All news for 2023-12-17

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Craig Revel Horwood 'set to quit' as crying Strictly appearance explained
Craig Revel Horwood's unusually emotional appearance during Strictly Come Dancing's final left fans puzzled - and body language expert Judi James has explained it could be a sign that this year could be his last on the BBC show...
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Woman whisks dog to the groomer - but doesn't recognise him when he comes out
A woman in America decided to take her dog to the groomer for a 'little trim' - but she got a big shock when she went to collect her pup and was initially unable to recognise him
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Tom Kerridge's 'lush' stuffing balls have a hidden ingredient for festive zing
TV chef Tom Kerridge has shared his recipe for his meaty stuffing balls that have been given an extra special twist to accompany your Christmas dinner turkey perfectly
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Beer and hotdog at UK's top Christmas market cost more than flight to Germany
Brits have slammed the UK's biggest German Christmas market based in Birmingham after they calculated that it is cheaper to fly to Frankfurt to experience the real thing
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Kim Kardashian accused of copying Kanye West's wife Bianca after telling clue
Kim Kardashian has been accused of copying her ex-husband Kanye West's new wife Bianca Censori after stepping out holding her daughter Chicago West
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Gary Lineker breaks his silence after Ian Wright quits BBC Match of the Day
Match of the Day host Gary Lineker has penned a glowing tribute to Ian Wright after it was confirmed that the pundit will be leaving the show at the end of the current campaign
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1000-lb Sisters' Tammy Slaton shares relationship status after death of husband
1000-lb Sisters starlet Tammy Slaton has seemingly confirmed her relationship status five months after the death of her husband Caleb Willingham was announced in the summer
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No-fuss 55p kitchen staple removes condensation and mould without dehumidifier
The solution often used to address mould and condensation in the home is a dehumidifier, but that can set you back a couple of hundred pounds and that doesn't include the extra electricity bill you'll be racking up
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Retired postal worker lost use of arm in XL Bully attack that killed beloved dog
Agnes Donaldson needed a metal plate put into her arm after the terrifying attack by the XL Bully - she also lost her beloved pet Milly and wants the coming breed ban extended to Scotland
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Ellie breaks silence on Strictly win with tribute to rumoured boyfriend Vito
Coronation Street star Ellie Leach became the youngest ever winner of Strictly Come Dancing at 22 years old as she lifted the Glitterball on Saturday evening
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Mum's horror injuries after being set upon by teens as she returned from nursery
Rachel Gee was on her way to the post office and was walking through an alleyway in Offerton, Manchester when she was violently attacked by two hooded teenagers on bikes
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Gregory Porter on why he always wears a hat as fans praise 'moving' performance
Gregory Porter was praised by viewers for his 'moving' performance on BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, which came after the recent release of his festive album, Christmas Wish
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Bleary-eyed Strictly stars pictured escaping boozy BBC afterparty at 4am
Strictly Come Dancing stars celebrated the end of the 2023 series last night with a boozy after party until 4am - and everyone, including the judges, looked a bit worse for wear
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Mikel Arteta recalls "painful" Brighton defeat amid Arsenal 'revenge' theory
The Arsenal boss has shed light on how difficult the last clash with Brighton was to swallow ahead of another showdown with the Segulls at the Emirates on Sunday
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Michael 'Venom' Page signs with UFC as British star set for major debut
Former Bellator MMA star Page has long been linked with a UFC move and he will make his debut for the promotion in March against Kevin Holland
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World's first microwave bag lets hungry commuters heat up food on the go
The world's first "microwave bag" allows the user to heat up food to 80C in as little as five minutes, but doesn't use the waves found in the kitchen appliance, utilising heat-producing fibres instead
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'Shark's fin' menu signed by Chairman Mao sells for quarter of a million pounds
According to an auction house which specialises in historical artefacts, the menu was for a banquet held in Beijing on 19 October 1956 and marked the first state visit to China by Pakistan's Prime Minister
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Woman fuming after Amazon courier's decision to put parcel in bin goes wrong
Missing a delivery is annoying, but it's not normally a big deal. However, for one woman, an unexpected parcel that arrived while she was away ended up turning into a big disaster
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Ferguson couldn't hide real reaction to "knocking Liverpool off their perch"
Sir Alex Ferguson built an historic dynasty as Manchester United, winning 13 Premier League titles to ensure he retired with the Red Devils as England's most successful team
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'We live on street made famous by Love Actually - tourists can be so annoying'
Residents living on a street that was used to film part of Love Actually have claimed that the steady stream of tourists can be 'frustrating' - as some even walk into their homes
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Alex Batty mystery deepens as French neighbours insist his grandad is not dead
David Batty, the grandfather of missing British teenager Alex Batty, is said to be alive and well in France, his neighbours have claimed - it comes after authorities said he was dead
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Toxic chemicals in popular British furniture could be lowering our IQs
Experts have warned that exposure to these chemicals could slowly be making us less intelligent, as well as having a whole host of other worrying impacts on our health
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Susanna Reid finds self-portrayed 'victim' Michelle Mone's attitude 'remarkable'
Susanna Reid appeared on BBC's Laura Kuenssberg after Michelle Mone finally admitted she stands to benefit from £200million of PPE contracts at the heart of a fraud probe
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Newcastle making plans for Ashworth exit as Man Utd hope to land transfer guru
Manchester United are courting Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth - and their hopes of landing the former FA chief have seemingly now been significantly boosted
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'Scrooge' mum won't buy Xmas gifts for kids as she says it's not 'realistic'
A mum has said she never buys Christmas presents for her children because she wants them to grow up in the 'real world' - but her family have branded her a 'Scrooge'