All news for 2023-12-02

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Family demand answers after mum disappears on cross country trip with boyfriend
Katie Ferguson's family have been left desperate for answers after she went missing while on a long distance drive across the US with her boyfriend who is now under investigation
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Winning numbers from tonight's Lotto draw with £7.2m double rollover
The winning numbers from Saturday night's National Lottery's Lotto draw have taken place with the chance for one lucky participant to win a life-changing £7.2 million
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UEFA chief's embarrassing reaction as sex noise prank sabotages Euro 2024 draw
The draw for next summer's Euros in Germany was interrupted by sex noises to leave some of football's biggest names in stitches and UEFA's Giorgio Marchetti in shock
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Matt Hancock claims Boris Johnson 'apologised for hiring Dominic Cummings'
In documents submitted alongside his evidence to the Covid-19 inquiry, Mr Hancock repeatedly complained about Mr Cummings’ behaviour - which he claims the ex-PM accepted his former Chief Aide had “damaged” the coronavirus response effort
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Strictly Come Dancing elimination update confirmed as Nigel Harman quits show
Former EastEnders actor Nigel Harman has pulled out of Strictly Come Dancing hours before Saturday's live show is set to kick off – with partner Katya Jones left 'disappointed'
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Where the cast of The Naked Gun are now fom O.J. Simpson to Leslie Nielsen
The hilarious comedy film The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! is celebrating it's 35th anniversary and we're taking a look at where the stars of the film are now
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Tearful dad of Elle Edwards recalls trauma of identifying her after gun murder
Tim Edwards said her daughter's death is compounded by the grooming of a new generation of gang gun runners. Elle was killed at the age of 26 on Christmas Eve last year
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Snow chaos sees 'major incident' declared amid urgent amber weather warnings
Cumbria Police has confirmed a 'major incident' is underway as members of the public remain stuck in traffic, with members of the Force telling people to remain indoors unless absolutely necessary
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Strictly's Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman break silence on Nigel Harman exit
Former EastEnders actor Nigel Harman has pulled out of Strictly Come Dancing hours before Saturday's live show is set to kick off – with partner Katya Jones left 'disappointed'
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Mikel Arteta can't hide true feelings on Zinchenko after Arsenal mistake
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta addressed the error made by Oleksandr Zinchenko in the closing stages of Saturday's 2-1 win over Wolves during his post-match press conference
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Small boat crossings to be second highest year on record despite Sunak pledge
Despite Rishi Sunak’s promise to ‘stop the boats’, this year’s figure is just 73 away from the second highest ever - 2021’s total of 28,526
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Joe Flacco emerges as saviour to Cleveland Browns quarterback issues
The former Baltimore Ravens quarterback will make his Cleveland Browns debut on Sunday, after the team were forced to turn to the former Super Bowl MVP
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Strictly Come Dancing fans complain seconds into show amid Nigel Harman exit
Former EastEnders actor Nigel Harman has pulled out of Strictly Come Dancing hours before Saturday's live show is set to kick off – with partner Katya Jones left 'disappointed'
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Thames Water bosses could be hauled back to explain whether they misled MPs
Reports of the firms complex financial arrangements have prompted the Environment committee to “question the accuracy of evidence provided to our Committee by Thames Water in July”
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Renters could see bills in London rise by £166 million after Rishi Sunak's climate backtrack
New analysis from City Hall found homes rated D or lower on the EPC energy efficiency scale cost an average of £337 more each year to keep warm
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BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans make demand to bosses as Nigel Harman quits
Former EastEnders actor Nigel Harman has pulled out of Strictly Come Dancing hours before Saturday's live show is set to kick off – with partner Katya Jones left 'disappointed'
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'Matt Hancock has been beaten up on Celebrity SAS and now at the Covid inquiry'
Keir Mudie says former Health Secretary Matt Hancock showed arrogance and ineptitude when confronted about his decisions during the coronavirus pandemic at the Covid inquiry
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Up to 6 inches of snow to dump as temperatures plunge to -12C freeze overnight
The UK is set to face temperatures dropping to -12C overnight with parts of the country seeing up to 15 centimetres of snow says the Met Office who have an amber warning in place
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Deal Or No Deal fans raise over £30k for guest who shared terminal diagnosis
Brad Wale appeared on the ITV game show on Thursday and bravely opened up about his devastating Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis. TV fans are helping him make money after he failed on the show.
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London Bridge narwhal tusk terror hero says Tories have broken vow to survivors
A hero who confronted a knife-wielding maniac with a narwhal tusk to protect the public says Tories have failed to live up to their promise of looking after victims of terrorism
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Harry and Meghan excluded from family wedding in fresh blow amid Royal feud
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been excluded from an invite list for what's set to be the "society wedding of the year" - but the rest of the royal family will be in attendance
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Newcastle home to Premier League's most foul-mouthed fans, survey finds
A survey of the social media of Premier League football fans found Newcastle United diehards swear more often than anyone else - though Manchester United fans are not far behind
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Gary Barlow's new wine range spotted for sale at Home Bargains
Though not the first celeb to get into the business, Gary Barlow's wine may be failing to shine after punters caught bottles of his bubbly being sold in a discount store
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Euro 2024 draw in full - Dates, venues and details for every fixture
With the full Euro 2024 draw now in the books, England know their fate ahead of next summer's tournament, which will start in Gelsenkirchen on June 16 for Gareth Southgate's men
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Sam Thompson's best friend Pete Wicks issues major plea to I'm A Celeb bosses
Pete Wicks is in Australia waiting for best pal Sam Thompson for when he exits I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! but could he be back Down Under next year?