All news for 2023-09-17

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'My 11-year-old was shown a film rated 15 at school and now he can't sleep'
A mum is considering complaining to her son's new high-school after he watched a horror film trailer in class - and has been left unable to sleep since seeing it
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Gunman shot man in knee and accidentally killed his dog trying to shoot rabbits
John Semmens was hit in the back of the knee while walking along on a country path in Northumberland, and turned to find his Springer Spaniel lying dead after being shot in the head
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Russell and Ferrari drivers all agree about Verstappen after Singapore clanger
Max Verstappen and Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez had a nightmare on Saturday during qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix, ending up 11th and 13th on the grid respectively
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Mum-of-two suddenly paralysed from waist down while sitting in her morning bath
Jessica Ennis can no longer control her limbs, is left suffering two seizures a day and is 'completely helpless' after a sudden medical disorder diagnosis which has left the mum-of-two bedridden
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Michael Mosley shares best time of day to exercise for 'more fat burning'
The Fast 800 diet creator Dr Michael Mosley has revealed the best time of day to do exercise if your goal is fat burning, and a different key time for performance
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Emmy Awards won't air next week as they're postponed for first time in 22 years
The 75th annual Emmy Awards were set to take place on September 18, but they were dramatically postponed for the first time in two decades and will now take place next year
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'I thought I was hungover at Rugby World Cup – it was actually deadly illness'
Solicitor Tim Morgan and two of his pals were hospitalised in the UK on their return from France after suffering severe symptoms of the potentially fatal illness
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Russell Brand branded 'predator' in resurfaced Dannii Minogue interview
Australian singer Dannii Minogue described Russell Brand as a "vile predator" following an interview on his MTV chatshow back in 2006, and claimed the comedian leched over her "fabulous breasts"
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Women's charity cuts ties with Russell Brand after sexual assault allegations
Comedian Russell Brand shared a video on his YouTube page to deny 'serious' and 'criminal' allegations put to him in a letter and an email ahead of Channel 4's Dispatches documentary
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UK town wakes up to sub-zero temperatures as stormy Sunday marks end of summer
The seasons appear to be finally changing as the boiling hot conditions of last week are plummeting as low as -0.9 in some areas of the country, while in others it's a balmy 17C
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1000-lb Sisters' Tammy Slaton flaunts major weight loss after losing 28 stone
1000-lb Sisters' Tammy Slaton has wowed fans with her major weight loss success, which comes as she continues to share her slimmed down look on social media for her followers to see
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'My XL Bully is friendliest dog in the world – he's great with my six-year-old'
Mum-of-two Alicia Elliot is in the process of launching a petition, after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak released a statement saying that American XL Bullies will be banned by the end of the year
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Wolff makes demand of Hamilton and Russell after Mercedes' Singapore GP surprise
Russell qualified second for the Singapore Grand Prix with Hamilton fifth on the grid, raising hopes for Mercedes that they might be the ones to end Red Bull's winning streak
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Toughest driving theory questions shows whether you'd pass if you took test now
Whether you've passed your driving test, or just dream about it regularly, everyone knows that the theory comes first. But can you answer some of the toughest questions from the test?
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Man Utd crisis undeniable with Glazers-run club a shambles after Brighton loss
Erik ten Hag has overseen three defeats from five Premier League games this season with Manchester United's form on the pitch reflecting the crisis that's developed off it
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Tories have 'lost control of UK borders' as migrants flock over the Channel
Keir Starmer called for MI5 and European spy agencies to work closer together, with inflatable boats "effectively made to order" and said the Tories have only offered "gimmicks"
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Katy Perry previously hinted at 'real truth' about ex Russell Brand
Katy Perry previously hinted in an interview 10 years ago at the 'real truth' about her ex-husband Russell Brand that she was unable to disclose and kept 'locked away'
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'Huge increase' in mysterious big cat sightings across UK, warns film maker
A big cat documentarian has been 'inundated' with images and clips of alleged sightings across the UK, with the team saying there has been a 'huge increase' in leopard activity
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Footballer tipped to be next George Best quit at 23 and become Jehovah's Witness
Manchester United legend George Best is considered one of the greatest footballers of all time and former Wolves star Peter Knowles was tipped to follow in his footsteps
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Grease cast 45 years after iconic movie from Hollywood legend to tragic deaths
While Grease became a fan-favourite movie spanning generations of fans, the film's cast each set off on their own careers - here's what happened to them
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Mum reveals she had sex in hospital bed just two hours after giving birth
Just hours after giving birth to her fourth child, mum Deborah had sex with her partner while she was still in hospital and says it brought the couple closer
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'My sister-in-law thinks our wedding should revolve around her kids'
A bride was left furious after realising her sister-in-law went behind her back to try and accommodate her young son - despite the bride already telling her no
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Entertainment industry has questions to answer over Russell Brand, says minister
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said society needs to be "particularly careful when we listen to the voices of the people who are relatively powerless" following allegations of rape, sexual assault and abuse
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Prince Harry fails to mention wife Meghan in Invictus Games closing speech
Prince Harry gave an emotional speech at the Invictus Games last night, but he seemingly snubbed his wife Meghan Markle, who flew from California to Germany to be at the event
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Exotic private island with sandy beach on sale for less than one-bed London flat
Anyone fed up with the hustle and bustle of city life in the centre of London may consider a new existence on a private island with fresh air, water on all sides - and its own runway