All news for 2023-08-31

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World No.128 celebrates stunning victory by singing Whitney Houston classic
Young Swiss tennis star Dominic Stricker shocked the tennis world when he knocked Stefanos Tsitsipas out of the US Open and along the way he sang the words to a popular 80s classic
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'House demon' insect spotted creeping around the home leaves resident terrified
A Reddit user sparked panic on social media by sharing a snap of the creature on the platform, before a museum expert stepped in in a bid to allay their concerns
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Experts urge people to check their gutters before winter comes and wreaks havoc
As the colder days start to creep in, experts warn homeowners to start preparing their homes for the colder weather - before bigger issues can arise causing havoc
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Woman films moment giant spider sac hatches right in front of her face
A woman managed to film a rare moment that shows a spider egg sac hatched
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Mum shares easy hack to baby proof your kitchen - and all you need is a spoon
A mums has shared how she manages to keep her small children's hands out of her kitchen cupboards and shows that all you need is a wooden spoon and a hair bobble
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'My friend tried to break up my marriage - but my husband likes her too'
After a woman found out her friend was trying to break up her marriage, her husband revealed he was attracted to the friend in question. Now she's worried she's no longer his type
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Flood warning issued with 40 UK alerts as public urged to find higher ground
Met Office forecasters say rain will be heavy overnight in places so Environment Agency has warned some communities, like those in Cumbria, to "act" as "flooding is expected"
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Amrabat gives green light to Ten Hag 'plan' as Man Utd transfer takes shape
Manchester United are in negotiations to sign Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina and the midfielder has already sung the praises of Erik ten Hag and his coaching influence
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'My neighbour lets her dog into my garden to pee - I caught it on camera'
A resident was left frustrated after they realised their neighbour was letting her dog pee in their garden - and even had to install a secret camera to catch her in the act
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The Crown star Josh O'Connor struggled to deal with fame after Netflix series
The Crown star Josh O'Connor who played King Charles in his younger years has opened up about how the Netflix drama had a huge impact on his life as he lost all anonymity
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Emma Hayes hits nail on the head as Chelsea boss asked about links to men's game
Emma Hayes is one of the most decorated managers in the women's game and says she already coaches elite athletes in her role as Chelsea Women's boss
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'My friend came on holiday with £37 - i'm scared I'll be paying for everything'
A woman was left dumbfounded when her pal shared with her that she only had £37 spending money for a week's holiday, leaving her wondering where they'd go and what they'd do
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William and Harry's row could only have been fixed by one person, says royal pal
Prince Harry and Prince William's relationship has hit rock bottom in recent months, with the impact being felt by the entire Royal Family - but Princess Diana's best friend Paul Burrell believes things could have been very different.
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Man Utd plot transfer for star Roy Keane publicly questioned during heated row
Manchester United's hunt for a new left-back continues and it appears that Erik ten Hag is now going after a player club legend Roy Keane isn't exactly convinced by
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Katie Price reported by fans for daughter Bunny's 'unsupervised' YouTube channel
Katie Prince's youngest daughter Bunny is seen trying sweet treats while 'unsupervised' in a newly posted video on the nine-year-old's 'dangerous' YouTube channel
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UK's 'most beautiful beach' compared to Australian hotspot for golden sands
The UK's 'most beautiful beach' is a firm hit with Brits thanks to its golden sands, beautiful coast and swim-friendly waters - and now it's being compared to Australia's shores
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Tennis fans booed for breaking tennis etiquette as Wozniacki's comeback rolls on
Caroline Wozniacki and Petra Kvitova were in the middle of an entertaining match at the US Open when fans noticed other members of the audience walking out which prompted boos around the stadium
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Tyson Fury mocks Oleksandr Usyk with 'kit reveal' for Francis Ngannou fight
World heavyweight champion Fury has had a long-standing feud with his fellow title holder Usyk, and mocked his recent controversy with Daniel Dubois in a new tweet
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Teen's burnt body found hugging dead pooch in Maui home destroyed by wildfire
A 14-year-old's burnt body was found in his home by his adoptive parents two days after the Maui wildfires had been contained. In a wholesome, yet melancholic, moment, the parents noticed that he was clutching his deceased dog
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Lewis Hamilton considered contract as another team tried to hijack his F1 deal
Hamilton's F1 career would have gone very differently if, right from the start, he made a different call about how he wanted to enter the sport in the first place
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Love Island's Millie and Liam share why they split and how they rekindled love
After giving things another go following their split last year, Millie Court and Liam Reardon kept their romance a secret for months but the Love Island lovebirds have now confirmed that their relationship is now 'better than ever'
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Fiorentina demand clause in Man Utd deal for Amrabat after rejecting bid
Manchester United have already had a loan bid rejected for the Morocco midfielder but Fiorentina have indicated they may be willing to reach a compromise
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Top home décor arguments housemates have - like the colour of the walls
A quarter of Brits living in shared accommodation have quarrelled with their housemates about how to decorate the home, research has found
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Gogglebox star claims Ant and Dec ignore Chris Packham's animal abuse warnings
Chris Packham's step-daughter won't be appearing on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in the future, as the new Celebrity Gogglebox star explains why she boycotts the ITV series
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Top food ingredients that go to waste in summer - such as bread and salad leaves
British households throw away a staggering 68,000 tonnes of food during July and August - with two-thirds blaming their food waste on the heat