All news for 2023-07-29

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Flying Ant Day sees insects swarm town as 'kids scream and shops lock doors'
Shoppers in Solihull found themselves at war with the winged agitators yesterday as so-called "Flying Ant Day" was declared across the country - and increased humidity also increased their numbers
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Symptoms in your legs could be sign of silent killer leaving hundreds paralysed
So far, four people have died of the deadly illness that sees a person's immune system attack the peripheral nerves, resulting in muscle weakness, loss of sensation in the limbs and problems swallowing or breathing
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Huge £1,000 fine warning for drivers on summer trips over travel sickness law
With millions expected to hit the road today and tomorrow for summer holidays, motorists are reminded of lesser-known driving laws including some that pose hefty fines
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'We live under a busy UK motorway - we love it but it's not for everyone'
Joanna Care, husband Ritchie Care and their daughter reside under the M4 near Port Talbot, south Wales, and in their garden, the constant hum of traffic can be heard
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Urgent warning to iPhone users their precious memories may have just vanished
Apple users can still save their photographs before they disappear forever, following the tech giant's decision to permanently shut down its My Photo Stream service
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Nico Rosberg issues McLaren threat after team banned him from Belgian GP garage
The 2016 world champion is the subject of a tongue-in-cheek garage ban from F1 team McLaren after two more recent incidents where the 'Rosberg curse' took effect
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Man's terror at UFO that soars at '2,000 mph to charge up in thunderstorm'
Carmen Rich was filming a storm off the coast of Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida, US, last month [June 17] when he saw a 'ball of light' flying across the sky
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Major study finds eight habits that will help you live up to 24 years longer
Researchers analysed data related to the lifestyles of over seven thousand people and identified eight core behaviours that can help tackle chronic diseases and decrease mortality risk
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Dog owner in hysterics over safety warning on pet's new medication
A dog owner has taken to social media to share the unusual warning his vet attached to his pet's new medication, saying it gave him a good laugh when reading it
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DWP benefits - what happens when someone dies, does their entitlement continue
Most of the time someone's benefit payments will continue even after they have died and according to Government Guidance, you will need to pay this money back
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How to watch Summer Nations Series on Amazon Prime
The world's best international rugby sides are set for a huge couple of months, with the Summer Nations Series leading into the 2023 World Cup in France this autumn
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Parents of children with health issues can get payments worth £172 a week
Here is everything you need to know about Disability Living Allowance (DLA) from who is eligible for it, how much you get, and how you can put in a claim
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Striking feature Princess Lilibet shares with late grandmother Princess Diana
Princess Lilibet - who is the youngest of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's two children - didn't get to meet her late grandmother Princess Diana, though they share a feature as well as a name
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Remnant 2 is a Dark Souls shooter sequel that’s better with friends
Providing you have a couple of friends to jump in with you, Remnant 2 is a great Soulslike shooter spin
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Wrexham end US tour as final game takes over four hours to complete
Wrexham were taking on Philadelphia Union II at Subaru Park in their final preseason game in the United States when a huge thunderstorm saw the game delayed for hours
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Startled hikers find frozen body of climber who vanished on glacier 37 years ago
DNA tests have confirmed that a corpse recently found on a glacier southeast of the famed Matterhorn peak is that of a German mountaineer who disappeared 37 years ago
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Stormzy backs English Lionesses to win FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
The chart topping star has some words of encouragement for the lionesses - as hopes rise that they could make it all the way to the World Cup final to win the tournament
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F1 icon Alain Prost launches scathing attack on Alpine after Otmar Szafnauer axe
Prost became F1 world champion in a Renault-powered Williams and has a long-standing affiliation with the French carmaker, but did not hesitate to launch a full-scale attack on its Alpine F1 team
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'I played with Scholes and Le Tissier but David Silva was my best team-mate'
Former Manchester City star David Silva has retired from football at the age of 37, and the World Cup winner left a lasting impression on plenty of his team-mates
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Ticktum confident he could 'at least match, if not better' Formula E star Dennis
Dan Ticktum is convinced he would be able to comfortably hold his own against fellow Brit Jake Dennis, who is tipped to win the Formula E title, if the pair had the same car
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Charlotte and Louis to 'help' George take throne and avoid a 'Harry situation'
A leading royal expert believes George's two younger siblings will be enlisted to help him prepare to take the throne in an effort to avoid a feud like that between William and Harry
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Neelam Gill addresses Leonardo Dicaprio dating rumours after cosy boat trip
The British model has broken her silence on the rumours that she is dating Leo after the pair were spotted together in recent weeks - including hanging out in swimwear on a luxury yacht in Italy
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Erik ten Hag set for showdown talks after Rasmus Hojlund video call
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is still working hard behind the scenes to bolster his squad, with Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund still the Dutchman's No.1 target
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Exact date Brits to bask in 30C highs but 10 days of storms to be endured first
Forecasters have finally zeroed in on a date we can expect to see the return of sunny weather and a potential high of 30C, a welcome relief after a miserably wet July
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Henderson's telling phone call before Liverpool exit as Reds get Lavia warning
Liverpool will have to adapt to life without Jordan Henderson after he chose to make a move to Saudi Arabia whilst his potential replacement, Romeo Lavia, won't be sold on the cheap