All news for 2023-11-18

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What Charles' low-key birthday celebrations reveal about his priorities as King
Charles made clear his priorities as King on his landmark 75th birthday as rather than indulging in glitz and glamour he insisted it should be a "normal working day"
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'My mum spiralled when she heard our baby's name - she wont see her grandchild'
A furious mother-in-law has refused to see her grandchild after the baby's name was "sprung" upon her, but many have branded the woman's behaviour as "entitled" and "selfish"
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Peace lilies will bloom 'like crazy' all thanks to thrifty 13p solution
Green-fingered types have praised a supposedly brilliant natural solution for ensuring your peace lily houseplants flower 'like crazy', and it will only set you back a very purse-friendly 13p
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The town where a new beggar appears every week and things 'getting worse'
Locals say begging has increased in recent months in Bolton and fear the on-going cost of living crisis is making matters worse
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Grace Dent set for awkward I'm A Celeb reunion as brutal digs resurface
I'm A Celebrity star Grace Dent could end up having an awkward reunion with Hollyoaks actor Nick Pickard after she slated his performance on Celebrity MasterChef back in 2011
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Strictly Come Dancing's gloomy Blackpool curse - and it's bad news for Layton
Strictly Come Dancing is coming to Blackpool this Saturday night, with the remaining celebrities set to show off their best dance routines
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Angela Rippon's home life from heartbreaking divorce to 'hidden' relationships
Inside Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Rippon's life away from the spotlight from her heartbreaking divorce with her childhood sweetheart, her 'private' romances and where she spends her time
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'Unsolvable' exam question meant for 11-year-old leaves adults defeated
A baffling exam question meant to test 11-year-old students has been leaving adults defeated - and the 'unsolvable puzzle will make you glad you're no longer in school
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Great white shark attack leaves tourists screaming in terror as water turns red
Families aboard a boat were left horrified after spotting a great white shark sinking its teeth into a helpless mammal, leaving the water blood-red. They screamed in terror
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Woman found dead in lake a week after she went missing as ex-partner on the run
Giulia Cecchettin and her ex-boyfriend Filippo Turetta went missing in northern Italy last weekend - today, the 22-year-old woman's body was tragically found, investigators said
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Taylor Swift concert organisers break silence after fan dies at gig
The organisers of the Taylor Swift concert that took place in Brazil last night have spoken out after a fan died at the gig after going into cardiac arrest
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Jorginho told "enough is enough" in brutal reality check for Arsenal star
Arsenal star Jorgniho missed a penalty in Italy's crucial Euro 2024 qualifier with North Macedonia on Friday night but was let off the hook as the Azzuri won 5-2
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Mum sparks fury after sharing daughter's messy bedroom transformation
A cleaning-loving mum 'tackled' her teenager's bedroom after finding it in a 'scary' mess. Despite kindly tidying up she has been criticised by other parents online
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Strictly Come Dancing's Angela Rippon says 'the atmosphere has changed'
BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Rippon will take to the dance floor in Blackpool tonight - but revealed she almost didn't pass the fitness test for this week's show
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Prince Harry branded 'hypocrite' for working with Netflix after The Crown scenes
Prince Harry has been blasted as a 'hypocrite' for continuing to work with streaming giant Netflix after The Crown's new series depicts Princess Diana's car crash scenes
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Fasting boosts energy levels and mood but only at one specific time, says study
Staff working at a popular health app company consulted with 37,545 people to see how well the fashionable diet method of denying yourself food at certain times of the day and for a certain period worked – and the results were positive
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Brits' weirdest breakfast combinations including curry sauce on porridge
Our diets are obviously highly personal choices, but for some, the first meal of the day is a chance to try out some of the most weird – and possibly wonderful – combinations of food
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Drivers could be slapped with £5,000 fine for little-known rainy day mistake
You may need to adapt your driving routine in the winter to keep yourself safe and avoid fines. There are some things that drivers could be fined up to £5,000 for if they are caught
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Pensioner dies after explosion rips through home causing 'earthquake' in road
Nigel Barrow was rushed to hospital after the explosion in New Mills, Derbyshire, on Tuesday but passed away on Friday. An investigation is ongoing into the cause of the explosion
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Groom's mum sends out brazen wedding invite labelling the bride a 'tramp'
People were left mortified after a bride-to-be's mother-in-law sent out invitations, branding her a 'tramp' and also referring to her son as a 'doctor', highlighting his achievements
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George Russell comments after outshining Lewis Hamilton in Vegas speak volumes
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff was left scratching his head after Las Vegas Grand Prix qualifying, with George Russell third on the grid while Lewis Hamilton didn't make it to Q3
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Tottenham keen on £61m transfer deal for star who snubbed chance to join Arsenal
Tottenham Hotspur's squad is beginning to look threadbare with manager Ange Postecoglou having to deal with a mounting injury list amid successive league defeats
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Angry mum 'led to believe son, 3, had iron deficiency' finds out he has cancer
Demi Bourne, from Grimsby, says she was told her son Jaydon Cookson, three, had an iron deficiency and that there was nothing to worry about before it later emerged he had a tumour on his kidney
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Mbappe makes thoughts clear on ex-PSG teammate Messi winning Ballon d'Or
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe were team-mates last season, and Argentina star Messi has gone on to win a record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or after leaving Paris Saint-Germain
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Homeless woman 'obsessed' with meth aged 17 unrecognisable after getting clean
Cara Walworth was once living on the streets after becoming addicted to drugs at 13. Today, three years clean and sober, she tells her story in the hope of inspiring others.