All news for 2023-11-18

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Strictly Blackpool carnage - all night parties, brawls and infuriating locals
Strictly Come Dancing's Blackpool Week is one of the most exciting parts of the series, but after reports of bloody fights, and boozy parties, it's hasn't always been a pleasurable experience
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Prince William 'seething' over single claim made by author in new royal book
Prince William is reportedly 'furious' after Omid Scobie wrote in his new book that he refused to take Prince Harry's calls as Queen Elizabeth II lay dying at Balmoral last year
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Widespread snow heading for UK - with '2cm per hour' expected across the country
Snow is heading to the UK and weather maps have been released which show the exact parts which will be affected. As Christmas approaches, it’s time to brush the dust off your winter clothes
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Everton face further points deduction and relegation as rivals plan legal action
A 10-point deduction leaves Everton at risk of relegation from the Premier League, but further legal action against the Merseyside club could further dent their survival hopes
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Brits slammed in 9 cases of reckless people risking lives at level crossings
National Rail has highlighted nine cases of people risking their lives at railway crossings in the UK including a near miss where a car goes across a line immediately before a train passes
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Disabled mum 'hasn’t showered in years' due to 'gaslighting' housing association
Sara, a disabled woman in West London, who says she struggles to clean herself after the toilet and can’t use her shower, accuses the housing association which owns her flat of “gaslighting” her
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Man City's WSL record signing got better of Dutch men's international stars
Jill Roord quickly progressed into Twente’s women’s team when she came of age - before moving to Bayern Munich and then Arsenal. After a spell with Wolfsburg, the 26-year-old was snapped up by City in the summer
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Married At First Sight's Adrienne lifts lid on dumping Matt after final vows
Married At First Sight stars Adrienne Naylor and on-screen husband Matt Pilmoor called time on their relationship after the final vows were filmed
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Genius 29p trick used by hotels 'everywhere' keeps towels 'soft' and 'fluffy'
If you have ever visited a hotel and wondered just how they keep their towels in such good condition then this expert-approved tip is made for you, for only 29p you can enjoy towels so fluffy they feel like they are brand new
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Men reveal one biggest mistake women make on a date - it gives them the 'ick'
There are many turn-offs that can strike during a date, but romance expert Quentin has revealed one common kissing habit that men "absolutely hate" - it even gives them the ‘ick’
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Sole reason Prince George, Princess Charlotte & Prince Louis in school Saturday
Most schoolchildren in the UK can expect to get to Friday and look forward to two days off – but not for three royal children who have a six-day working week to contend with
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Awkward moment Meghan Markle is interrupted on the red carpet
The Duchess of Sussex appeared to handle an awkward moment with total grace during the week after she was interrupted on the red carpet amid announcing her entertainment comeback
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Big Brother voting figures show landslide result after fans say Yinrun 'robbed'
Big Brother fans were left fuming after Yinrun came in fourth place, with many branding the show a 'fix.' Some heartbroken viewers believed she would end up winning the show but she was pipped to the post by rival Jordan
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'I get paid to find baby names but there are lots I dislike – Mary is boring'
A professional baby name consultant who parents pay to help them choose names has shared her thoughts about names she doesn't like on social media – and some 'trendier' modern names are on the list
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Cadbury shoppers devastated and 'shaken' as 'best chocolate bar ever' is axed
A number of Cadbury shoppers have been left positively distraught after learning the 'best chocolate ever' has now been continued, expressing their dismay via social media
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Red-flag cancer symptom during sex and why you should 'see doctor immediately'
Cervical cancer symptoms include vaginal bleeding during or after sex, between your periods or after the menopause, or having heavier periods than usual, the NHS says
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Hero teen's 'killer bullies' seen for 1st time as they face adult murder charges
The four teens appeared in court on Friday after being charged with the murder of fellow student Jonathan Lewis in an horrific Las Vegas group attack filmed and circulated on social media amid fears of widespread bullying problems
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Savvy mum-of-3 shares how she makes 15 packed lunches for less than £10 a week
A mum who was fed up of wasting money needlessly on her son's packed lunches has finally found a way to make them for less than a tenner a week - and they're nutritious too
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Dr Hilary urges Brits to get flu jab as virus 'poses bigger threat than Covid'
Dr Hilary Jones has revealed that the UK hasn't got any Covid-19 variants of concern, but warned that the flu is "more of a threat" this winter
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Wladimir Klitschko wants Russian and Belarusian athletes banned from Olympics
Wladimir Klitschko has hit out at the IOC ahead of next year's Paris Olympic Games with Russian and Belarusian athletes potentially participating amid on the ongoing Ukraine war
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'Stunning' water tower with 360-degree panoramic views on sale for £2million
Dating back to the 1940s, the former water tower was converted by the current vendor, Robert Hunt, over four years before he lived in it with his family - it's now on the market
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Vernon Kay shares grim health update after raising £5m for Children In Need
BBC Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay ran 116 miles from Leicester to his hometown of Bolton in an ultramarathon to raise money for this year's Children In Need
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Amy Hart praised for showing 'real post baby body' on family holiday
Former Love Island star Amy Hart welcomed her first child, Stanley, with her fiancé Sam in back March of this year and has been keeping her followers updated with her journey to motherhood - including her very lavish family holiday
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Princess Anne knew 'Meghan had short shelf-life' with royals after meeting her
Meghan Markle was destined to have a "very short shelf-life" in the Royal Family felt Princess Anne after the Duchess of Sussex had sought her out for a chat on her role, claimed a royal expert
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Gangster Skinny from BBC show loses bid to overturn conviction after axe attack
Mohammed ‘Skinny’ Sajid was imprisoned for 18 years after being convicted of an axe attack. But after a recording appeared to show police involvement in a witness statement, he appealed the conviction