All news for 2023-10-27

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England anthem Three Lions nearly had very different name with change to chant
Ian Broudie has revealed the background to his terrace classic Three Lions, and revealed it was initially given a different title by accident - and nearly didn't get written at all
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Emmerdale star Karen Blick's Dingle-inspired wedding to husband who saved career
Karen Blick, who plays Lydia Dingle in the long-running ITV soap, very nearly gave up on her dreams of acting - but thanks to supportive husband Simon managed to bag her favourite role
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Rooney responds to Birmingham boos and being told to 'f*** off back to America'
The appointment of Wayne Rooney as John Eustace's replacement has proven divisive among Birmingham City supporters but the former England captain is confident he can silence his detractors
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New documentary tells the story of nuclear weapons tests around the world
'A Thousand Cranes' will compare the stories of Britain's nuclear veterans and indigenous victims of atomic testing, but needs £100,000 to continue filming
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ITV's Big Brother stars spark viewer frenzy after intimate exchange in bed
Big Brother viewers were left completely gobsmacked after Henry and Jordan shared another kiss during the show's live stream - and it was in front of another housemate
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Gogglebox's Amy Tapper hailed as 'gorgeous' in new photos after weight loss
Gogglebox star Amy Tapper has been hailed as 'gorgeous' in new family photos after the Channel 4 personality shared her weight loss and fitness journey with fans on social media
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James Middleton shares name of first baby with three adorable pictures
James Middleton and his wife Alizee Thevenet welcomed their new baby boy at Basingstoke Hospital a few weeks ago, and the proud dad has now shared the little one's name in a touching Instgram post
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The 10 best horror films and shows on Amazon Prime Video this Halloween
Prime Video has everything horror fans need to catch a fright this spooky season
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Bridget Fonda, 59, unrecognisable on rare outing 20 years after quitting acting
Bridget Fonda is understood to have retired from acting years ago, after having appeared in a number of high-profile projects such as Single White Female and the Godfather Part III
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Emmerdale's Leyla Harding's real life from little-known name to famous husband
Emmerdale's Leyla Harding has navigated plenty of drama during her time in the village, but the actor who plays her leads a very different life, including a happy marriage to a very famous husband
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EA FC 24 Centurions Team 1 confirmed with Gullit, Rooney and Jairzinho Icons
The EA FC 24 Centurions Team 1 squad is now available in Ultimate Team as EA Sports continues to release incredible special player items in promo squads
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‘My boiler kept rattling – could it last another winter?’ - The benefits of a new boiler
When her 20-year-old boiler complained loudly, Maggie Mitchell from Chippenham, Wiltshire called British Gas for help
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Somerset Gimp said five words after being arrested for 'writhing on the ground'
Joshua Hunt, 32, has been identified as the suspected Somerset Gimp, who sparked terror in a community in Bleadon, near Weston-super-Mare in May this year after being spotted writhing on the ground in a perverse spectacle
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Man Utd boss Ten Hag reacts to Garnacho's deleted Onana post as FA investigate
Manchester United youngster Alejandro Garnacho runs the risk of FA action following a social media post about goalkeeper Andre Onana, who has already responded to the controversy
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Doctors on the reasons women live longer than men across the world
There are some obvious explanations as to why a woman tends to live longer than a man, but doctors here have explained there are several other factors that may explain why life expectancy differs so much across genders
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Messi in Ballon d'Or blow as organisers say he's outright not record holder
An ' international re-evaluation' found that Pele would have been awarded the Ballon d'Or on seven occasions in his career, if he had been eligible like Lionel Messi
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Warrington's Clark eager to prove a point for England after five-year exile
Ex-Man of Steel Clark hadn't played for his country in a full international for five years but is now back and firing as they bid to complete series win over Tonga
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Barry Cryer was blown away by Marilyn Monroe - and heckled by John Lennon
The famed writer passed away in 2022, and now his son Bob Cryer, an actor and writer, has revealed more about his father’s seven decades in showbusiness
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Hero mum mown down as she pushed her baby's pram to safety 'would do it again'
Becky Sharp suffered life changing injuries but her little daughter Lorena escaped harm - and the brave mother says she would do the same thing again if her children were in danger
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Champion miler Paddington ruled out of Breeders’ Cup by elevated temperature
The three-year-old colt who won four Group 1 races in a row over the summer has been retired to take up stallion dutes at Coolmore Stud
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Harry and Meghan's very different views on earning money is 'pulling them apart'
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are continuing with their search in finding their next project, but the pair are said to be at loggerheads about which direction to go
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Arsenal legend says Ten Hag is 'out of his depth' and makes sack prediction
Erik ten Hag has led Manchester United to three successive wins but remains under pressure at Old Trafford, facing claims that he's not at the level required to bring back the glory days
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Mum dies with girl, 2, clinging to her after paramedics said she was 'fine'
Lauren Page Smith, 29, had called 111 for advice when she suffered chest pains and vomiting but died hours after a visit from paramedics who performed brief assessments
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Strictly star replaces Steph McGovern on Steph's Packed Lunch after axe
BBC Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has replaced Steph McGovern for the last episode this week of Steph's Packed Lunch just days after Channel 4 announced show axe
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ITV Love Island star Casey O'Gorman brutally slams Farmer Will in savage swipe
Love Island star Casey O'Gorman has accused his ex-friend Will Young of ignoring messages after he called the TikTok farmer's girlfriend Jessie Wynter 'fake' in the South African villa