All news for 2023-08-23

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'I compared five loaves of own-brand white bread, one blew the rest away'
With the cost of everyday items rising in the supermarkets, we're comparing own-brand items like white bread to see which is worth buying from Aldi, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco
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NFL ace Caleb Farley breaks down in tears as father dies in horrific explosion
Tennessee Titans star Caleb Farley's father was tragically killed after his house exploded into flames with police now investigating on how the blast had started at his North Carolina home
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Ariana Grande gets new Wicked tattoo amid romance with co-star Ethan Slater
The chart-topping singer has shown off a new inking on her hand that pays tribute to her role as Glinda in the upcoming Wicked movie after romance rumours
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Paralysed woman talks after brain signals turned into world-first talking avatar
A major scientific breakthrough has been made in California, as scientists have created a talking avatar to simulate the speech of a paralysed woman - complete with facial expressions and her own voice.
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People say 'childhood's are ruined' after realising how to actually use a straw
Social media users have been left baffled after a diagram of how to correctly use a straw in a juice box circulated online. A debate ensued as not everyone agreed with the controversial method
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Officers walk five-year-old son of dead policeman into school for his first day
A group of Utah policemen spent their time this week as 'fill in dads' for a kindergartener who was on his way to the first day of school
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Amy Walsh's sweet bond with sister Kimberley and rival auditions for Emmerdale
Celebrity Masterchef star Amy Walsh, best known for playing Tracy Metcalfe on Emmerdale, shares a sweet bond with Girls Aloud sister Kimberley Walsh, who also happened to audition for the ITV soap
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Heartbreaking tribute to DPD driver 'ambushed and killed' while on a delivery
Aurman Singh was allegedly set upon by a gang when making a delivery for DPD in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, and five men have been arrested by West Mercia Police
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Value Scope: Each-way racing tips from Steve Jones for Thursday at York on ITV
Our man predicts Bright Diamond to sparkle in the Lowther Stakes and fancies one of Richard Hannon's in the sales race later on the card at York
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TikTok star VonViddy dies aged 32 after posting haunting last video
TikTok star VonViddy, real name Joseph Muchlinski, posted a 'chilling' video days before his death, telling fans how he wanted to be remembered after he was gone
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Vera star issues bittersweet message after confirming exit from ITV drama
The Vera star confirmed earlier this year that they'd be stepping down from the ITV show after over a decade and has now issued a bittersweet message to fans following their exit
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Major change to speed cameras being trialled in UK catches thousands of drivers
Thousands of drivers have already been caught out in just the first few days of a trial period - with one motorist hitting 73mph on a 30mph road in a shocking case
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'I was set to end our relationship then she told me I was going to be a dad'
Agony aunt Coleen Nolan advises a reader who is desperately unhappy after going back to his partner
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Star Wars' tribute to Ray Stevenson in Disney's Ahsoka as ending is explained
The talented Star Wars series actor, who starred in films like Punisher: War Zone, King Arthur, the Thor films and the brand-new Disney Plus Ahsoka series, died in May
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Ten Hag held exit talks with Man Utd wonderkid as clubs fight for his signature
Manchester United defender Alvaro Fernandez is wanted by several clubs with La Liga outfit Granada and newly-promoted Burnley both monitoring a move for the Spaniard
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Gamescom recap – all the latest games, updates and trailers showcased
Gamescom recap highlights include Diablo 4 Season 2, Alan Wake 2 and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty DLC trailers.
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Football fan mocked online has strong message to trolls after viral fundraiser
Nathan West, 31, was targeted with hateful comments after an interview with a local sports website was posted online - but his charity fundraiser has now reached £50,000 after an initial target of £500
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Muhammad Ali's grandson Biaggio overcame drug and alcohol problem through MMA
The lightweight youngster is signed with MMA's No.2 promotion PFL, but struggled to find purpose and direction after missing out on his American football dreams
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Disney boss says 'jaw hit the floor' in first chat with Coleen Rooney before doc
Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story will see Wayne Rooney's wife recall how she got to the bottom of who was leaking private information about her life in what would go on to be dubbed the Wagatha Christie saga
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Man, 40, dies at UK's largest outdoor waterpark forcing theme park closure
A man has died at Splashdown Quaywest in Paignton, Devon, following a medical episode around 12.15pm today, with the park taking the decision to close as a result of the incident
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's differences in fame could affect relationship
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have stepped back from Royal duties, but as producers of Archewell Productions, the couple still spend time in the spotlight whether they want to or not
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Man fatally stabs stepdaughter 100 times for shielding her mother from him
A Seattle man is behind bars today after allegedly fatally stabbing his stepdaughter over 100 times after she stepped in between to protect her mother in a brutal attack
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Rory McIlroy takes brutal dig at LIV Golf rebels over Ryder Cup selection
Rory McIlroy has secured his spot at next month's Ryder Cup in Rome, and unsurprisingly has no concerns about not being joined by players from LIV Golf on the European team
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Beach walkies alert after jellyfish fright
Ziggy was left struggling to breathe after an encounter with two jellyfish
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Arsenal working on seven players leaving after Arteta complaint
Mikel Arteta is facing a race against time to trim down his Arsenal squad before the transfer window slams shut - as he prepares for seven more first-team exits