All news for 2023-08-29

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Storm Idalia update as it officially becomes hurricane and new evacuation issued
Storm Idalia became a hurricane on Tuesday as it intensified on a path toward Florida’s Gulf coast - it's projected to have sustained winds of up to 120mph which would make it a Category 3 hurricane
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Verstappen sent offer to quit Red Bull and join F1 rival keen to be team-mate
Max Verstappen is on course to win a third F1 world championship this season and McLaren driver Lando Norris has admitted he would 'love' to be the Dutchman's team-mate
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TV doctor's clever toothbrush trick can help you lose weight faster
TV doctor Michael Mosley recommends time restricted eating for those who want to lose weight more 'easily' - and has shared a toothbrush trick he uses to make sure he doesn't get late-night food cravings
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'My friends hate my baby names - they say my kids will get bullied'
One woman has caused debate after revealing her favourite baby names, as her friends her future tots might get bullied thanks to the unusual choices - others are divided
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Man given 24 hours to live after e-bike crash defies the odds to walk again
David Harrison, who is from Manchester, was given just 24 hours to live following a horrific e-bike accident in September last year and has learned since to walk and eat again
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Westlife's Nicky Byrne and wife renew wedding vows in sweet private ceremony
Westlife singer Nicky Byrne and his wife Georgina have renewed their wedding vows after 20 years of marriage, with his bandmates rushing to congratulate the couple
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Psychologist warns about Lucy Letby's bedroom and 'desire to cling to childhood'
Lucy Letby's bedroom featured a number of childlike items including teddies and inspirational quotes, and a psychologist has shared the interesting facets they reveal about the killer's personality
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Last call for £50 discount for TUI travellers, but only if you book today
Holidaymakers could enjoy big savings on September and October getaways, but they must be ready to book today
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Exact date Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte returns to UK- and how to get it early
Starbucks is officially bringing back the Pumpkin Spice Latte to all UK stores from September 7 - but members of the Starbucks Rewards app will be able to try it a lot sooner
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'I didn't stop my pregnant friend from drinking - now she's mad at me'
Studies have shown total abstinence from alcohol while pregnant is the safest route
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Putellas sends powerful message to Spanish FA in first interview since scandal
Spanish football continues to be gripped by sprawling scandal following the actions of suspended Spanish president Luis Rubiales at the Women's World Cup final
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UK's 'safest' village left smeared with lard as teens 'intimidate' residents
Residents of a Cornish village located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a reported six crimes per 1,000 people allege the youngsters have committed numerous offences
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Full list of flight delays and cancellations today as air traffic chaos rages
Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Manchester airports are all expecting significant numbers of cancellations and delays today following the NATS air traffic control issue on Monday
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Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice has eyes for one contestant already
The dance professional wants to win the BBC show for a second time and he has singled out a reality star as his top choice to waltz to victory and scoop the Glitterball Trophy again
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Astrid & Miyu unveil jewellery Advent Calendars including a 14k gold edition
This year, Astrid & Miyu have gone above and beyond to bring us the best jewellery advent calendars ever - with a choice of three different ones, which will be on sale in October
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'Husband slept through our daughter's first birthday - he acts like a child'
'He moaned, rolled over and went back to sleep.'
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Popular royals swerve Balmoral and skip holiday with rest of the Firm
Nearly all members of the Royal Family headed north to Balmoral over the bank holiday weekend to spend time with King Charles - but two popular members of the family appeared to be missing from the get-together
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Unlikely cupid who brought Maya and Stormzy together after four years apart
Maya Jama and Stormzy are said to be giving their romance another try after the grime rapper admitted to making 'mistakes' during their relationship, which ended in 2019
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Stacey Solomon emotional as she prepares Rex for his first day at 'big' school
Loose Women star Stacey Solomon shared her sadness as she prepared her four-year-old son Rex for his first day at 'big' school and she admitted he is 'still her baby'
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Twisted thug beats puppy unconscious and knocks out its teeth in cowardly attack
Vets initially thought poor Terry, bundled in a blanket, had already died because he was in a collapsed state and unresponsive but spotted him shallow breathing
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Andy Ruiz Jr sets out purse demands for Deontay Wilder heavyweight fight
Wilder claimed Ruiz Jr was demanding over $20million for their potential fight, but the Mexican has refuted his rival's comments by stating that it would take less than half of that amount
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Nadine Dorries formally quits as a Tory MP - by getting a new weird 'job'
The former Tory Cabinet Minister and close ally of Boris Johnson first declared she was quitting almost 12 weeks ago. On Tuesday she ended weeks of mystery over her position with news of her 'new job'
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New alarming maps show major hurricane's path as it's set to smash into Florida
Tropical Storm Idalia, currently near Cuba, will move north-east and turn into a major hurricane causing havoc in Florida's western coast before reaching Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina
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Ferdinand hits back at Fernandes critics as Man Utd captain branded "pathetic"
New Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been the subject of criticism so far this season and ex-Red Devils defender Rio Ferdinand has leapt to his defence
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Sara Sharif mystery as cause of death 'not yet found' 19 days on from tragedy
A coroner has opened an inquest into the death of Sara Sharif, ten, who was found dead in her home near Woking, Surrey, as the search for her family in Pakistan goes on