All news for 2023-04-17

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B&M to open new stores over next few weeks - see full list of locations
As of 2023, B&M Bargains has over 700 stores across the UK and are continuing to expand with a plan of opening 950 over the next few years
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Israel Adesanya backs Andrew Tate after influencer's release from prison
Newly-crowned two-time UFC middleweight champion Adesanya has admitted he is a fan of many controversial podcasters including Tate and Jordan Peterson
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Worried man finds gravestone under his house and gets deeply disturbing warning
A man uncovered a gravestone under his house when clearing out under its foundations - but rather than call in the paranormal experts he is going to put it back and try to forget about it
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Stephen Bear's fiancé shares his prison letters and says they 'make her melt'
Disgraced reality star Stephen Bear, 33, was sentenced to 21 months in prison at the beginning of March
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Lineker makes Arsenal 'bottle job' point after more dropped points in title race
Arsenal’s title hopes sustained another bruising blow against West Ham at the London Stadium and Gary Lineker has offered his view on the race for the crown as Manchester City keep up their pursuit
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Arsenal dressing room make thoughts clear on penalty taker after Saka miss
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has called on fans to support Bukayo Saka after the Gunners winger was the target of racist abuse after his penalty miss against West Ham
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World's best 100 hotels see Edinburgh, London and Moreton-in-Marsh make the cut
Gleneagles Townhouse in Edinburgh, the Twenty Two in London and the The Fox at Oddington in Moreton-in-Marsh have been named in Travel & Leisure's top 100 hotel list
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Most popular spring-inspired baby names - with top choice meaning 'birdlike'
Many of those set to welcome babies this spring will be looking for names that evoke all the joys of the season, and one name, in particular, has proven popular
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Britain's Got Talent contestant addresses unusual connection to Alesha Dixon
Britain's Got Talent act The Big Sing received a standing ovation on Saturday and the duo behind the choir joined Lorraine Kelly on Monday to discuss their achievement and connection to judge Alesha Dixon
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Real Madrid 'already crying' ahead of Chelsea clash as Frank Lampard given hope
Italian referee Daniele Orsato has been appointed to referee the Champions League quarter-final second leg on Tuesday evening and the Spanish press are not happy.
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Red Bull star rejected Ferrari move before huge Max Verstappen decision was made
Verstappen's call-up to Red Bull was a resounding success given his victory on debut and the dizzying heights the Dutchman has reached since, but it was a bitter blow for the man he replaced
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'My family offered me money to change my baby's name - I won't give in'
A new mum was left horrified when her in-laws offered her money to stick to a family tradition of naming their baby a certain moniker - but she was having none of it
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Netflix forced to apologise after Love Is Blind reunion delayed amid glitch
Love Is Blind: The Reunion was set to be streamed live on Netflix yesterday as part of the reality TV show's fourth season, though the highly-anticipated event didn't end up going ahead as planned
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Hunt for hospital sex killer continues as report reveals toll of rapes on wards
New figures show that more than 6,500 rapes and sexual assaults were committed in hospitals in England and Wales between January 2019 and October 2022
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Love Island's Liberty Poole admits she was tempted to tweak saucy bikini pics
Love Island star Liberty Pool sizzled in a string of sexy bikini pics but has admitted she was tempted to tweak them before posting on social media
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Autistic gamer explains why new VR game allows them to be completely themselves
A new VR game made with neurodiverse people in mind is helping autistic people be themselves and celebrate their differences, in a supportive, exploratory, and above all fun, space
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Beauty fans 'love' Kylie Jenner's first mascara that 'looks like fake lashes'
Kylie Jenner's makeup label is back with a brand-new mascara - and shoppers can't get enough of it
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Lewis Hamilton told he might have 'damaged' rival Max Verstappen's F1 career
Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes team-mate George Russell thinks his fellow Brit might have crushed Max Verstappen's spirit had they been paired with each other earlier on in the Dutchman's F1 career
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Blackpink to perform at BST Hyde Park in July - here's where you can get tickets
Blackpink are set to headline at their first UK festival in Hyde Park this July - so if you're a fan of the K-pop sensation - here's exactly where to secure your tickets
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Victoria Beckham's gushing tributes on birthday as Mel C makes Spice Girl wish
David Beckham shared a gushing tribute to wife Victoria as she celebrated her 49th birthday with Spice Girl Mel C sharing her wish for a reunion whilst making a dig at Geri
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Café sparks disgust over display of dozens of racist dolls despite complaints
A customer criticised the Old Manor Cafe in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, for selling golly dolls following controversy at an Essex pub where an investigation into hate crime was launched WARNING: STORY CONTAINS LANGUAGE READERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE
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All Samsung TV owners urged to make very simple change to their screen settings
If you own a Samsung telly, now is a good time to dig into the settings and make some very simple changes.
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The Last of Us PC gets an FPS upgrade thanks to seriously impressive fan mod
Despite a bevvy of technical issues still needing to be addressed, The Last of Us PC gets new life thanks to an FPS fan mod
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Diogo Dalot issues rallying cry to Man Utd teammates amid growing injury crisis
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is facing a mounting injury crisis, with Diogo Dalot forced to play in the un-natural position of left-back in the win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday
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Granit Xhaka disagrees with Mikel Arteta in message to Arsenal teammates
Arsenal surrendered another lead against West Ham United at the London Stadium with Manchester City now just four points behind with a game in hand in the race for the Premier League title