All news for 2023-08-03

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Weather misery as UK braced for flood alerts and constant showers - full list
Flood alerts and weather warnings have been handed down as yet more wet and windy weather barrels towards the UK, with some areas left in the middle of a clean-up operation after sudden downpours
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Savvy Sky user slashes bill by over £1,000 using simple method anyone can try
Fancy cutting your TV bill? One Sky customer reveals an easy way to make very big savings.
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Michael Barrymore feigns tears as he teases return to TV in 'bizarre' interview
Michael Barrymore feigned tears during an ultra rare interview on This Morning today as he admitted he could be back on TV soon
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Woman's plane window didn't have a blind so she used safety card for 8 hours
Ally Shapiro, a TikTok influencer, was flying from Nice in France to New York earlier this month when she noticed that the window next to her seat didn't have a blind, she claimed
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'One of a kind' dad dies from blood clot on brain - 5 signs to look out for
Jonny Davis, 42, from South Wales, tragically died of a blood clot on the brain after suffering from "cluster migraines" for several months and having visited his doctor and opticians
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'I lived on the streets injecting anything could - having my son saved me'
A woman who lived a drug-fuelled life on the streets after escaping an abusive home says her dream to become a mother saved her from a life of turmoil - now she runs a booming business and helps others
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1000-lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton 'heartbroken' after death of estranged husband
It has been a difficult time lately for 1000-lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton as it was revealed last month that her estranged husband Caleb Willingham had tragically died
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Woman praised for 'lazy girl' weight loss meal ideas that take just 15 minutes
A woman who shares her 'lazy girl' meal prep ideas online has been praised by her followers for helping them find quick and easy ways to cook healthy food that isn't boring
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Off-duty cops mistake stranded diver for shark as they reel him while fishing
The police officers who work at The Marion County Sheriff's Office, were fishing about six miles off-shore when they noticed what they thought was a shark - but ended up being a diver in Florida Keys
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F1 silly season under way as seven drivers out of contract including Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton and Daniel Ricciardo are among seven drivers who don't yet know what their 2024 plans are as they look to iron out their Formula 1 futures during the summer break
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Five M&S holiday essentials I'm frantically buying before the sale 'rail' ends
Marks and Spencer's summer sale is here and it's filled with vibrant holiday staples - perfect if you're going on holiday 'out of season'
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Women's World Cup Round of 16 fixtures in full as England set to face Nigeria
After a thrilling group stage in Australia and New Zealand, the stakes continue to rise at this summer's tournament, with the Round of 16 set to get underway on August 5
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Piers Morgan fumes over reaction to star's unrecognisable throwback picture
Talk TV presenter and former Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan was left horrified when hosts stepping in for him on his show commented on a picture of him as a child
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Greek prime minister offers free holidays to Rhodes after wildfires
The Greek prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has offered a free week's holiday to the island of Rhodes to those who were affected by the wildfires that swept across it last week
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Urgent warning as 63 beaches slapped with raw sewage warning after rain
With the nation having had weeks of downpours, there are many beaches up and down the UK that now have sewage warning alerts from the marine conservation charity Surfers Against Sewage
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Taylor Swift 'gives $55 million bonuses' to staff on Eras Tour as US shows end
Taylor Swift embarked on her Eras Tour a few months ago and has travelled around the US, with her set to visit other countries on the world tour in the coming months
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Harry Potter star is unrecognisable after prison stint and sacking
Harry Potter star Jamie Waylett, who played Vincent Crabbe for nearly a decade, had a serious fall from grace after the child star was given the boot by movie bosses
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Germany out of Women's World Cup in latest huge exit to boost England hopes
Germany have been knocked out of the Women's World Cup after a 1-1 draw with South Korea in Brisbane, combined with Morocco's win over Colombia which saw them join the South Americans in the last 16.
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'I had to sneak out of Pakistan to escape army – and became UK's youngest mayor'
Labour Party politician Nasim Ali became Mayor of Camden at the age of 34 - the youngest in the UK at that time - as well as the nation's first Bangladeshi and first Muslim mayor
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Rashford says kids missed out due to Tory flip-flopping on free school meals
The campaigning footballer, who twice forced Boris Johnson into U-turns over free school meals during the Covid pandemic, said he wished the Government had acted sooner to feed hungry children
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M&S shoppers stock up on 'flattering' £8 cropped leggings that 'suck you in'
Shoppers are calling the leggings 'so flattering' and 'comfortable' and love that they go with 'absolutely everything'
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Lizzo accuser claims she was encouraged to touch nude dancer on night out
Body positive singer Lizzo has reportedly been accused of weight-shaming and sexual harassment in a civil US lawsuit filed against her and others by three dancers
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82-year-old carer horrified after she's denied lottery win over benefits claim
A 82-year-old hotel worker who is a carer for her adult son has told how her lottery winnings were "held hostage" due to a benefits mix-up that almost denied her the jackpot
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Lace undies are bang on trend – and M&S has launched a sexy sale
M&S has slashed the cost of its lingerie in a seriously sexy sale – here's everything you need to know about the discounts and how to replicate the racy lace trend
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Jake Paul vows to 'rip head off wannabe gangster' Nate Diaz in grudge fight
UFC legend Diaz has snubbed most of his media obligations ahead of his fight against Paul this Saturday and the YouTube boxer has promised to make him pay in the ring