All news for 2023-12-13

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Beauty box with popular YSL & Lancome scents shoppers say is ‘essentially free’
Shoppers can bag nine beauty and fragrance products - as well as a £55 voucher - which makes for a show-stopping Christmas gift or money-saving stocking filler set
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LIV Golf champion disagrees with Jon Rahm over format demand
Jon Rahm publicly criticised LIV Golf’s 54-hole, shotgun start format prior to his Saudi switch, but his hopes of having this changed in the future have been dealt a huge blow
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Family's anguish as mum, 50, dies after waiting 128 minutes for ambulance
Samantha Deakin had waited 128 minutes for an ambulance to arrive at her Tunstall home. She had a cardiac arrest in the back of the ambulance and died in hospital minutes later
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Mums look to Noughties heartthrobs for baby name inspiration this year
The most popular baby names of 2023 have been announced, and there are some surprises - including an increase of mums looking to their teen crushes for inspiration
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Met Office's verdict on '800-mile-long polar storm' forecast for Christmas Eve
The Met Office have spoken after weather maps hinted that an Arctic band of snow 10 times longer than Hadrian's Wall could be set to blanket the UK hours before Christmas Day
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I'm A Celeb champ Sam Thompson reunites with girlfriend Zara in emotional scenes
Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson won this year's series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! but girlfriend Zara McDermott couldn't make it to Australia
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Inspiration behind Slade's Merry Xmas Everybody and how much 'feuding' band make
Merry Xmas Everybody was released in 1973, but it actually started life as something much less festive - a "hippy-trippy" track about a rocking chair - and was rewritten in a few hours
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'I took my mum to Dignitas to end her suffering - then I was hounded by police'
Mandy Appleyard said taking her mother Janet to Zurich so she could carry out an assisted suicide was "a day of fathomless sadness" but she did not know it would result in a police investigation
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Mastercard and Visa face new rules on shopping fees and it will save Brits money
After Brexit, cross-border fees increased from 0.2% to 1.15% for debit cards and 0.3% to 1.5% for credit card transactions because EU limits no longer applied
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Zara forced to close shop as protesters gather over 'ads that look like Gaza'
The behemoth fashion chain has faced severe backlash for featuring mannequins with missing limbs surrounded by rubble in their newest campaign which has been compared to images emerging from Gaza
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'I'm a teacher and there's three Christmas gifts we hate - one is mortifying'
A primary school teacher has been branded 'ungrateful' after being candid about what teachers do not want to receive as as a token of appreciation this Christmas
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Three things you can do to ease '100-day cough' symptoms as cases soar
Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial infection that can be serious for babies and young children, but there are steps you can take to ease the symptoms
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Is Lego Fortnite permanent – here's how long the new mode will be in the game
Lego Fortnite made its debut in game alongside the Rocket Racing and Fortnite Festival modes at the start of this season
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Dad and daughter left open-mouthed over hidden message on McDonald's receipt
Emily Timmins and her dad Vinny couldn't stop laughing after spotting a cheeky note written on the top of their McDonalds' receipt - and, as a result. Vinny now gets recognised on the street
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Quick and easy 29p tip from experts to keep English ivy out of your garden
A 29p tip can help you keep the hard-to-remove plant from thriving and even tackle the weeds in your garden
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Eddie Jones returns to international role that landed him England job
Former England and Australia boss Eddie Jones is returning to Japan for a second stint in charge of the Brave Blossoms, after leaving his post with Australia following a dismal World Cup showing
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Pension warning as millions risk being £2,643 short of basic retirement income
Alice Guy, head of pensions and savings at Interactive Investor, has warned pensioners currently need £14,144 each year before tax - but the state pension will rise to £11,501 next April
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Travel experts' tips for your first cruise including choosing the right ship
Top tips for planning your first cruise holiday according to travel insiders including how to choose the right ship, itinerary and what to pack in your suitcase
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New England Patriots have already made decision to 'move on' from Bill Belichick
The New England Patriots are set to make a huge decision on the direction of their franchise after their worst season in two decades with frustrations and fingers being pointed at the head coach
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Keir Starmer mocks Tory MPs 'pretending to be mafia' over Rwanda Bill chaos
Labour leader Keir Starmer asked Tory MPs in the Commons to identify themselves after anonymous quotes appeared in newspapers describing Rishi Sunak as a 'bad politician' and demanding 'he's got to go'
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Christmas film TV guide 2023 - all the best movies to watch up until Boxing Day
As Christmas Day draws near apart from buying presents and decorating the tree the next important decision to make is what you're going to watch - so he's a few suggestions
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Strictly star calls final a 'two person race' with one couple on 'lower level'
This weekend, Bobby Brazier, Ellie Leach and Layton Williams will battle for the Glitterball Trophy - but Brendan Cole thinks one couple in particular doesn't stand a chance of winning
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Holly Willoughby 'returns' to This Morning as ITV viewers 'do a double take'
Mollie King joined Andi Peters on the This Morning sofa today as ITV viewers thought Holly Willoughby had made a sensational return, calling Mollie 'Holly 2.0'
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Health and care workers are Britain's greatest unsung heroes, survey finds
Other professions where workers go under the radar, without their due praise, include teaching, farming, and volunteering, according to the research
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‘I died for 24 minutes before medics brought me back - this is what I saw’
Lauren Canaday went into cardiac arrest in February 2023. Her heart stopped beating for 24 minutes before she was brought back to life. She's now shared exactly what she saw and felt during that time.