All news for 2023-07-28

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New Alpine F1 team chief explains performance concern behind Otmar Szafnauer axe
Szafnauer was team principal at Alpine for 18 months, but is out of a job after this weekend's Belgian GP with long-serving sporting director Alan Permane also axed
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The Chase star Paul Sinha shares biggest regret over gambling addiction
Quiz champion Paul Sinha, who is a regular on the ITV game show The Chase, spoke about his gambling addiction during an interview with Kate Thornton on her White Wine Question Time podcast
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Sinead O'Connor's final days as she moved to London and gave her final interview
Sinéad O'Connor's tragic final days included a move to London after 23 years to feel 'less lonely', sharing how she was grieving her son Shane and a heartbreaking interview
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Sinéad O'Connor's former home flooded with tributes as fans flock to say goodbye
Fans have been gathering outside Sinéad O'Connor's former Irish home to leave emotional tributes following her tragic death aged 56 this week
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Beckham outlines New York Yankees ambition to Messi as pair spotted at dinner
Inter Miami co-owner and Manchester United legend David Beckham has ambitions of making the Major League Soccer club as recognisable a brand as the New York Yankees
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Met Police officer who sexually assaulted woman in sea on stag do jailed
Sergeant Laurence Knight attacked the victim in Brighton, Sussex, just two weeks before he was due to get married as he is jailed for attacking the 21-year-old
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Full list of luggage allowances for UK airlines in 2024
Check out our handy luggage allowance guide so you know how much stuff you can take with you before you fly this summer
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Klopp admitted 'mistake' in private Salah chat after Liverpool captain snub
Liverpool will have a new captain after the exit of Jordan Henderson and Mohamed Salah has previously expressed his disappointment about being overlooked for the post
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Fury as diners leave restaurant with 'no intention' of paying for £200 meal
The owner of Zaks Yankee Traveller in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, shared his frustration at the brazen diners who enjoyed a substantial meal and then left without paying
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'A couple shamed me for not giving up my seat on a flight - it's not my problem'
A plane passenger says they were publicly shamed by a couple during a recent flight after they refused to give up their seat so they could sit together, arguing it wasn't their problem
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Neighbours on the scent of lost skunk
Despite being spotted multiple times Barney's owners haven't managed to find him
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Conor Benn cleared of cheating after investigation into two failed drug tests
Benn had an adverse finding in multiple drugs tests last year, but is now clear to return to competition after a UK Anti-Doping investigation
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Royals losing their cool - Kate's eye roll, Harry's warning, William's scolding
The Royal Family are usually nothing more than poised, professional and well-mannered when out in public, but there have been some occasions where the likes of Kate Middleton, King Charles and even Prince Harry have let their masks slip
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F1 bows to Lewis Hamilton and George Russell pressure over rule change
F1 drivers were pretty much unanimous in their concerns about a planned rule change for the 2024 F1 season, which they warned would lead to significant safety concerns
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Woman's joy as she scoops huge jackpot on husband's birthday after quick stop
A Michigan woman stopped off at a store quickly on her husband's birthday to play the Fantasy 5 lottery, only to find out later that she had managed to scoop the jackpot
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Horrified Jason Manford discovers 'most disturbing thing' about getting older
Jason Manford delighted fans on social media on Friday as he shared some of the 'delights' of growing older and revealed 'one of the most disturbing things' he's ever found on his body
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Russian city hit by missile strike, leaving massive crater and people trapped
An explosion rocked the centre of the Russian city of Taganrog near the border with Ukraine this morning, injuring several people, state media has reported
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Wrexham 'took 16 domestic flights' to matches in fifth-tier last season
Wrexham, the EFL club owned by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, decided to fly to a number of away matches during last year's title-winning National League campaign
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'I hate my friend's baby name but I can't admit it - her kid will be bullied'
A concerned person has confessed to how much they hate their friends baby name - but admits they will never tell the expecting mum-to-be, despite knowing the baby will be bullied for it
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Polyamorous quad say their man is 'king' and 'sister-wife' bonds stop jealousy'
Mazayah Andrews, 38, is in a polyamorous relationship with Stephanie, Rose and Dezeray, with Stephanie saying she loves being part of a big family where they can all learn from each other
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Top 10 'best' toys for Christmas announced - and Barbie isn't number one
John Lewis has revealed the top 10 toys for Christmas 2023 after months of testing out products with children aged five to 10 - and there are lots of 90s favourites on the list
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Woman comes home and finds two-metre pole cemented in middle of driveway
Sophie Hucker was stunned to discover a metal pole had been permanently installed on her driveway - the teacher is begging the culprit to come forward and remove it
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Doctor explains 'truly terrifying sleep demons' phenomenon with important advice
Sleep hallucinations, also known as sleep demons, is a truly terrifying phenomenon that can make you convinced there's harmful presence in the room, but according to an expert, it's completely normal
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Estee Lauder offers huge discount on entire foundation range - offer ends Monday
Top beauty brand Estee Lauder has slashed almost £10 off every foundation including the best selling Double Wear and Futurist Hydra Rescue range in limited time offer
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Sarina Wiegman's understated praise for Lauren James after World Cup stunner
Lauren James showed that she deserved to start for the Lionesses as Sarina Wiegman faces new injury blow