All news for 2023-05-17

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Four in five Brits say cost of living made them more determined to bag a bargain
Clothing, insurance, and food shopping are the areas in which Brits are now likely to take more time to find the best deals
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Warmest year on record for entire world is looming, scientists warn
The new World Meteorological Organization report, produced recently by the Met Office, cites "new temperature records" are expected to be hit within the next five years
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Holly Willoughby pokes fun at pals' hysterical blunder at Prince's Trust Awards
The This Morning presenter - who has been hitting headlines over her reported feud with Phillip Schofield - attended the event at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London last night
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Elephants solved panic at one of world's most famous bridges 139 years ago today
People were concerned about the safety of the newly opened Brooklyn Bridge stretching over the East River from Manhattan to Brooklyn, so circus extraordinaire PT Barnum put it to the test using elephants
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Kim Min-jae's agent discusses Man Utd transfer as Ten Hag eyes move
Kim min-jae has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United this summer but his agent has dismissed those claims after Napoli lifted the Serie A title
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Family Guy creator and voice actor Seth MacFarlane quits after 21 seasons
Family Guy and American Dad are the latest shows brought to a standstill as the Writers Guild of America (WGA) tries to reach a new agreement with the studios
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Student misses exam after being hospitalised for vertigo from spinning on chair
When Zonera Williams suffered acute vertigo when she repeatedly spun round in her chair in the library at University of Bradford, the third-year student was taken to hospital
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Woman jailed for strangling her rapist to death with T-shirt - sparking protests
Roxana Ruiz was sentenced to six years and two months in prison for "excessive use of self-defence" after she strangled the man who broke into her home, threatened and raped her
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Exact date Brits to bask in three-week 20C mini-heatwave confirmed by Met Office
After weeks of miserable weather, conditions are set to improve after this weekend when the mercury will finally start nudging 20C - and it's expected to hang around for three whole weeks
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Meghan's subtle tribute to Diana in first public event since Coronation
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, wore a strapless gold midi dress paired with strappy heels and a matching clutch bag as she received an award at a gala event in New York yesterday
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Holly Willoughby hinted at Phil 'feud' months ago with 'kindness' admission
This Morning star Holly Willoughby appeared to make a hint at her 'feud' with co-host Phillip Schofield months ago as she expressed the importance of 'kindness' and saying no
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Brits flock to UK 'oasis' beach with £1 entry, dolphins and 'best sunset ever'
Lonely Planet has named Porth Iago as the best wild camping beach in Wales while the campsite adjoining won the North Wales category of Channel 4's The Perfect Pitch series
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Couple who transformed church into dream home says it nearly ruined their lives
Lianne Clapham and Steve Morris put in a sealed bid for a Welsh church when it came on the market in the perfect location - but there were major problems that saw their budget go down the drain
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Experts warn dog owners over poisonous pet food that could prove deadly
Cambridge University researchers issued a warning to pet owners after tests revealed certain dog food could be putting animals at risk if they eat it frequently
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Human skull and bones found near where Brit disappeared in Cyprus
Police found the bones and skull near Yeroskipou in Cyprus on Monday and believe it to be the remains of 79-year-old British woman Ann Naisbitt
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Madonna's nude photos from controversial Sex book to go up for auction for £240k
A selection of 'titillating' naked photographs from Madonna's Sex book, taken by renowned photographer Steve Meisel, will be sold for as much as £240,000 at auction
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Shocking little-known treatment could hold key to Brits dealing with obesity
A new study from Japan has claimed that a surprising and little-known treatment, ear acupuncture, could play a role in aiding weight loss but some experts have questioned the study
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Star of Channel 4 show Skint found dead in shed after taking fatal mix of drugs
Richard Finn, who starred in the controversial documentary Skint, was found dead in a shed where he had been sleeping rough after taking a fatal mix of drugs, an inquest has heard
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New couple killed in 'nightmare' bloodbath after getting home from cinema date
Katie Higton and Steven Harnett died in a 'nightmare’ bloodbath after suffering multiple injuries - a 34-year-old man remains in custody after he was arrested on suspicion of double murder
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This simple broadband test will reveal just how bad your Wi-Fi really is
Millions of UK homes might be suffering from dismal downloads due to their Wi-Fi router and there's a very simple way to check if your internet isn't up to scratch.
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Girl, 7, drowns in swimming pool while mum-of-two 'was drinking at hotel bar'
Erica Baez, who denies the allegations, is accused of leaving her other child, a five-month-old baby, alone in the room as she drank at the bar in Melville, Long Island, US
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Meghan Markle positions herself as 'inspiration' for women in speech says expert
Meghan Markle encouraged women to 'be the visionary of your own life' as she accepted an accolade at the Ms Foundation's Women of Vision Awards in New York City
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TV doctor hails three home exercises that can help you live longer
TV doctor Dr Michael Mosley has encouraged people to try out three easy-to-follow yet 'remarkable' at-home exercises and claims these could well help you live a longer life
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S Club's Rachel Stevens 'facing driving ban after being caught speeding twice'
S Club star Rachel Stevens could face a driving ban when she is sentenced later this week - after being caught doing double the speed limit twice on the same road
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Everything you need to know about 'once in a generation' renting shake-up
The Rental Reform Bill has been described as a "once in a generation overhaul" and includes a host of reforms - here we explain what these major reforms mean for you