All news for 2023-08-08

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'Society thinks unemployed don't deserve phones - but they need it to find work'
YouGov poll shows just 46% of people think benefits claimants should have access to a phone, despite needing one to claim Universal Credit
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The Wanted's Siva 'cries every day' over Tom Parkers tragic death one year on
Tom Parker's The Wanted bandmate Siva Kaneswaran has confessed he cries every day following the singer's tragic death last year after he was diagnosed with an inoperable tumour
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Street Fighter 6 x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles event announced
Street Fighter 6's second DLC fighter A.K.I. was also shown off for the first time by Capcom
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Couple flew overseas for day trip - because it was cheaper than train to London
Jill and Keith McCormack were planning a day out in the capital but were shocked to find a return ticket from their home in Liverpool would cost £101
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Man Utd chiefs give in to Ten Hag request after Van Gaal and Mourinho snubs
Manchester United have opted to green light a stadium change following Erik ten Hag's plea despite ignoring the same request from both Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho
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Mattia Binotto 'set for F1 return' as former Ferrari chief plots his "revenge"
Binotto has been out of a job since he resigned as Ferrari team principal at the end of last season, feeling he had lost the full backing of the iconic brand's top brass
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Helen Skelton guilt-ridden as she 'begins dating again' after split from husband
Former Strictly Come Dancing star Helen Skelton is reportedly feeling "guilty" after "dipping her toe into the dating scene" a year after splitting her her rugby star ex-husband Richie Myler
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Secret pain behind Sandra Bullock's smile as A-list star cared for sick husband
Sandra has been left devastated by the loss of long-term partner Bryan Randall, who died aged 57 from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), after she had nursed him through illness
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Mum's grim lunchbox discovery leaves other parents gobsmacked as warning issued
What would you do if you realised that there was a load of black mould in your child's lunchbox? That's what one horrified mum noticed when she pulled back the inner section
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry considered 'melodramatic' and 'untrustworthy'
Celebrity publicist Mitchell Jackson recently shared his thoughts on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry potentially not being invited to showbiz events, referencing the alleged 'car chase' from May
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Newsboy's racing tips for Wednesday's five meetings, including Pontefract nap
Newsboy expects his Nap, Tele Red, to successfully score on his hat-trick bid at Pontefract (4.20), and he also believes Youarenotforgiven can do the same at Brighton in the 4.30.
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Phil Mickelson takes cheeky dig at Bryson DeChambeau after historic LIV Golf win
Bryson DeChambeau became the first LIV Golf player to break 60 at Greenbrier last Sunday, and on congratulating him fellow star Phil Mickelson could not resist a quick jibe
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Erik ten Hag confirms Rasmus Hojlund is ruled out for Man Utd with injury
Rasmus Hojlund arrived at Manchester United last week, but Erik ten Hag has warned that fans will have to wait before seeing the striker in action for his new club
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Cheapest time of day to do washing as expert hails 'magic hour' to cut bills
It turns out there's an optimal time of day to use your washing machine if you want to save money on your electricity bills - and most of us don't make use of it
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Fans accuse Khloe Kardashian of copying sister Kim with drastic new appearance
Khloe Kardashian has been accused of 'copying' little sister Kim Kardashian's new signature look as the reality television star posted a glam photoshoot to promote her upcoming boot drop
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Conor McGregor claims he "carried" Floyd Mayweather despite decisive KO loss
UFC legend Conor McGregor fought Floyd Mayweather in a massive 2017 bout, which he lost in the tenth round when he was stopped by the 50-0 boxer in their Las Vegas showdown
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Lewis Hamilton fired Mercedes warning by Toto Wolff amid George Russell's woes
Hamilton is faring much better than Mercedes team-mate Russell at the moment, but team principal Wolff knows that the fickle nature of their W14 car means nothing is permanent
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Car ends up ploughed in roof after driver somehow crashes into second floor
20-year-old Evan Miller reportedly drove at high speed and veered off the road at an elevation, before crashing into a home in Decatur Township of Mifflin County, Pennsylvania
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Gabby Logan addresses "elephant in the room" as she opens up on sexism battle
Logan, one of the faces of the BBC's Women's World Cup coverage, has opened up on how her brother Daniel's tragic and unexpected death aged just 15 affected her family
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Colombia's Ramirez waves away security as young fan invades pitch for selfie
Colombia beat Jamaica 1-0 in their round of 16 clash on Tuesday to set up a mouth-watering quarter-final clash against England on Saturday
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Horror moment car rolls into beauty spot waterfall with teen girl trapped inside
A car has been filmed rolling off a ledge into a waterfall at a beauty spot in India with a teenage girl trapped inside and a man is seen diving into the water to help them
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Mum gives birth to ultra-rare 'simultaneous twins' born at exactly the same time
Parents Diane and Daniel McLaren from Airdrie in North Lanarkshire were shocked when their twins Molly and Mickey were born together in what was a first for the hospital
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Love Island star hints she's 'in talks for Strictly' as Zara McDermott signs up
Love Island winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has hinted she is in talks to appear on Strictly Come Dancing just months after her controversial appearance on Dancing on Ice
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MLB serves Tim Anderson and Jose Ramirez suspensions for their in-game brawl
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will get receive a six-game suspension with Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez getting three games after a bench clearing brawl that resulted in punches being thrown
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Sinéad O'Connor 'changed pain into beauty' says friend in moving tribute to her
Sinéad O'Connor's friend and fellow musician Liam Ó Maonlaí has paid tribute to the late icon on the day of her funeral, just weeks after she died aged 56 at her home in London