All news for 2023-12-17

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'Morning people' might be genetically related to Neanderthals, study suggests
Modern humans who find it easy to wake up early are more likely to carry Neanderthal genetic variants according to new scientific research
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William and Kate could break royal tradition and send George to mum's old school
Princess Kate and Prince William appear to have made a decision regarding Prince George's future education, and may be ready to snub Eton in a breach of royal protocol
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Pretty seaside town where people live longer than anywhere else in the UK
Research by Oldest in Britain shows that where you live can have an impact on how long you live and pinpoints exactly where residents can expect to live the longest
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Ian Wright quits Match of the Day after 27 years - full statement explaining why
Former Arsenal striker and Match of the Day favourite Ian Wright will not feature on the show beyond the end of the 2023/24 campaign, he has confirmed in a statement
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Kanye West's wife 'feels lost' as they experience 'struggle for dominance'
Bianca Censori, Kanye West's wife of one year, is said to 'feel lost' as the couple experience a 'struggle for dominance' in their marriage, it has bee claimed by a psychic
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Pep Guardiola left with head in hands as Man City stars ignored Palace warning
Manchester City were held to a draw by Crystal Palace in another blow to their hopes of retaining the Premier League title, with Arsenal and Liverpool handed the chance to pull away
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Taylor Swift 'finally taking a real break' as she 'considers virtual tour'
Taylor Swift is 'finally taking a real break' after her 34th birthday, despite the singer's new year going off 'with a bang' which comes as she 'considers a virtual tour'
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Kate Garraway says fear of Derek dying 'never left her' and 'prays for miracle'
Kate Garraway is by husband Derek Draper's side as he was rushed into hospital again following a heart attack just two weeks before Christmas
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Jurgen Klopp compared to Sir Alex Ferguson for 'incredible' Liverpool rebuild
The Liverpool legend has been likened to Manchester United icon Sir Alex Ferguson because of the way he has managed to rebuild a Reds side into title challengers
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Gary Glitter pays off mortgage on £2million penthouse while still behind bars
Documents have shown the debt on Gary Glitter's £2million mansion in central London has now been cleared, 26 years after he was arrested for heinous sex abuse crimes
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Martin and Shirlie Kemp's love story - first call, time apart and health worries
Martin and Shirlie Kemp had crushes on each other before they even met - then legendary singer and mutual pal George Michael introduced the pair, and the rest is history
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Lionel Messi snubbed Thierry Henry in dream XI but named former Liverpool duo
Lionel Messi has played alongside legends of the game and so the Barcelona icon is spoiled for choice when it comes to selecting a dream team of players he has featured with
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Phil Parkinson feelings on Billy Sharp may block potential Wrexham transfer
Wrexham's manager Phil Parkinson was involved in a heated clash with Sharp following last season's FA Cup clash against Sheffield United, something that could see a transfer fail to be agreed
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Top 20 Christmas gifts Brits would love to receive - from abroad
Swiss chocolate, and Egyptian cotton bedding, top the list - as more than four in 10 say that international gifts just feel that little bit more fancy, the research found
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EastEnders spoilers next week - Lola 'return' and character feared dead in twist
EastEnders is lining up explosive scenes next week, where the late Lola Pearce, played by Danielle Harold, makes an emotional 'return' and one character is feared dead after a shock arrest
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Dad left open-mouthed at Aldi's sad breakfast butty - and photo says it all
One man's mission for the perfect breakfast-on-the-go turned into a complete failure, as he says the budget supermarket's triple-pack sarnie was 'pitiful' and 'disappointing'
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Truth behind Ellie and Vito's secret longing looks and kisses after Strictly win
Body language expert Judi James takes a look at Strictly Come Dancing winners Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola's sizzling chemistry that won them a strong fan base
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Man Utd flop broke Jurgen Klopp’s ‘golden rule’ before Liverpool humiliation
Manchester United return to the scene of one of their most embarrassing defeats in history as Erik ten Hag's side look for welcome relief against arch-rivals Liverpool at Anfield
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Michelle Mone admits to Laura Kuenssberg she stands to benefit from PPE contract
Baroness Michelle Mone told the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that she stands to benefit from £200million of contracts awarded to PPE Medpro, and said she regrets denying links to it
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Prince Louis steals the show at Christmas carol service in adorable moment
The adorable moment Prince Louis, 5, blew out his candle at Kate Middleton's Together at Christmas event was captured on camera as he stole the show at the Westminster Abbey service
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XL Bully events that make giant dogs pull weights slammed as 'toxic masculinity'
The bizarre competitions, which see massive XL bullies and other bully-type dogs drag massive weights along a track, have been slammed by PETA after a Thai event recently went viral
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Liverpool vs Man Utd predictions as unanimous verdict reached after 7-0 rout
LIVERPOOL vs MANCHESTER UNITED: The Reds host their historical rivals at Anfield, with our predictions suggesting that another one-sided contest could be in store
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Klopp hijacked three Liverpool transfers from Man Utd but snubbed a fourth
Liverpool and Manchester United go head to head at Anfield on Sunday after previously facing off in the transfer market on a number of occasions over the past few seasons with Jurgen Klopp running out victorious more often than not
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People are using artificial intelligence to create avatars of dead loved ones
Companies like HereAfter AI and StoryFile are offering people the chance to record voice recordings and videos before they die so their family can still interact with them when they are gone
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Big Brother's Paul 'disappointed' as he slams bosses cutting key scene from show
Big Brother star Paul Blackburn has shared his disappointment after discovering an emotional moment in the Diary Room was cut from the final edit