All news for 2023-08-18
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Lucy Letby guilty of murdering 7 babies as Angel of Death faces life sentence
Lucy Letby, 33, was working as a nurse at the neonatal unit at the Countess of Chester Hospital, where she was accused of murdering seven babies and trying to kill 10 others
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Colby Covington claims Jon Jones is refusing to fight at same UFC event as him
Covington and Jones were once college roommates but their sour relationship could jeopardise a planned welterweight title fight for UFC 295 in November
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Two-week warning for thousands to renew benefits - or risk money being stopped
If you get Child Benefit and your child is staying on in full-time education after the age of 16, you may be allowed to keep receiving payments - but this isn't an automatic process
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Klopp explains decision to go against Liverpool policy with Wataru Endo transfer
Wataru Endo has become Liverpool's third summer signing, joining fellow midfielders Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai in making the move to Anfield
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London and West Midlands are top UK hotspots for cricket fans, study finds
Six in ten of those in the capital city love cricket - with the biggest cricket fans likely to be found in the 18-24-year-olds age group
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'My daughter is demanding I change her brother's name - but I won't budge'
Parents rushed to defend a mum who revealed she wants to go ahead with the name she likes best for her baby boy - despite her 11-year-old daughter's repeated objections
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Jurgen Klopp to address next Liverpool concern as Wataru Endo completes transfer
Liverpool have sealed their third signing of the summer with the arrival of Wataru Endo from Stuttgart and there could be yet another deal done before the end of the transfer window
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Woman predicts Lionesses' World Cup results - by throwing asparagus in the air
As England's Lionesses prepare for the Women's FIFA World Cup final this Sunday, a fortune teller has predicted the nation is in for a nail-biting final - all by reading her asparagus
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Man livid as plane passenger steals his food while he sleeps - and covers it up
A man was gobsmacked after he fell asleep on a plane and woke up to find that the man sitting next to him had stolen his food - and even tried to hide the evidence
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Terry's launches new Chocolate Orange flavour - but fans say they've 'ruined' it
Fans of Terry's Chocolate Orange are divided after a brand-new flavour of the iconic chocolate landed on supermarket shelves - with some saying it 'makes no sense'
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Two-week warning for three million Tesco shoppers ahead of Clubcard deadline
Tesco says that there are £11.5million Clubcard points due to expire on August 31 - which means shoppers only have two weeks left to benefit from them
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EHRC report finds what disabled people already know the government is failing us
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has ruled that disabled people face more discrimination and a growing risk of poverty with successive governments making little to no progress
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Royals avoided Meghan birthday wishes for fear of looking 'fake', says expert
When Meghan Markle celebrated her birthday earlier this month, the main royal social media accounts stayed quiet and did not send her birthday wishes - and royal historian Dr Tessa Dunlop believes there was a very good reason for this
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Liverpool sign Wataru Endo after double rejection forces transfer
Experienced Japan international Wataru Endo has joined Liverpool from Stuttgart after Jordan Henderson and Fabinho both accepted lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia
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Danniella Westbrook quits social media and admits she's 'seriously struggling'
Former EastEnders actress Danniella Westbrook has announced she's taking a step back from public life after being bombarded with vile comments from trolls
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Chloe Brockett speaks out after being suspended from TOWIE after brutal fight
Chloe Brockett has broken her silence after being suspended from The Only Way Is Essex following her allegedly violent fight with co-star Roman Hackett during filming in Brentwood last week
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Jack Black turns heads with eye-catching space top as he showcases unique style
Jack Black was spotted in an eye-catching outfit whilst out earlier this week, with the actor having sported a space-themed purple top that included imagery of a cat alongside some planets
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to put on united front at Invictus Games
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to enter the stage at the Merkur Spiel-Arenaduring during the closing ceremony of the games in Düsseldorf, Germany, next month
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Varane responds to Saudi offer as Man Utd star pushed by teammates to leave
Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has become a target for Saudi Arabian investment but the former France international wants to stay at Old Trafford this summer
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EA FC 24 – 19 new Ultimate Team Heroes ratings and stats confirmed
EA Sports has confirmed the official ratings and stats for the new EA FC 24 Heroes
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Six in ten parents say their most helpful parenting tool - is their smartphone
The top ways mums and dads use mobile phones are to take photos, to send messages, and for downloading or streaming content to keep their little ones entertained
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Spam sends 265,000 cans of food to Maui after wildfires devastate Hawaii island
The canned meat brand is a staple of Hawaiian culture and has been since World War 2 and now the company has sent hundreds of thousands of cans to help in the relief efforts for the devastated island of Maui
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Gardener shares 36p trick to get roses to bloom faster - and it works 'a treat'
A gardening expert has shared how you can get beautifully bloomed roses with a simple trick costing just 36p - with something you'd usually just throw away
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Reason Nottingham Forest v Sheffield Utd isn't on TV despite Friday night switch
Nottingham Forest and Sheffield United will be aiming to secure their first wins of the Premier League season but their clash at the City Ground is not on TV despite being rescheduled
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Lionesses can seal sporting immortality with World Cup final victory over Spain
The Lionesses face Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday and have a shot at sporting immortality by becoming the first England senior team to win a football World Cup since 1966
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