All news for 2023-10-23

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Tories told to halt 'too far, too fast' closure of railway ticket offices
The Commons Transport Committee said ministers must rethink plans to close ticket offices at 974 railway stations across England that will hit the disabled and elderly
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New footage sheds fresh light on England vs South Africa Rugby World Cup brawl
South Africa beat England by the tightest of margins in their Rugby World Cup semi-final, setting up a showpiece final against New Zealand at the Stade de France
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World Rugby investigating alleged racist abuse directed at England’s Tom Curry
South Africa hooker Mbongeni Mbonambi allegedly directed a racist slur at England flanker Tom Curry during Saturday's World Cup semi-final
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Dancing on Ice couple slam show and share reasons for quitting after 13 years
Professional ice skaters Alexandra Schauman and Lukasz Rozycki have said they won't be returning to Dancing on Ice as they revealed they quit the show
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'Friend fleeced my daughter for a Taylor Swift ticket - she deserved a discount'
A woman has taken to social media to share how her friend overcharged her daughter for a Taylor Swift ticket, saying she put profit ahead of their years of friendship
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DWP confirms exact date Cold Weather Payments worth £25 will begin
Cold Weather Payments are worth £25 and is triggered when the average temperature where you live is recorded as, or forecast to be, 0C or below over seven consecutive days
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Mercedes offer Lewis Hamilton F1 retirement hint as replacement fast-tracked
Lewis Hamilton recently penned a two-year contract extension with Mercedes, but the Silver Arrows appear to still be pressing ahead with plans for life after the Brit
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Arteta's admission over "mistake" speaks volumes after Neville's Arsenal theory
Arsenal fans and pundits alike were surprised when David Raya arrived to compete with Aaron Ramsdale for the goalkeeper jersey at the Emirates, but Mikel Arteta is unfazed
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Former Aldi worker shares why cashiers scan shopping so quickly at checkouts
A former Aldi employee has revealed the supermarket's checkout rules - and claims workers are on a timer from the second they scan a customer's first item until the customer hands over payment
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Rebecca Loos shares cryptic post after furious reaction to David Beckham doc
David Beckham's former personal assistant Rebecca Loos has posted a cryptic message after accusing the England star of portraying himself as a 'victim' in his new Netflix documentary
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Sergio Ramos in furious row with Real Madrid star in first clash against ex-club
Real Madrid drew 1-1 with Sevilla on Saturday as Sergio Ramos clashed with Antonio Rudger in his first game against Real since he left them to join PSG two years ago
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World's oldest dog dies aged 31 just months after taking crown on his birthday
Portugese mastiff Bobi was hailed the world's oldest living dog by Guiness World Records earlier this year - veterinarian Dr Karen Becker said he sadly passed away at the age of 31
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Strictly's Adam Thomas forced to take 'baby steps' after training ban
BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Adam Thomas shared with fans that he has returned to training with the help of his brother Scott as he was banned by BBC bosses when he caught a cold
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Solo travellers warns others not to post holiday snaps after 'creepy' encounter
Emily Hart, from Colorado, USA, has spent the past decade travelling the world solo and making money from posting about it. She has one golden rule she always sticks by to keep her safe
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Harry and Meghan 'damaged Royal Family's brand by airing dirty laundry'
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to quit as royals and leave the UK has had major consequences for the Royal Family, who try to embody the "best of British family life", according to an expert
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Amanda Abbington's partner shares cryptic post amid mysterious Strictly absence
Strictly Come Dancing star Amanda Abbington was mysteriously absent from the BBC dancing competition over the weekend, with no explanation behind her having to pull out being given
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Cities Skylines 2 – release time, preload, and recommended specs
The follow-up to the critically acclaimed Cities: Skylines launches later this week exclusively on PC, with Xbox Game Pass subscribers getting it day one.
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Tories delay ban on no-fault evictions again in 'grubby deal' with landlord MPs
Housing Secretary Michael Gove has agreed to delay ban in a bid to appease Tory rebels threatening to vote against the Renters Reform Bill as they are landlords themselves
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Ex-Boots employee's Black Friday sale tips as deals launch in days
The health and beauty retailer is set to launch a month's worth of offers and discounts - so ex-employee Bethan Shufflebotham has given her top tips, tricks and picks on how to spot a bargain
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F1 stewards explain why Lewis Hamilton had to be disqualified from US GP
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc failed post-race checks on their cars after the United States Grand Prix, leading to both F1 stars being disqualified from the race
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'I'm a former teacher - I will never put my kids in school or set them homework'
Former teacher Taylor Moran lives off-grid in the forest with her three children - and has vowed to teach them survival skills, playing, and exploring rather than send them to a 'traditional school'
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Irish woman with 'heart of gold' dies in murder-suicide after argument
A woman with a 'heart of gold' has been killed in her home in New York in what police are saying was a murder-suicide. Irish woman Denise Morgan was found dead in Queens, US
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Mum's trick for drying soaking wet washing in 'half the time' without a dryer
A thrifty mum has shared a game-changing trick that could help you dry your wet washing this winter without the need for a tumble dryer - and it dries them quickly too
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M&S fans rush to buy £10 gadget that lights up room without electricity
Marks and Spencer fans are rushing to buy a beautiful £10 Christmas decoration that can light up a whole room without electricity - and as a bonus it smells 'amazing'
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John Fury recalls smashing man's head off pool table in row over unpaid debt
Tyson and Tommy Fury's dad John is known to have had an interesting life, and has served time in prison over the years before his sons rose to fame