All news for 2023-10-01

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Do you live in a broadband slow zone? UK's worst Wi-Fi towns uncovered
Are you unlucky enough to live in a broadband desert with some of the slowest Internet speeds in the UK? Research has uncovered the full list of the best - and worst - places to get online
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'Disgusting' man sends Tinder date cruel tips on how she could improve herself
The woman says she had a nice time on the date but knew the gent wasn't 'the one' - so she was stunned when he sent her a list a few months later
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Two fans arrested by police after appearing to mock death of Bradley Lowery
South Yorkshire Police have arrested two men on the alleged offence of outraging public decency after appearing to mock the defeat of Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery, who died of cancer
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Man arrested over Sycamore Gap felling 'too unwell to have chopped tree down'
Former lumberjack Walter Renwick, 69, has two leaking heart valves and is not fit enough to have cut down the Sycamore Gap in Northumberland, says his daughter-in-law
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Prince Harry may feel 'threatened and jealous' by Meghan Markle's celeb status
Prince Harry has the potential to feel 'threatened and jealous' by his wife Meghan Markle's celebrity status and high-achieving success, according to a renowned expert
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Five-minute 35-question quiz that can help tell you how long you'll live
Made by New York based health company NOVOS, the quiz is designed to show people how healthy they are. This comes as life expectancy is in decline across the US
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Premier League's dullest home grounds with Man Utd and Chelsea fans infuriated
Chelsea's Stamford Bridge is the most boring ground to watch Premier League football, while Arsenal's Emirates Stadium ranks as the most exciting in the division
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Mum's strict 17-rule contract for son having a phone is 'a must' for parents
It's always a difficult decision for parents, whether or not to give their child a mobile phone, but one mum has come up with a must-read set of rules for her own son that every parent needs to see
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Cricket World Cup stadiums including world's biggest that was unveiled by Trump
Ten World Cup venues will be in use at this year's Cricket World Cup including the world's biggest cricket stadium which was inaugurated by then U.S. President Donald Trump in 2020
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Dementia risk in women may be lowered by having multiple children
Researchers found that women who had a longer 'reproductive lifespan', AKA had more babies, were exposed to higher levels of oestrogen throughout their lives and therefore had a lower risk of dementia
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Esteemed NYC mayor's rapid fall from grace from hero politician to criminal case
Rudy Giuliani's career began in 1970 and as mayor of New York City, he was credited with lowering the crime rates and reforming the city's finances - but his fate has totally changed
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Strictly's Ellie Simmonds' 'sadness' as she gives verdict on Nikita's partner
Former Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Simmonds, who danced with Nikita Kuzmin in last year's series of the BBC dance show, has backed Nikita and Layton to scoop the Glitterball
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Easily ‘overlooked’ menopause symptoms that strike in the mouth
Specialist dental surgeon Dr Theo Sioutis has urged women to pay attention to changes inside their mouth as a result of decreasing levels of hormones
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Man City finally agree cut-price transfer exit after Pep Guardiola falling out
Pep Guardiola and Joao Cancelo fell out in January and now Manchester City are ready to sanction the defender's departure on a permanent basis after he joined Barcelona on loan
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Live TV coverage explained as Super Sunday 4.30pm kick-off missing
There is only one Premier League game set to take place on Sunday with fans left baffled over the reason why but Sky Sports appear to have prioritised other events taking place over the weekend
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Silent killer has unmissable symptom – but you only notice it when you stand up
While having naturally low blood pressure probably won’t cause you any problems or need treatment, the condition can sometimes be brought on by medication or be a sign of an underlying health problem
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Inside abandoned ‘Ghost Palace of Bali’ which locals desperately avoid
The property was built by playboy businessman Tommy Suharto but now rots in the Indonesian jungle. It was first named the Bedugul Taman Rekreasi Hotel & Resort, and has been left for more than two decades
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When is the Cricket World Cup final - Date, time and venue for showpiece
England are set to defend the 50-over World Cup they won back in 2019, with Jos Buttler's side among the favourites to reach this year's final at the world's biggest cricket ground
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UK village known as 'UFO hotspot' with locals spotting 'those spaceship things'
UFO expert Malcolm Robinson has written 10 books after studying aliens, and says 'many good cases' had been reported to him by residents of the UK coastal village
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Canelo Alvarez drops Jermell Charlo in dominant points win over fellow champion
The undisputed super-welterweight champion jumped up two weight classes in order to face pound-for-pound great Alvarez, and was decisively shown that there are weight classes for a reason
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When does the Cricket World Cup start - Opening game, semi-final and final dates
The Cricket World Cup is due to start in October and England will take on New Zealand in the opener, with the game a rematch of the 2019 final
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UK's first sickle cell specialist nurse tells how she fought for better care
Dame Elizabeth Anionwu is a pioneering woman in the research field of sickle cell - we are highlighting her exceptional contribution as we celebrate Black History Month
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'Going to prison reignited my passion to become a Black fine dining chef'
Nathaniel Mortley is one of a few Black fine dining chefs in the UK as only six per cent of Michelin-starred restaurants are led by Black and South Asian chefs - he tells us about his culinary journey
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England's Cricket World Cup schedule as Jos Buttler's side plot stunning defence
England begin their Cricket World Cup defence against New Zealand on October 5 in a rematch of the 2019 final, which is widely regarded as the greatest game of ODI cricket ever
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Mel B was 'in the middle' as she represented mixed-race women in Spice Girls
Melanie Brown has shed light on her experiences growing up as a mixed-race woman before going on to empower millions across the world with the Spice Girls