All news for 2023-12-08

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'DINK' couples declare 'double income no kids' as Musk slams growing new trend
Faced with an excrutiating cost of living, some couples are opting to go childless and are taking to social media to brag about everything they can do with the disposable income
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Desperate race to save three-week-old baby who could be dead by Christmas
George Wathey is one of the UK's youngest patients waiting for a heart transplant at just three weeks old - mum Emma is desperate to find him a donor before it's too late
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Susie Wolff fumes at the FIA after 'unsuccessful attack' on husband Toto
The FIA this week looked into unfounded allegations that Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff had an unfair advantage over his rivals due to Susie Wolff's position
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'These Tory turkeys are about to vote for a Christmas bloodbath'
They say turkeys don't vote for Christmas but the Tories are actually stuffing themselves at this point, says Fleet Street Fox. Rishi Sunak is starting to smell as sulphurous as an overcooked sprout
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Waitrose shoppers being given free John Lewis Christmas toy in act of kindness
Waitrose customers are being handed free “Snapper” toys by shop workers, in an act of kindness - with shoppers responding to the surprise treat on social media
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Serial snorers might be eligible for up to £156 a week due to medical condition
People may think loud snoring is just plain annoying, but it is a common symptom of a health issue that needs proper treating. If this is also affecting your ability to perform basic daily tasks, you may be eligible for financial supporty
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Sega confirms five new retro revivals at The Game Awards including Crazy Taxi
Crazy Taxi, Shinobi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio, and Streets of Rage are all set to receive brand new entries in the coming years
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Netflix confirms second series of Squid Game Challenge and here's how to apply
Netflix's gameshow spin-off of the Korean thriller Squid Game has become so popular with viewers that a second series has been confirmed by the streaming service-and here's how to take part
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Woman leaves people baffled with strange condiment tattoo scribed in Arabic
A woman decided to get a tattoo while travelling in Morocco to remember her trip - but people are shocked that she decided on an obscure word to get permanently inked onto her
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Woman who almost died in Brazilian butt lift has spent £170k to look like Barbie
Bibi Bugatti, 27, nearly died during a Brazilian butt lift operation - but has not been put off her target of looking like Barbie, having now spent £170,000 on cosmetic procedures
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Evri gives cut-off deadlines for Christmas parcels
There are several dates to be aware of if you're planning to send a parcel before Christmas
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Steph McGovern's emotional speech on final Steph's Packed Lunch show
Broadcaster Steph McGovern kicked off her last ever episode of Steph's Packed Lunch with an emotional speech as she bid farewell to the Channel 4 show after its axe was announced
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Ben Shephard makes heartfelt gesture to Deal or No Deal star on GMB
After walking away with just £5 from Deal Or No Deal, an online fundraiser has been established for contestant Brad Wale, who has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease
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Rice labelled 'Arsenal's Roy Keane' as Carragher calls £105m fee a "bargain"
Declan Rice joined Arsenal for a club record fee in the summer transfer window and Jamie Carragher believes that deal is already paying off for the Premier League title challengers
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Bed bug scammers arrested after 'providing fake pest control to elderly victims'
Police in France have arrested two men who allegedly preyed on vulnerable people amid the ongoing health panic, providing fake pest control service to get rid of bed bugs where it was not needed
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Klopp explains what will happen with Matip's Liverpool contract after injury
Joel Matip is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after sustaining a dreaded anterior cruciate ligament injury and Jurgen Klopp is hoping Liverpool will support him
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Town 'hit by tsunami of human waste' killing fish and making residents homeless
The quant Sussex village of Barnham, near Chichester, has been flooded with human waste and now stinks of poo after a sewer collapsed amid damage from Storm Ciaran at the end of October
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Hidden washing machine button prevents musty smells clinging to your clothes
A mum's genius cleaning hack is cheap and simple and helps keep your washing machine perfectly clean so your clothes don't smell musky. 'It has taught me more than school,' one individual said
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Rochelle Humes lets slip Marvin's I'm A Celeb 'rule break' after cryptic message
I'm A Celebrity 2023's Marvin Humes has been accused of making secret communication gestures with his loved ones watching at home, despite this being against jungle camp rules
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Chris Billam-Smith must beat Mateusz Masternak to set up huge unification fights
Billam-Smith might box only twice a year these days but has been a fighter every day of his life and never out of the gym, with his title defence vs Mateusz Masternak offering him a huge opportunity
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Decadent chocolate cake recipe is 'wonderfully moist' and easy to make
Want to impress your friends and family this Christmas, without spending hours in the kitchen? Check out this delicious chocolate sponge recipe that only takes around 30 minutes to make
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Coca-Cola Christmas truck dates cancelled for public safety amid weather warning
The Christmas events planned for Belfast this weekend have been cancelled "due to weather conditions and the prioritisation of public safety", organisers have today announced
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'I designed my own Christmas card - it's still the best way to spread cheer'
Despite the cost of living crisis - including crazy postage fees - Hallmark cards say helping the public to send Christmas cheer in the traditional way is still a big business for them
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Mum collapses in front of kids as 'skinny jab' left her minutes from death
Michelle Sword, 45, says she is embarrassed and has had to apologise to her teenage children after she was left 'slumped over, wide-eyed and unresponsive' from injecting a 'skinny jab' she bought online
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Shane MacGowan's widow Victoria is pictured at funeral procession
The funeral procession of Shane MacGowan has taken place in Dublin Ireland, one week after the death of The Pogues singer was announced aged 65 after months of ill health