All news for 2023-08-17

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Mama June slams haters as she's accused of not caring about daughter's cancer
Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell has been diagnosed with stage four cancer, with her mother Mama June Shannon being slammed by trolls for continuing her online presence
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Marcus Rashford pushed for Man Utd change with Erik ten Hag demand
Manchester United struggled in their opening day Premier League victory over Wolves and Marcus Rashford has already explained to Erik ten Hag what his preferential role is
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Love Island stars' A-level results - from top student Camilla to bragging Hugo
Love Island contestants have an unfair reputation for not being very bright, but this lot's A-level results and degrees to boot prove they are a lot smarter than you think
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'We invented a surname for our children - it's unique which has caused issues'
A mum-of-two has opened up about why exactly she and her partner decided to create a brand new surname for their children, and believe they're the only two people in the world to have it
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Nectar issues huge update to customers - with potential impact on points
The loyalty card is closing its Nectar Connect scheme - which allowed you to link your card up to your bank account to collect extra points - on October 27
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Boy, 9, drowns after going missing from IKEA with Crocs found floating in water
A 9-year-old autistic boy disappeared from an IKEA in Brooklyn, New York, with his Crocs found in a water channel, prompting a frantic search by authorities and family members
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Sir Michael Parkinson dies as family shares heartbreaking statement
A family statement has announced that the legendary TV presenter Michael Parkinson aka Parky has died after a short illness after five decades on our TV screens
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'Zombie apocalypse' in UK as flesh-eating drug turns people into 'walking dead'
Drug outreach workers in Tower Hamlets, London, say they've seen a disturbing rise in users with flesh-eating abscesses sparking belief there is a new opioid on the rise disguised as heroin
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Mikel Arteta's blunt response to transfer question after Arsenal "problem" blast
Arsenal have two quality goalkeepers in Aaron Ramsdale and David Raya - giving manager Mikel Arteta a selection dilemma ahead of his team's game against Crystal Palace
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EastEnders confirms Cindy Beale's Walford return date and it's days away
BBC soap EastEnders has confirmed the return of a familiar face in Walford and it's just days away for excited soap watchers who have been eagerly anticipating Cindy's comeback
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Dillon Danis offers new "best man" bet to Logan Paul ahead of grudge fight
Danis is scheduled to meet Paul on the Misfits Boxing 'Prime Card' in October and he upped the stakes for their fight by making a "best man" bet with his rival
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Mikel Arteta outlines Arsenal transfer 'reaction' after Jurrien Timber injury
Jurrien Timber will be sidelined for a significant period after sustaining a serious knee injury and Arsenal could be tempted to use the transfer window to sign a replacement
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Jacqueline Jossa defended after debate over daughters' school shoes
EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa's fans have jumped to her defence after the mum-of-two sparked fiery debate on Thursday with a video about her daughters' new school shoes
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Paris Fury dubbed a 'Saint' by Netflix fans for supporting complex husband Tyson
While heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has long been dubbed a 'legend' throughout his career, it's his wife Paris who has won the hearts of the nation thanks to their new Netflix series, At Home With The Tyson's as viewers label her a 'Saint'
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Little known Amazon perk that gives students free Deliveroo, music, TV and more
The internet giant runs a special service purely for students and right now youngsters can sign up for six months totally free, potentially saving hundreds of pounds on deals and offers
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Gravenberch makes mind up on Man Utd transfer amid Liverpool agreement
Liverpool are set to rekindle their interest in Ryan Gravenberch, however, the Reds will face stiff competition from Manchester United in the race for the Bayern Munich ace
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Amount of time Brits spend exploring their local area - including a pub visit
Three-quarters of Brits say they actively make time in their day to go outdoors – but almost two-thirds are unsure of places worth exploring near where they live
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Disney Lorcana UK: Where to get starter decks and boosters amid huge fan demand
Disney Lorcana has launched in the UK to much fanfare. We've got everything you need to know about the long-awaited TCG which sees Magic: The Gathering meet Pokémon with a huge pinch of pixie dust
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Mel B wows fans as she poses in bikini alongside look alike daughter and mum
The Wannabe singer was joined by her daughter Phoenix and her mum Andrea as they posed in a number of swimwear choices designed by the underwear and swimwear company Pour Moi
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Mark Labbett slimmer than ever as he's spotted after 'no appetite' confession
Mark Labbett, who is best known as The Beast on ITV's The Chase, has shown off his nine stone weight while arriving at his hotel in London where he looks slimmer than ever after admitting that he no longer has an appetite
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Everything you need to know about clearing after getting your A-level results
In its simplest terms, clearing is how universities and colleges ensure all their spots are filled - in 2022, 34,875 18-year-olds got a spot at university through the system
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Maguire told he has no option than to quit Man Utd after Luke Shaw 'humiliation'
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire seemingly can't catch a break at the moment and has been encouraged to call time on his Old Trafford stay after four years
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What to do if you didn’t get the A-level results you wanted and how to appeal
It is understandable you will feel disappointed in not achieving the A-level marks you had hoped for - however, it is important to know that these results are not the only measure of success
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Restaurant manager's 'gobsmacking' 5-word reply after 'family see rat'
Lacey Price has said she was "gobsmacked" at the reply from the restaurant manager at the Rose Tree Farm, in Gloucestershire, when she claimed her family had seen a rat
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What your GCSE and A-level results mean now that pre-pandemic grading is back
This is the first year that results will return to pre-pandemic grading - Ofqual has told schools that tougher grade boundaries have been imposed, meaning national results may be lower than last summer