All news for 2023-08-18

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'Grounds for hope' over future of Wilko as administrators consider rescue bids
Wilko collapsed into administration last week, putting the future of its 400 shops and 12,500 workers at risk and now administrators at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) are accessing rescue offers
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When can I preload Starfield – preloads on Xbox, Windows and Steam explained
Starfield preloads will be available on the leadup to the game's launch on September 6, but the situation is different depending on which platform you've chosen
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Dad 'gives up' on miserable UK holiday as it's 'cheaper to go to Turkey'
A dad said he decided to ditch his family's UK camping holiday because it was 'cheaper to go to Turkey' and he expected that they'd have a much better time
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Sheikh Jassim offers clear plan on Man Utd takeover after private admission
The Manchester United takeover process has rumbled on for nine months with no end in sight with Sheikh Jassim yet to hear from the Glazers about his bid to buy the club
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Iconic hotel goes up in flames as crews battle to save historic building
Crews remain on the scene at former hotel Carnbooth House, near Carmunnock, 11 hours on since the fire took hold. Ten fire engines were sent to the scene at the height of the blaze and there are no reports of any casualties.
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Carragher claims Man Utd's "panic buy" stopped them making signings this summer
Manchester United have seen top-four rivals Arsenal and Chelsea both spend big on holding midfield players, with the Red Devils still searching for balance despite landing Casemiro
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Urgent lung warning issued to anyone who vapes after worrying health link found
Scientists are calling for regulators to oversee the respiratory effects of vaping following the study's findings which investigated vapers who also smoke cannabis or cigarettes
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Meghan Markle snapped without £156k diamond engagement ring amid divorce rumours
Meghan Markle enjoyed a day out with her pals this week but there was one notable item missing - her £156k engagement ring which is made up from two diamonds from one of Princess Diana's bracelets
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Rail chief warns machines can't sell 1 in 4 tickets amid station office cull
Mick Whelan raised fears that safety is being taken for granted as he suggested rail workers and passengers will be more at risk in empty and unstaffed stations
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People love my 'Costco door' - they think it's the best invention ever
A woman has shared the ingenious addition she's put in her home that makes it even easier to unpack the shopping with many branding it the 'best invention ever'
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300 ULEZ cameras attacked by 'Blade Runners' ahead of new London traffic scheme
As part of the ULEZ scheme's expansion to the M25, some 2,750 cameras are being installed in new areas that will fall under the zone's jurisdiction once it extends to cover the entirety of London from August 29
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'I know the clever trick Kate Middleton uses to make her waist look smaller'
Miranda Holder. a riyal style expert, revealed the Princess of Wales’ clever style hack in a video which has racked up more than 1,900 likes sine she put it online
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Co-op rolling out ‘dummy display packaging’ across stores to prevent shoplifting
Dummy display packing is usually empty packages which are placed on the shelf instead of the actual product - shoppers then have to bring the empty product to staff who will exchange it for the real thing
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Michelle Keegan's £45 denim jacket 'looks lovely' over dresses and trousers
The 'perfect' denim jacket from Michelle Keegan's new clothing collection with Very comes in an oversized fit - and shoppers are loving it
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'We're Gen Z embalmers - people think we're too glam to work with the dead'
Two young embalmers have spoken out about why they intend to dedicate their working lives to their chosen profession, and why days spent in the mortuary have taught them so much about living their lives to the fullest
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Melton glider pilot dies after light aircrafts collide in mid-air crash
Leicestershire Police were called to reports of a light aircraft crashing after hitting another glider in the air. The pilot was pronounced dead at the scene in Melton Mowbray
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New Covid mutation BA.2.86 sparks alarm with fears of new explosion of cases
A new Covid-19 strain BA.2.86 found in Michigan was placed under the World Health Organisation's monitoring list on Thursday due to the "large number of mutations it carries"
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Britney Spears lawyers 'frightened' autobiography could be used against her
Britney Spears' lawyers are reportedly 'frightened' the unpublished manuscript of the singers upcoming autobiography, Woman In Me, could be used against her in divorce court
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Emmerdale autumn spoilers - Stunt week drama, love triangle and Dingles in peril
Emmerdale autumn spoilers tease huge moments for the rest of 2023, from a love triangle, to possible returns and discoveries, as well as the big stunt week on the ITV soap
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BBC Breakfast star announces immediate exit from show as 'career girl out'
BBC Breakfast anchor Emma Vardy has taken to social media to confirm she will be exiting the programme for a period of time as she explained 'career girl out'
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Romeo Lavia lists reasons for picking Chelsea over Liverpool including history
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Romeo Lavia from Southampton, with the 19-year-old signing a seven-year contract with the Blues after rejecting the chance to join Liverpool
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Everything we know about EastEnders Christmas dead body - and who it could be
EastEnders are teasing a huge Christmas storyline this year after their flashforward - as one man loses his life this festive season
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Christopher Walken makes rare appearance at Robert De Niro's 80th birthday bash
Christopher Walken was among the guests who attended the star-studded birthday party held for Robert De Niro in New York City earlier this week, with the former co-stars having been pals for year
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'My family runs one of UK's oldest curry houses since we came here in the 1950s'
Bradford's Kashmir restaurant first opened the same year Queen Elizabeth II took the throne - it's now the oldest curry house in Yorkshire and is still run by the same generation of Pakistani brothers
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Escape to the Chateau's Angel supported as she 'resets' after Channel 4 axing
Escape to the Chateau star Angel Strawbridge was inundated with support as she took to social media to reveal she and her family were 'setting' after a turbulent year