with Drag Race icon The Vivienne on the 2023 series of Dancing On Ice, felt 'honoured' and under pressure after being paired with the legendary star
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Steph Curry "realisation" warning spells danger for Warriors before NBA Playoffs
Golden State Warriors icon Steph Curry vented his frustration after the Dubs lost to the Denver Nuggets on Sunday despite their opponents being without two-time MVP Nikola Jokic
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Brit woman, 28, dies having gastric band surgery in Turkey as pals 'devastated'
Shannon Bowe, 28, from Denny, near Falkirk, tragically passed away during the procedure on Saturday, March 31 with friends saying they're "totally devastated" by the news
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Patriots left in disbelief after Bill Belichick hands out new contract
The New England Patriots re-signed linebacker Mack Wilson, but the decision made by head coach Bill Belichick has raised eyebrows within the NFL franchise ahead of the 2023-24 season
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Royal Mail forced to apologise for 'nasty' April Fools' prank on staff payrise
Furious staff have lashed out saying the joke is 'unprofessional' as their pay situation is 'not a laughing matter' and is putting the staff 'under stress'
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Tory voter ID checks slammed as just one person cautioned for fraud last year
Conservative ministers have been accused of discouraging young people from voting by requiring people to show photo identification at polling stations at local elections in May
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Make it an Easter Bank Holiday to remember with epic experiences
There's tonnes of fun to be had this Easter with fabulous attractions across the country
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'We're an all-female throuple - men always ask to join and we have baby plan'
A loved-up trio has opened up about their polyamorous relationship and their dream to one day marry in a three-way ceremony before starting a family together
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Mum clutches teddy made from daughter's pyjamas as her killer is jailed for life
Cheryl Korbel clung to the teddy while Thomas Cashman was sentenced to a minimum of 42 years in prison for the murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel last August
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Chelsea bosses identify Nagelsmann alternative as first-choice to replace Potter
Chelsea are on the lookout for another new manager following Graham Potter's dismissal, with the likes of Julian Nagelsmann and Luis Enrique both linked with the vacant post
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Woman trafficked at 13 by grooming gang tells Suella Braverman she was failed
In a harrowing letter to the Home Secretary, a woman who was trafficked and sold between gangs said she had to wait 562 days for officials to finally recognise she was a victim - during which time she had nowhere safe to stay
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Phillip Schofield issues statement after brother found guilty of sexual abuse
Timothy Schofield, 54, was charged with 11 sexual offences involving a child between 2016 and 2019, including two of sexual activity with a child
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Ten Hag growing 'impatient' with Sancho as he demands ruthless Man Utd clearout
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag wants to oversee a major clearout of his current playing squad - with the likes of Jadon Sancho and Harry Maguire at risk
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NASA names first female and Black astronauts to go to moon in Artemis II mission
NASA has announced the four-person crew for the Artemis II mission, which will set the stage of the first woman and person of colour to step on the moon
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Anxious James Corden says he is 'terrified' to quit The Late Late Show
James Corden will present his last ever The Late Late Show in April and admits his decision to quit the role has left him feeling 'terrified'
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Ryanair passenger manages to get extra bag on flight without paying fees
Ryanair hand luggage fees are not a hit with passengers who often try to get around the rules and one woman has shared a 'hack that works' to get free bags in the cabin
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'Extending free school meals is an investment in the potential of every child'
Tesco chairman John Allan urged ministers to give free school meals to all children in households receiving Universal Credit to fire up the economy and improve children's life chances
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Easter weather forecast sees UK basking in sun over balmy weekend with 16C highs
The weather forecast looks good for Easter with most Brits set to have sun, blue skies, and warm temperatures to look forward to over the coming bank holiday weekend
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'Doomsday cult mum' on trial for killing 'zombie kids' buried in pet cemetery
Lori Vallow Daybell is set to go on trial accused of the murder of Tylee Ran and JJ Vallow, whose bodies were found in a pet cemetery on the property of 'doomsday cult leader' husband Chad Daybell
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Ben Foster left in stitches after Wrexham team-mate's wild pre-match claim
Wrexham AFC star Andy Cannon had new team-mate Ben Foster in stitches in his latest matchday vlog, after announcing that he'd seen a lion while driving on a nearby motorway
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Corrie fans forced to do a double take as Tina O’Brien confirms real age
Telling fans she is months away from turning 40, some simply refused to believe Tina O’Brien with cheeky co-stars telling her she still looks like a teenager!
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Bemused Lewis Hamilton asks 'where the f*** is my team' after Australian GP
Usually F1 team members head to parc ferme to celebrate with the drivers who finish on the podium, but very few Mercedes staff were present when Hamilton came across to greet them
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Three people charged with murder after van hits and kills man, 55, outside pub
Sheldon Flanighan, 55, was killed after being hit by a van outside the Bay Horse pub in Cramlington, Northumberland, on Saturday. Three people have been charged with murder
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Man confronts date after she leaves restaurant mid-meal to visit shop over road
A singleton was left feeling embarrassed when his date got up and left mid-meal because she needed to buy a food item that she couldn't eat dinner without