All news for 2023-08-24

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Emmerdale MacKenzie's life off screen from hidden talent to actress girlfriend
Inside Emmerdale’s Mackenzie star Lawrence Robb's calm life off screen from his hidden talent, close family bond, actress girlfriend and love for his dogs
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Lucy Letby fundraiser launched to appeal her conviction for murdering babies
A scientist in California has launched the Science on Trial campaign to appeal Lucy Letby's convictions, describing them as representing the "greatest miscarriage of justice" in UK history
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Driver charged after girl, 1, dies when left in nursery van on sweltering day
A daycare van driver in Omaha, Nebraska, was arrested after leaving a one-year-old girl in a hot vehicle for hours, resulting in her death - the child's temperature was around 109 degrees when she was found
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Damning figures show UK's asylum backlog is at record high with 175,000 in limbo
Data from the Home Office shows a massive 175,457 people were waiting for an initial decision on an application at the end of June - a 44% rise from 122,213 a year earlier
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Sky Sports presenter makes bold Hamilton prediction amid Aston Martin 'fears'
The Formula 1 season is set to resume this weekend after the summer break, with the Dutch Grand Prix set to take place this Sunday
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Royal butler advises how burgers and chips would be eaten at Buckingham Palace
To mark National Burger Day, a former royal butler has shared how you should eat burgers and chips should you ever get an invite to dine with the Royal family
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Pilot killed in replica Spitfire crash 'died following his passion' says widow
Former RBS marketing executive Trevor Bailey, 68, died after the replica spitfire plane he was flying crashed in a field in Enstone, Oxfordshire on Tuesday afternoon
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Huge names in EastEnders, Corrie and Emmerdale 'face axe as wages are slashed'
EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale's best known names could reportedly face the axe from the hit soaps due to an alleged "cost-cutting drive"
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Delighted passers-by have their illustrations done - by comedian Vic Reeves
The funnyman-turned-artist visited Brighton Pier, and set up a “Sketched By Jim” illustration station - to draw lucky passers-by on a Samsung tablet
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Waitress dismayed as customer writes fuming message on bill over 'rude' act
A waitress was shocked after an angry customer scribbled a message for her on the bill for his meal - and claimed she had been rude to him and his wife so would not be giving her a tip
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Three in ten Brits rate their art skills as 'very poor', study finds
Over half of Brits like the idea of art as a pastime - but seven in ten worry they don't have the talent for it, and 53% fear their efforts would be judged by others
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Most annoying things about being in a group chat - including 'too many emojis'
Nearly nine in ten Brits are part of a group chat - but almost two-thirds confess they have 'muted' a chat, as they find it too hard to keep track of
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Family's TUI trip 'completely ruined' as mum ends up on drip in Egypt hospital
Clare and Robert Green shelled out £1,700 per person to stay at the luxury resort in Egypt with Clare's three kids and her parents, but all were struck down with a nasty bug
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Jose Mourinho gives Pochettino advice on handling Lukaku with pair 'not talking'
Romelu Lukaku is 'not talking' to Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino but Jose Mourinho - who is weighing up signing the striker for Roma - has explained how to manage him
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Royal Mail makes huge change to deliveries - and it will help customers
Royal Mail posties will now be able to leave your parcel in a safe place if you know you’re not going to be home, instead of having to return it to the nearest depot
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Tributes paid to Bury FC footballer after her tragic death at just 27
The footballer was described as 'always having a big smile on her face' and 'barely missing a training session'
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Priti Patel says sorry to King over call for Prince Andrew to get security back
The former Home Secretary has said sorry for causing "embarrassment and difficulties" after she is claimed to have sent an email suggesting a review of the Duke of York's protection
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GCSE grades fall but still above pre-Covid levels as thousands expected to resit
Hundreds of thousands of teens across England received their GCSE exam results on Thursday in a year when efforts have been made in England to return grading to pre-pandemic levels
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Kim Kardashian's daughter North channels dad Kanye's College Dropout era look
Kanye West's daughter North West has channelled her dad's College Dropout era by styling herself in his orange and blue striped jumper which he was seen wearing during the promotion for the 2004 album
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Man Utd make transfer decision over Solskjaer signing who was told to quit
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is set to give talented youngster Facundo Pellistri the green light to complete a season-long loan switch to Sheffield United
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'Murdered' girl, 10, seen with 'cuts and bruises' but gave friend tragic excuse
Sara Sharif was found dead at her family's home in Woking, with police reportedly being called by her dad after he fled the country with his partner and brother
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Sam Asghari 'will get nothing' from ex Britney Spears’ $15M tell-all memoir
The Princess of Pop, Britney Spears, is set to release a tell-all new memoir later this year, but it's said her estranged ex Sam Asghari will not receive any profit from it
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Dutch GP in doubt as F1 race chief admits 'we can't compete' with Saudi cash
The Dutch Grand Prix returns this weekend for the third consecutive year after it was revived for the first time since 1985, but its current contract expires after the 2024 season
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Top tips to hire right tradesperson from checking portfolio to getting 3 quotes
We all like a word of mouth recommendation when it comes to tradespeople but we need to do more when it comes to sourcing the best people
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Darren Moore breaks silence on controversial Sheffield Wednesday exit
Darren Moore surprised fans by leaving Sheffield Wednesday in June - just days after winning the League One play-off final to secure promotion to the Championship