All news for 2023-12-19

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Iceland volcano thrill-seekers defy warnings to get close to erupting lava
Icelandic volcano Sundhjuka has sent molten lava and smoke skyward as thrill seekers were seen trying to drive near to the eruption and witness the spectacle at first hand
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'Phone sex' prison officer 'feared she'd be killed if she didn't take calls'
Former prison officer Ruth Shmylo says she was afraid for her safety as she stood trial at Cardiff crown court accused of misconduct after allegedly striking up a relationship with ex-inmate Harri Pullen
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Eurostar releases tickets from £49 for Brits heading to Euro 2024 matches
Eurostar has just released tickets from the UK to Germany for Euro 2024 with fares from £49 each way available for fans planning to head to the England games
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Zara McDermott hospitalised days before Christmas as she shares update from bed
Love Island and Strictly Come Dancing star Zara McDermott shared a positive update on Instagram from her hospital bed
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Denise Welch opens up about future on Loose Women "I don't need the stress"
Long-serving Loose Women star and former Coronation Street actress Denise Welch has appeared on the ITV daytime series for the last 21 years, but says there is one thing that would make her leave in an instant as she weighs up her future on the show
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'My husband ruined fancy Christmas party by bringing Bud Light - I'm humiliated'
A woman has revealed how her husband caused offense to a Christmas party hostess with his unfavourable choice of beverage, leading to an almighty row and potential falling out between friends
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Mum left livid over her son's birthday party exclusion following toilet mishap
A five-year-old boy found himself in an awkward situation at his local synagogue with one mum being branded 'ridiculous' for seemingly holding a grudge against the child
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Danielle Harold's sizzling love life from Bobby Brazier connection to Pete Wicks
Danielle Harold swapped Walford for Australia when she took part in this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and after leaving in 5th place, was seen getting 'incredibly close' with Pete Wicks
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Man loses 'full day's wage' after pothole bursts tyre
James, from Selkirk in the Scottish Borders, was driving through Edinbugh for work on Wednesday morning, December 13, when he was forced to pull his car over after hearing a loud 'bang'.
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Police car smashes into LGBT bar before officers arrest owner in bizarre episode
The co-owner, who lives above Bar:PM in in St Louis, Missouri, was getting ready for bed when the whole building shook. When he came down he says he was slapped in cuffs and his co-owner arrested
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TOWIE star Amy Childs' baby son rushed to hospital as he battles to breathe
The Only Way Is Essex's Amy Childs has shared her worry after her baby son Billy was been rushed to hospital after 'struggling to breath' throughout the night
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Max Verstappen aims dig at Lewis Hamilton with admission on Brad Pitt F1 movie
Brad Pitt will star alongside English actor Damson Idris in 'Apex', a fictional Formula 1 film which is being co-produced by Lewis Hamilton and exciting plenty of drivers on the grid
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Alex Batty case French cops on mystery surrounding missing teen's 'dead grandad'
When French police interviewed 17-year-old Alex Batty he said his mum Melanie had gone to Finland and his grandad David was dead - now cops say they have their doubts
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Cheryl's family heartache as grandparents grave 'deliberately knocked down'
Cheryl Tweedy's relatives have been left completely devastated after the gravestone of her grandparents was purposely knocked over by local authorities
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DWP can take Universal Credit claimants to court if they do not follow 16 rules
One thing you need to do when claiming Universal Credit or any other DWP benefit is to keep the DWP informed of your personal circumstances - this is because some changes could change your entitlement.
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What Taylor Swift really said in emotional reaction to Travis Kelce being pushed
Taylor Swift had an emotional outburst as she watched her new boyfriend Travis Kelce being pushed during his latest NFL appearance as the Kansas City Chiefs took on the New England Patriots
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Iceland volcano erupts causing travel chaos but there's hope for Christmas
Fagradalsfjall volcano near the evacuated town of Grindavik in the Southern Peninsula region of Iceland exploded last night, causing delays at Keflavik Airport in Iceland, a major North Atlantic aviation hub
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Woman fatally electrocuted by Christmas lights at public square display
The freak accident saw Carmela Tutong lose her balance on a steel railing and tumble into the landscape illuminated with lights in Dapitan City, The Philippines
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Teary Ruth Langsford says 'my heart's been ripped out' in family update
Loose Women star Ruth Langsford broke down in tears while giving an update on her beloved family
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Dame Esther's heartbreaking reason for wanting to join assisted dying clinic
Dame Esther Rantzen is currently undergoing treatment for stage four lung cancer and is considering ending her life at the clinic based in Switzerland
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Kate's incredible four-word reaction to Hannah Waddingham at Royal Variety
During the Royal Variety Performance, actress Hannah Waddingham gave a sensational performance singing the Christmas carol O Holy Night - and the Princess of Wales made her reaction to the rendition very clear
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Pregnant Suki Waterhouse 'engaged' to Robert Pattison as she flaunts huge ring
Suki Waterhouse recently teased her pregnancy but has now hinted that she and actor Robert Pattinson could be set to tie the knot after wearing a large diamond
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Baldur's Gate 3 won't be coming to Xbox Game Pass anytime soon
Larian Studios believes that it's made a game worth paying for in the traditional sense
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Big Bang Theory star gives major health update after surgery for lung cancer
Big Bang Theory actress Kate Micucci shocked fans when she announced she had been diagnosed with lung cancer despite never having smoked a cigarette in her life
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Mum refuses to buy one-year-old Christmas gifts and jets off on holiday instead
A mum has revealed that she doesn't see the point in buying her daughter presents for Christmas for the sake of it - and has booked a holiday with the money instead