All news for 2023-10-16

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Mum 'can't stop crying' after classmates skip her daughter's birthday party
A mum has taken to social media to share her heartache after only five children showed up to her daughter's birthday party - saying she has spent the entire day in tears for her
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Madonna tipped for Glastonbury after incredible start to world tour
Madonna has been tipped to headline Glastonbury 2024 for the first time ever, following the US pop icon's successful launch of her Celebration Tour in London on Saturday night
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Two-thirds of Brits would help themselves to last slice of pizza without asking
But pinching the last slice for yourself can cause friction with family or friends - with 15% holding grudges against last-slicers forever, the research found
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Lucy Letby's prison privileges - 'karaoke, tanning and treated like royalty'
Serial killer nurse Lucy Letby was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six others at the Countess of Chester Hospital
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Neighbours star Ryan Moloney on how he halted boss' plans to kill Toadie off
Neighbours actor Ryan Moloney has recalled how soap bosses had an exit storyline all planned for his character Toadie back in the day, but some smart thinking from the Aussie actor helped him dodge the axe
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Dad accused of 'child abuse' by mother-in-law over innocent tummy time routine
She went so far as to actually call the police on her son-in-law over 'tummy time' and has managed to destroy her relationship with her daughter in the process.
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Hero Brit killed by Hamas as he tried to evacuate injured civilians from gunmen
Benjamin Trakeniski, 32, died helping rescue people from Be'eri in Israel, one of the first Kibbutz communities armed militants stormed and turned into a bloodbath
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Woman sparks debate saying she can't afford to pay half of neighbour's new fence
The neighbour sparked a debate after she admitted she was embarrassed that she couldn't afford to pay for her half of the fence, but many TikTok users told her she shouldn't have to
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Mum 'numb' after son killed as friend filmed himself drink driving on Snapchat
Ricky Davies, 31, filmed himself drink driving with his pal Dafydd Hughes, 18, in his car - Davies admitted that he didn't have a license at the time of the crash
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Love Island's Sammy Roots opens up on post villa job and future TV plans
Love Island winner Sammy Root has laid bare his post villa charity work and lifts the lid on his future TV projects following his shock split from fellow ITV2 star Jess Harding
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Man 'murdered ex-partner after blaming her for child being taken into care'
Claire Holland has not been seen for more than 10 years since she was spotted leaving a pub in the centre of Bristol in June 2012. Darren Osment is accused of her murder
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Marks and Spencer's 'cosy' aviator jacket is a 'must have' for winter
With borg lining and a cosy collar, this aviator-style jacket has captured the hearts of fashion lovers across the UK - and many are rushing to get it in their baskets
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Kerry Katona feared sister would die over cancer scare years after finding her
Kerry Katona has opened up about her sister Lynsey's recent cancer scare which left the pair on edge as they waited for a diagnosis. In a joint interview, they explained the importance of checking
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Harry and Meghan facing the toughest challenge yet as they share parenting fears
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing their toughest challenge yet as they open up about parenting and the potential consequences their children could face using social media
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Keanu Reeves' Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story coming to Disney Plus
Hollywood icon Keanu Reeves straps himself in for Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story - a new Disney Plus four-parter which charts the incredible rise of the titular team who came out of nowhere to clinch the 2009 world title
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Will Smith's blunt two-word response as wife Jada shares more marriage details
Will Smith has shared a blunt, two-word response as the details of his secret separation from estranged wife Jada Pinkett-Smith is made public during her book tour
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Jonnie Irwin admits he 'probably should have stayed inside' with nasty infection
Jonnie Irwin has admitted he 'probably should have stayed inside' after the TV presenter joined his wife and sons for an outdoor activity despite suffering from a chest infection and terminal cancer
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GMB viewers call for Richard Madeley to be sacked over 'abhorrent' question
Viewers of Good Morning Britain have called for Richard Madeley to be taken off the ITV programme after he asked a controversial question regarding matters in the Middle East
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NFL fans fuming after rule change saw coverage cut off as commentators apologise
NFL fans following the Browns' epic win over the 49ers were dealt a shock as coverage abruptly cut away on the crucial final drive to show pre-game buildup between the Jets and Eagles on FOX
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Gronkowski has fitting response to Taylor Swift and Kelce confirming romance
Rob Gronkowski says Taylor Swift can perform at his annual Super Bowl party while friend Travis Kelce dances on stage in a stamp of approval on their romance
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Inside largest abandoned asylum with 25,000 patients buried in unmarked graves
Around 25,000 people are said to lie buried in unmarked graves at the abandoned mental asylum in Milledgeville, Georgia, fuelling local rumours that ghosts still roam the halls of the hospital
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School strikes to continue in Scotland after union rejects pay offer
Unison members have voted to reject a pay offer from Cosla for school support staff in Scotland, with further strikes to take place
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Scott Thomas shows off bloodied face after nasty accident and vows to slow down
While Adam Thomas was reducing people to tears with his Strictly Come Dancing performance, brother Scott was running into a bit of bother with two painful accidents
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Loose Women star divides panel as she urges Madonna to 'give it a rest'
Loose Women star Janet Street Porter divided the panel today as she urged 'outrageous' Madonna to 'give it a rest' amid her huge tour which kicked off in London this weekend
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This Morning viewers disturbed after being told key sign they may have bed bugs
After skin-crawling footage emerged of bed bugs on trains, This Morning tried to ease fears but ended up frightening the life out of some viewers despite offering handy hints