All news for 2023-12-18

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Bradley Walsh ignored Royal Variety hosting advice as fans divided over host
The Chase host Bradley Walsh ignored instructions ahead of presenting the Royal Variety Performance on Sunday night as viewers were left divided over his awkward royal jokes
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People are only just learning what Tony's chocolate is actually called
Chocolate fans are in dissaray after one woman revealed we'd all been getting the name of Tony's chocolate totally wrong. Some have said they are still convinced of their pronounciation
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8 bombshells from Gwyneth Paltrow Ski Crash Documentary after explosive lawsuit
Gwyneth Paltrow won a lawsuit brought against her earlier this year after the actress was accused of injuring Terry Sanderson in an alleged ski crash in Utah in 2016
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Shane MacGowan was 'bored' of Fairytale of New York hit, says his wife
The Pogues' Christmas smash hit Fairytale of New York is in contention for this year’s Christmas number one as fans pay homage to rocker Shane MacGowan following his passing
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Nicola Peltz's wedding to Brooklyn Beckham was 'carnage' new documentary claims
Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham tied the knot in April last year, but their wedding has recently been shrouded in controversy thanks to a new scathing documentary
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Eddie Howe cancels Christmas for Newcastle ahead of packed festive schedule
Newcastle are aiming to win this season's Carabao Cup after losing 2-0 to Manchester United in the final at Wembley 10 months ago - but Eddie Howe's injury list is mounting
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Charity that saves paralysed dogs facing closure due to cost of living crisis
Flori's Friends Rescue based near Canterbury in Kent is pleading with the public to help them with a £1 a month donation. They fear they have just six months running costs left before they have to close
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'Panicking' woman could be deported because her husband's salary is £4,700 short
Steve and Andrea Brown, who have been together for over a decade and live in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, told of their heartbreak and devastation at the cruel new visa requirements
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'Don't force your kid to sit on Santa's lap - we used our trip to teach consent'
Mum Katie Love used her daughter's visit to Santa as a 'teachable moment' about boundaries and consent - after noticing how the youngster was nervous about sitting on the big guy's lap
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'My £16 heated hoodie is so warm that I'm cosy without the heating on'
Reporter Emma Gill has hailed her heated jumper as a way to keep warm without cranking up her heating. It's a 'game-changer' for the colder months - especially for anyone looking to save money
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Evans makes Liverpool statement as Man Utd battle to hard-earned Anfield point
Manchester United defender Jonny Evans was one of the standout performers from a Red Devils perspective at Anfield as Erik ten Hag's men earned a hard-fought point
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Kate put Prince William 'at ease' after 'nerves' at Royal Variety Performance
Kate Middleton made sure Prince William's 'nerves' didn't take over when they attended the Royal Variety Performance, according to a body language expert
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Mum defends decision to dye her six-year-old daughter's hair after backlash
A mum, who is 'not bothered' what other parents think, has sparked an online debate and told to 'simply say no' to her six-year-old daughter who keeps asking if she can dye her hair
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LIV Golfers continue DP World Tour dominance after taking advantage of loophole
Louis Oosthuizen, winner of the 2010 Open Championship, won the Mauritius Open over the weekend to continue the dominance of LIV Golf players on the DP World Tour
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Sleep expert is urging everyone to snooze naked - even during winter
Despite the freezing temperatures outside, one expert insists the only thing we should be wearing before we doze off is... well, nothing - as it has several physical and mental health benefits
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Max Verstappen weakness identified by Red Bull guru as F1 champion set challenge
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen dominated the 2023 F1 season, winning a third straight Championship title and finishing a mammoth 290 points clear of Sergio Perez
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Jarrod Bowen spells out key to West Ham success before Liverpool cup clash
The England winger pinpoints what makes David Moyes' team so devastating on the counterattack ahead of trip to Anfield on Wednesday night
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Everything we know about mystery of Alex Batty - and why he fled French commune
From the rural guesthouse in France where Alex had been living to mother Melanie's move to Finland and conspiracy theory beliefs, here's everything we know about the British teen's remarkable story
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Cheating Brits flock to UK city that's 'hot bed of affairs' over Christmas
Salford in Greater Manchester is known as the home of BBC North and the Lowry, and now as the place to have an extra-marital affair, according to illicit dating website Ashley Madison
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Josh Cavallo shares vile "you will die" threat as openly gay star hits out
Josh Cavallo has been forced to deal with sickening death threats ever since he came out as gay two years ago, with the Adelaide United star now hitting out at his abusers
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Restaurant owner faces backlash after 'shaming' woman for anniversary request
An acclaimed chef says an online 'hate campaign' has been started against him, after he posted an email exchange of a potential customer wanting a free treat for her and her partner
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Kate eased William's nerves at Royal Variety Performance amid race row - expert
The Prince and Princess of Wales were the guests of honour at this year's Royal Variety Performance, which was filmed on the day the royal race row was reignited
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Real Madrid eye January transfer fix after huge injury blow for Carlo Ancelotti
Real Madrid moved to the summit of La Liga with a win against Villarreal on Sunday but suffered a setback which could force them to dip into the transfer market in January
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Havertz issues perfect reply to "terrible" claim amid drastic Arsenal turnaround
Arsenal's expensive summer signing is slowly but surely silencing the critics as Kai Havertz' remarkable turnaround at the Emirates continues after his latest strike
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CCTV shows moment local uses wheelie bin as 'getaway vehicle' to steal plants
Brenda Weldon, from Lancashire, was left stunned after her CCTV captured the moment a brazen thief strolled into her garden and stole her shrubs before using a wheelie bin to sneak away from the scene