All news for 2023-04-26
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Royle Family and Emmerdale actor Peter Martin dies as tributes pour in
Peter Martin, who starred in the hit comedy show Royle Family as Joe Carroll and in Emmerdale as Len Reynolds, has died at the age of 82
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Optician urges everyone to follow 20-20-20 rule for sake of their eye health
An expert optician has shared an important rule people should follow when working on computers or looking at screens in a bid to avoid future eye problems
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Seven key diabetes symptoms to watch out for as cases of silent killer soar
Some 4.3million people have been diagnosed with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes - with around 850,000 believed to have it without even realising.
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Woman finds emotional note inside charity shop book and is searching for owner
Rose Farmer, from Gilbert in Arizona, America, came across a handwritten note tucked into a copy of 'The Heart is a Lonely Hunter' by Carson McCullers at Goodwill - and is now trying to track down its rightful owner
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Hapless teen rescued after getting stuck in a swing for a second time in 10 days
Locals called for the girl to foot the bill for the fire service call out after becoming lodged in the child's swing - just over a week after she was rescued from the same park
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Teen falls 16ft to death while trying to take selfie on edge of waterfall
Victim Francisco Moises Justino da Cruz, 19, died after falling from the edge of a waterfall while trying to take a selfie during a day out with his friends in Baturite, Brazil
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King Charles and Camilla 'don't sit around doing nothing' says YouTube star
Broadcaster Louise Pentland has reflected on working with King Charles and Queen Camilla before they ascended the throne, discussing their genuine interest in charities
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Man Utd prepared to walk away from Kane talks to avoid bitter transfer battle
Erik ten Hag's Manchester United are expected to sign a new striker this summer with England and Tottenham striker Harry Kane at the top of their transfer shortlist
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Woman falls asleep on train and wakes up to find man sitting naked next to her
Police are on the hunt for the naked passenger who – for reasons that remain unclear – decided to take off his clothes on the train from Polmont to Edinburgh Waverley
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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor review – the ultimate Jedi master power fantasy
Star Wars: Jedi Survivor has the tricky task of following up one of the best Star Wars games – but is it as strong in the Force?
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Housebuyers hit by £4,060-a-year Tory mortgage penalty wrecking property dreams
Labour's Rachel Reeves accused the government of destroying many people’s hopes of getting on the housing ladder as mortgage costs have soared since Rishi Sunak became chancellor
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PFL champion Brendan Loughnane returns next month in pursuit of next $1million
Featherweight champion Loughnane continues his road to retaining his PFL title on June 8 in Atlanta against UFC veteran Jesus Pinedo
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US puts nuclear submarines in South Korea in historic move amid Kim threat
Presidents Joe Biden and Yoon Suk Yeol will sign an agreement on Wednesday which will provide support to South Korea amid growing concerns over nuclear threats made by North Korea
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'I didn't share snacks with hungry kid when stuck on train, he's not my problem'
A woman has taken to Reddit to explain why she refused to share her snacks with a hungry child on the subway after it wasbrought to a stop unexpectedly
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M&S issues major high street stores update in move which creates 400 new jobs
M&S plans to invest a further £12.5million into its London stores which is on top of its £10.3million investment last year and totals nearly £23million
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Marks and Spencer security guard 'killed customer' as he tried to steal meat
Security guard Sabeur Trabelsi is accused of the manslaughter of homeless man Jason Page. He told the court he thought he was about to get stabbed when he punched him
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Ex-Tory legal chief savages plan to let UK break international law over migrants
In a bruising encounter in the Commons, 'Tory Gandalf' Sir Geoffrey Cox demanded to know why ignoring orders from the European Court of Human Rights was needed amid concerns over the power it would give Suella Braverman
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Lottery winner wins third huge scratchcard prize in five years from same store
A woman from Salisbury, Maryland, who works as a health worker and wanted to be identified as 'Momma Dukes' exclaimed 'Surprise!' when she won her third lottery prize on scratchcards
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I tried the new lower calorie Baileys and it's worth the swap
We've all been disappointed by lower calorie alternatives to much-loved favourites, so with Baileys launching a 40% lighter version we put it to the test
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Bone cancer warning signs after death of Strictly judge Len Goodman
Bone cancer can affect anyone at any age, but is slightly more common in men than women. Strictly's Len Goodman died aged 78 after being diagnoses with the rare illness.
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Woman 'struck gold' after finding rare coin at home - and it's worth thousands
The owner found the 400-year-old coin at the back of a dressing table drawer at her late aunt's home - and she thought it was a fake coin until an antiques expert revealed its true value.
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Couple save house deposit by travelling the world dog sitting for strangers
Molly and Garth are living their dream travelling the world looking after complete strangers' houses and pets for free - while saving up a hefty house deposit along the way
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'I nearly died eating my favourite ice cream because my allergies are so severe'
From anxiety in public spaces to isolation at school, Julianne Ponan's allergies have been a life-long battle - with many instances of frightening reactions. Now she's working to raise awareness in schools
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Pontins still has holidays from £5 per person over the May bank holidays
Stays at the Pontins holiday camps in Camber Sands, Prestatyn Sands and Southport are currently on offer for cut prices ahead of the May Bank Holidays and half terms
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'I never split bill on dates – some say I'm a gold digger but it's a man's job'
Ella Freimann, 24, from New York, America, says she would never split the bill on a date because she has 'high standards' and was taught that the man should always pay
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