All news for 2023-09-19

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Dad heartbroken after daughter, 8, is only child not invited to birthday party
'She has had her little spirit crushed.'
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Monster 60mph winds head for UK as destructive weather sees temperatures plunge
New weather maps, created by WX Charts, show forecasters believe gales will sweep towards the UK on Saturday, by which time temperatures are likely to have fallen dramatically
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Pupil 'humiliated' and 'starved' as he's told to 'put his school dinner back'
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy, which is in Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, has apologised to Kelly Bowman and her family after her son was "starved" during a lunchtime
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Woman horrified as dog seen 'locked in back garden with cats in mouth'
Katie Hayes, who runs a shelter, received an alarming message from a worried family after they spotted their neighbour's dog walking around with cats in its mouth
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UK has 'best city break in Europe' but locals don't want to shout about it
Bath in Somerset has topped a list of the best underrated city break destination in Europe, although not everyone is wild about more of a spotlight being shone on the historical settlement
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Fernandes' angry WhatsApp voice note, dressing room spat and teammate's fury
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was reportedly involved in a furious dressing room bust-up following Saturday's disappointing 3-1 defeat against Brighton
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Do you support the Government's NHS anti-strike plans - poll
The Tory party is considering introducing minimum service level (MSL) regulations that would require some doctors and nurses to work during strikes
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James Arthur announces UK tour dates, how to get tickets
The singer will be performing a limited run of shows in the UK, but fans must act fast to get tickets
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Footballer turned drug dealer who sold over 20kg of cocaine arrested at airport
Sean Calvert, 25, from Huyton, Merseyside, was arrested at Manchester Airport after being busted having moved over 120kg of drugs including cocaine and heroin
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Britney Spears 'disappointed' as sister Jamie Lynn joins Dancing with the Stars
Britney Spears "isn't thrilled" after learning that her sister Jamie Lynn has joined the upcoming season of Dancing With The Stars and feels "continuously disappointed" by her family
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Boy reunited with Lego figure he lost after he creates 'missing person' poster
Jack Steel, ten, was left devastated after he lost his Lego figure, which is based on himself and is also called Jack, and so he launched an innovative 'missing person' campaign
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EastEnders' Theo targets Stacey Slater in cruel attack ahead of Christmas death
EastEnders viewers will see Stacey Slater's stalker Theo take cruel action against her next week, amid speculation he will be the Christmas Day death after being exposed
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'My hair is curly, shiny and voluminous thanks to these curly hair products'
After becoming fed up with my limp and lifeless curls, which in the past were gloriously wild, I turned to some new products that had rave reviews to see what the hype was all about... safe to say: I'm impressed
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Man left with life-changing injuries after e-bike catches fire in bedroom
The latest blaze was the 137th fire because of e-bikes in London alone this year and it has led London Fire Brigade to remind people lithium batteries can cause ferocious flames
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Best time of day to mow your lawn in autumn to keep it looking lush and healthy
Now summer is over and colder days are coming, experts have shared the exact time of day to mow your law in the autumn months to keep it 'fresh as a daisy' - with an important freeze warning
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Mum hits back after being cruelly shamed by 'food police' for son's packed lunch
A mum has had to stick up for herself online after someone disapproved of the lunch she packed for her son. She said no one should shame anyone for feeding their kids
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Katherine Ryan 'accused Russell Brand of being a sexual predator' on comedy show
Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse during a seven-year period – which he strongly denies – in Channel 4's Dispatches documentary
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Holiday horror as baby turns 'grey' - and is diagnosed with deadly illness
First-time parents Rachel and Tim had their Norfolk holiday turn into an absolute nightmare when they found their newborn son unresponsive and turning grey owing to a bacterial infection
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'My husband gave me my dream life - until a five-word text shattered everything'
A woman said that she was horrified when she took her husband's phone off airplane mode and saw a five-word text that changed her life - she wanted a divorce as a result
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Russell slammed by ex-F1 star as 'carelessness' cost Mercedes at Singapore GP
George Russell had a nightmare end to the Singapore Grand Prix, crashing on the final lap and missing out on what was sure to be a third-place finish which team-mate Lewis Hamilton then nabbed
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Wilko shutting another 38 stores today with more closures coming this week
The first round of mass closures began last week with 24 stores shutting on Thursday, September 12 and a second batch going on September 14 - the closure of a further 222 stores has yet to be announced
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Francis Ngannou backed to complete stunning Tyson Fury upset fight by teammate
Undefeated Australian heavyweight Jackson Murray has been drafted into Ngannou's camp by coach Dewey Cooper in order to mimic Fury's style, and has felt the UFC champion's power first hand
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Dad 'fell headfirst in water' and died after falling behind in family activity
Iain Farrell, from Dorney, tragically died during a swimming and climbing activity he deemed as a 'safe adventure' at the Hedbury Quarry near Dorset - his brother said he was 'fit and healthy'
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'I went to paradise island so heavenly I actually gasped when I saw the beach'
Idyllic Mauritius offers a fusion of intoxicating flavours with glorious beaches, fabulous food and a delightful mix of friendly cultures
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Michelle Keegan’s 'flattering' £35 high street jumper is a must for autumn
As the weather gets cooler, this cosy knitted jumper from Michelle Keegan's latest Very collection is bound to get snapped up fast