All news for 2023-08-31

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EastEnders' di Marco star living very different life after turning back on fame
The di Marco family were hugely popular in the late 90s on EastEnders, made up of matriarch Rosa, heartthrob big brothers Beppe and Gianni, and younger sisters Nicky and Theresa
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Dire Straits legend dies as band share touching tribute
Dire Straits confirmed the death of Jack Sonni as the rock 'n' roll group paid a touching tribute to the 68-year-old guitarist in a heartbreaking online post
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Kieran Tierney makes feelings clear on Mikel Arteta after sealing Arsenal exit
Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney has swapped the Emirates for Real Sociedad after joining the Spanish outfit on loan, and he's insisted there are no hard feelings over the move
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Catchphrase quiz challenges you to remember which stars made sayings popular
Catchphrases are often made popular thanks to their use on TV, and many of us recite them every day without even realising. Do you know who said these phrases first?
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Monty Don shares heartache over death of 'much missed' dog as he skips show
Monty Don won't appear on Gardeners' World on Thursday with presenter Adam Frost stepping in as the host remembered his beloved late pet Brenda on International Dog Day
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Paul Burrell debunks Prince Harry's new claims as Netflix series riles fans
Former royal butler Paul Burrell has been left infuriated over Prince Harry's latest claims in his Netflix show, which has also sparked fury among royal fans
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Dad applauded for refusing to pay for daughter's wedding after invite snub
A disgruntled dad has been left feeling manipulated as his daughter has asked him to financially contribute to her wedding - even though she snubbed him when it came to invites
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Sue Cleaver rushed to intensive care in hospital after emergency surgery
Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver – who plays much loved character Eileen Grimshaw on the ITV soap – has opened up about her hospital dash
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Sky warns customers to 'hurry' if they want to access premium TV for free
Sky customers need to rush if they want to get Netflix and premium telly for free - deals end tonight.
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Brits warned they could face €500 fines for public transport mistake in Italy
Tourists in Italy have complained of falling foul of the country's train system, which can be confusing for those who are not use to a system that is quite different from the UK's
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5 gaffes and controversies from new Tory Defence Secretary Grant Shapps
Grant Shapps was handed his fifth Cabinet job in less than a year following the resignation of Defence Secretary Ben Wallace. Here's what you need to know about the long-serving Tory, whose career has been marked by gaffes and scandals
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Love Island's Mitch admits why he split from Ella B in savage dig
Love Island star has confirmed to fans the reason why he has split from love interest just weeks after leaving the villa in new Instagram post
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Brian McFadden snubs 's**t dad' allegations after Kerry Katona's scathing rant
Kerry Katona called her ex-husband Brian McFadden a 's**t dad' to their daughters Molly and Lilly in a recent scathing statement
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Moment hero steps in to save girl, 11, from being kidnapped on UK high street
The Metropolitan Police have released photos of two men they would like to trace after the attempted abduction in broad daylight on a street in Bromley, southeast London
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RAF jet sparks sonic boom leaving housing shaking and residents terrified
The Eurofighter Typhoon, which is based at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, was tracked by FlightRadar over Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire on Wednesday
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This Diablo 4 Starbucks menu parody has blood, guts – and a Pumpkin Spice latte
It's that time of year again, when the iconic Starbucks PSL is making its annual return to the menu – and even the world of Sanctuary can't escape it.
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Lewis Hamilton signs new Mercedes F1 contract with warning to Max Verstappen
After pledging late last year to extend his stay in Formula 1 and with the Silver Arrows, seven-time world champion Hamilton has put pen to paper on fresh terms
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Brit, 22, killed fighting in Ukraine praised as 'exceptional man' by his brother
Sam Newey, who was fought on several frontlines after leaving for the country soon after the Russian invasion, was described as an "exceptional man and a good soldier"
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Boots bundle with £130 worth of No7 products slashed to under £40 in huge deal
The much-anticipated No7 Beauty Vault from Boots is filled with nine full-size products, from luxurious skincare formulas to must-have makeup buys
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Serena Williams retirement met with Margaret Court jibe after US Open farewell
Serena Williams has been subject to a jibe by 24-time Grand Slam winner Margaret Court who has questioned the American tennis icon's status as one of the sport's greatest stars.
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EastEnders star set to reprise role as she returns to Walford next month
One star is heading back to Walford as they reprise their role on BBC's EastEnders next month for a brand new storyline
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Logan Paul responds to steroid accusations ahead of Dillon Danis fight
YouTube boxer Paul is in tremendous shape as he prepares to get back in the ring for the first time since 2021, but has faced scepticism over his muscular physique
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Woman gives twin sister cruel ultimatum after she refused to name baby after her
One woman has been left seething after her sister decided not to name her daughter after her like she was expecting - people are have slated her for the complaint
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Exact time Hurricane Idalia will finally end as storm barrels across the US
Tropical Storm Idalia continues wreaking havoc across Georgia and South and North Carolina after making landfall in Florida. It is now expected to head east and weaken above the ocean
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Bobby Brazier's devotion to religion and spiritual lifestyle ahead of Strictly
EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier has become hugely popular on TikTok thanks to his posts about his devotion to the Hare Krishna movement – a branch of Hinduism, formally known as Gaudiya Vaishnavism