All news for 2023-10-05
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Mum branded 'inappropriate' for honest sex chat with son - but others praise her
A mum has come under fire for a very honest and open chat she had with her teenage son about sex as the boy's father called it 'inappropriate' but others have jumped to her defence
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'5 Seconds of Summer have proven why support acts shouldn't be overlooked'
5 Seconds of Summer may have had a helping hand from One Direction but almost eight years since their last tour with the group, the Aussie lads have proven they're more than enough, writes Daniel Bird
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Tenerife chief says blazes could last for months but 'island is safe to visit'
Firefighters and soldiers have been hard at work trying to extinguish a blaze which has been raging through woodlands in Tenerife, leading 3,000 people to be evacuated this week
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Man jailed for illegal streaming after netting £1m selling dodgy Firesticks
Prosecutors are cracking down on anyone illegally streaming Premier League matches as an operation known as Firesticks has racked up more than 30,000 subscribers
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Blind Pride Of Britain hero slams decision to axe rail ticket offices across UK
Jill Allen-King, 83, is a lifetime campaigner for the National Federation of the Blind and has described "the worst journey of her life" while explaining why station ticket offices need to stay open
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George Russell has F1 stars in stitches as Alex Albon 'rants' at Qatar GP
George Russell had Esteban Ocon, Oscar Piastri and Liam Lawson giggling as he mocked Alex Albon as the Williams F1 driver took his time to answer a question in detail
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Extremely difficult 'egg' question that stumped University Challenge players
British game show University Challenge puts some of the brightest minds to the test. During the time period that Jeremy Paxman hosted the show, there was one question that no one could answer
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Joel Embiid makes major decision on Olympics that will leave fans disappointed
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has made a decision over his international future, and the 29-year-old will represent Team USA at the upcoming Olympic Games
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Vegetables and bread are most likely foods to go to waste, study finds
It comes as eight in ten Brits admit they frequently waste food - with 87% forgetting about items they have bought until they have gone out of date
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Man forced to sew 'I am not an XL bully' on 8-stone dog after 'dirty looks'
An owner of an adorable American bulldog noticed that people were avoiding his chilled pooch because they assumed he was an XL Bully - so he took matters into his own hands
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Ruth Langsford recalls how Eamonn Holmes supported her after sister's suicide
Loose Women presenter Ruth Langsford opened up about her sister's tragic death - and revealed that without her TV job she would have ended up crying all day
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Paris Fashion Week celebrities warned not to bring bed bugs home amid outbreak
The fashion event, which boasted appearances from famous faces including Kendall Jenner, Victoria Beckham, Anna Wintour and Gigi Hadid, has ended, but there are fears the horrifying infestation could spread around the world
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Man Utd dealt blow as Ten Hag target closes in on new long-term contract
Manchester United are on of a number of clubs keen on Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, who has impressed despite his side's poor start to the season
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Is Fortnite ending – major hoax about the game shutting down explained
Fake tweets from Epic Games floating around Tiktok are having some players believe Fortnite is shutting down for good
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Supervised toothbrushing in schools under Labour plan to 'rescue' NHS dentistry
Labour leader Keir Starmer unveiled plans for an extra 700,000 emergency appointments to stop 'horror stories of DIY dentistry' after reports of patients yanking out their teeth
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Kate's defiant six-word vow before wowing at wheelchair rugby despite injury
Kate Middleton tried her hand at wheelchair rugby on a visit to Hull as part of Rugby League inclusivity day - and ploughed on with scoring a try and conversion despite sporting bandaged fingers
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Upskirting pervert banned from every McDonald's toilet in UK caught at it again
Asere Shumba, 28, the court hearsd 'stalked' several women around the restaurant and proceeded to film them for his own sexual pleasure. He kept his identity disclosed by wearing a Covid mask toavid identification
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Subtle heart attacks signs women experience more than men that could save lives
Heart attack symptoms in women vary so much to men, and knowing which signs to look out for can really save your life - and women under 55 often get at least three symptoms
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'My awful mother-in-law cancelled my baby shower - so I got epic revenge'
The gran-to-be 'cancelled the event' because she wanted to be paid to prep the food for the shower from the unborn baby’s bank account, but the mum refused and sought vengeance
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Richest rappers in the world as Jay-Z's whopping net worth amazes fans
Music mogul and billboard star Jay-Z has topped the list of wealthy rappers, and is followed by rich hip hop stars like Kanye West, Diddy, Drake, Pharrell and Dr Dre
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Love Island's Molly Marsh praised as she ditches makeup to share her 'real face'
Love Island star Molly Marsh says she has embraced her natural skin after she was encouraged to go make-up-free by boyfriend Zachariah Noble amid rumours they had split
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Brits can get to Europe's 'best beach destination' with flights from just £27
The Algarve in Portugal, which has more than 100 beaches stretching for many than 200km, has been voted as ‘Europe’s Leading Beach Destination’ at the 2023 World Travel Awards
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Lewis Hamilton race-winning Mercedes F1 car up for auction in unique sale
The W04, driven by Lewis Hamilton in his first season with the Silver Arrows, is to become the only Mercedes F1 car raced by the seven-time world champion put on sale to the public
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Survivor of Las Vegas mass shooting dies in horror motorcycle crash
Chad Swanson, who died riding his police motorcycle likely on his way to work, was at the horrific 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting when a gunman armed to the teeth at an elevated position fired more than 1,000 rounds over 11 minutes killing 58
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Tori Spelling shares throwback 'pre nose job' snap to mark 90210 anniversary
Hollywood actress Tori Spelling has shared a fresh faced snap of herself as "America's most infamous virgin" Donna Martin, her character on Beverly Hills 90210
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