All news for 2023-12-08

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Headteacher's sister says Ofsted has yet to apologise for 'causing' her death
Headteacher Ruth Perry was found dead after Caversham Primary School in Reading was downgraded to 'inadequate' by Ofsted - and her sister Julia Walters says Ofsted's response to the tragedy is 'not enough'
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I'm A Celebrity viewers share concern over 'missing' campmate
I'm A Celebrity fans were left worried that Josie Gibson had already been sent home after she appeared to be 'missing' during the latest episode of the ITV show
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Woman racks up £50,000 restaurant bill after social media mistake
A woman was left astounded when she racked up a bill for £50,000 unknowingly while out for a meal with a friend - and it was all because of an easy mistake she'd made on social media
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Fortnite Festival release time – here's when you can jump into the new mode
Fortnite Festival is the upcoming, Harmonix-developed music mode coming to the game this weekend, along with its own dedicated Battle Pass.
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Suffolk Strangler Steve Wright's twisted act for police after murdering victims
Steve Wright, known as the Suffolk Strangler, has been re-arrested in connection with the unsolved murder of a teenage girl in 1999, while he serves a whole-life order for killing five women in 2006
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Ex-flight attendant shares 'weird' trick to keep kids occupied in the air
Keeping your little ones entertained on a long-haul flight can feel impossible. But, people are raving about one former flight attendant's tip to keep your tots occupied throughout the entire journey
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Keir Starmer confronted on train to Glasgow by pro-Palestine protester
Keir Starmer was confronted by the pro-Palestine protester who demanded that the Labour leader call for a ceasefire while he was on a train to a charity event in Glasgow
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Brits can bag flights under £100 to Christmas market hotspots this December
Milan, Dublin, Nice, Seville, Porto, Salzburg, Barcelona and Marseilles are all places which can be visited this Christmas period for less than £100, according to Omio
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Images show dozens of Palestinians captured by IDF, blindfolded and stripped
Dozens of Palestinian men were reportedly rounded up during a raid at a United Nations school nearby where people had been taking shelter during the war - images show them gagged naked in the street
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Tottenham suffer Son injury scare as footage of concerning reaction emerges
The Spurs captain was substituted late in the second half and raised real concern when he was pictured writhing around in agony on the bench, supported by a number of Ange Postecoglou’s backroom staff
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Wolff and Horner both say the same thing about Ferrari's Leclerc plan
Charles Leclerc is set to be handed a mega contract extension by Ferrari as the Scuderia look to close the gap on all-conquering Red Bull next year after finishing third in the championship
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'Loving' woman, 20, killed after police chase leaving family heartbroken
Xena Georgiou, 20, died in a car crash in Sale, Greater Manchester, following a police chase and her family have paid tribute to her saying she was a "beautiful, loving and caring girl"
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Hugh Grant and wife donate £20,000 to UK's kindest plumber's heating charity
Love Actually actor Hugh Grant and his wife Anna Elisabet Eberstein gave a Lancashire plumber a 'wonderful Christmas gift' as they donated £20,000 to his plumbing and heating charity
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Blind psychic Baba Vanga's solar storm prophecy may have already come true
Baba Vanga has been described as the Nostradamus of the Balkans after predicting the death of Princess Diana and 9/11 - now a prediction for a solar storm in 2023 may have just come true as well
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Full list of shops shutting on Boxing Day 2023 including Aldi and Poundland
More businesses are deciding to give their staff more time off over the festive season so here is the Mirror's full roundup of retailers and supermarkets who have decided to close their stores on Boxing Day 2023
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Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034 could be played in summer in 50 degree temperatures
Saudi Arabia’s sports minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal says the country are considering hosting the 2034 World Cup in summer despite the lessons from Qatar
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RSPCA receiving neglect calls every 5 minutes as fears rise ahead of Christmas
The RSPCA has issued an alarming warning over the welfare of animals ahead of Christmas as they report their staff are receiving neglect calls every five minutes
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Over 240 flood warnings and alerts issued across UK as Brits told to 'act now'
Brits are being urged to 'act now' amidst almost 250 flood warnings and alerts across Britain with experts expecting flooding could continue into the weekend in places
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Man Utd braced for transfer battle as they 'make contact' over French wonderkid
With the January transfer window just around the corner, Manchester United's targeting of young talents could be threatened if Manchester City force them into a tug-of-war
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Tommy Fury parties with celebrity friends amid Molly-Mae Hague split fears
After partying with Chris Brown in Abu Dhabi at the end of November, Tommy Fury has shared snaps from his talent agency's Christmas party in which he was seen with Laura Vaughan
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Three tips to boost chances of winning biggest ever £201m EuroMillions tonight
A biggest ever jackpot of £201million is on offer in tonight's EuroMillions draw which could make you one of the richest people in the country and here are three tips to boost your chances of lottery success
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TV licence explained - including the rules about who can get one for free
The cost of a TV licence will rise to £169.50 next April, in another cost of living blow for Brits - however, not everyone needs to pay for a TV licence
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'I take my tree down on Xmas Day when kids are asleep - people think I'm cruel'
A mum has explained why she always tears down her Christmas decorations on the evening of December 25, despite people slamming her for being a 'bad mum' and comparing her to the Grinch
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UK Christmas markets and lights being cancelled due to budget cuts
Sheffield, Lincoln, Glasgow, Manchester and Bournemouth have all cancelled public Christmas events this year as the impact of inflation and low funding levels from central government makes its mark
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Millions of mobile phone users could get payouts worth up to £1,823
The class action claims EE, O2, Three and Vodafone overcharged existing customers on up to 28.2 million contracts - if successful, it could mean people are owed up to £1,823