All news for 2023-12-19

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Huge hospital A&E forced to close amid fears more could shut in doctors' strikes
One Accident and Emergency at a hospital has already been forced to shut due to doctors striking amid growing fears other services could follow suite due to the industrial action
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Deontay Wilder explains how close he came to retiring after Tyson Fury defeats
Wilder suffered back-to-back defeats by Fury as he lost his status as world champion - and he revealed he considered calling it quits
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Serial killer's widow guilty for part in British student's murder 33 years ago
Joanna Parrish was just 20 when she was raped and killed in Moneteau, France in May 1990 by Michel Fourniret - known as the Ogre of the Ardennes - who confessed to her murder three years before his death in prison in 2021
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More than 170 people set to be named in unsealed Jeffrey Epstein court papers
The identities of more than 170 people with ties to sex predator Jeffrey Epstein are set to be named in a trove of court documents ordered to be unsealed
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Avoid common poinsettia mistakes to ensure a festive flourish this Christmas
Poinsettias are a popular plant during the holiday season, but the festive flower can wilt if not cared for properly. Here are the most common planting mistakes Brits make at Christmas
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Deontay Wilder wants to "find the women" willing to give him 50 children
Wilder already has eight children - five girls and three boys - but admits he would have 50 if he could find willing partners
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Onana warned "be careful" by ex-Man Utd star after he's hit with ban threat
Andre Onana has endured a very tricky start to life at Man United and a former Red Devil has given him some advice ahead of a bold call he could be set to make ahead of AFCON
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EastEnders Mick Carter star Danny Dyer makes surprise return to BBC
Danny Dyer - who is best known for playing Mick Carter in EastEnders - returned to the BBC this evening to voiceover a special segment about football at the Sports Personality of the Year
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True story of Vanishing Act's Melissa Caddick from murder theory to red herring
The November 2020 disappearance of Melissa Caddick has long left detectives mystified, with the seemingly successful businesswoman leaving behind a shocking secret
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Volunteers donate gifts to children spending Christmas on mental health wards
Volunteering with Christmas for CAHMS, 42-year-old Yvette Caster and the team are working hard to make those spending Christmas in hospital special by donating gifts to patients
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Killers carried out revenge attack on ‘gentle giant’ murdered in his own home
Ryan White and Damian White stormed in Warren Burns' home, sending his partner and child fleeing in terror, before they savagely beat the dad and left him to die of his injuries three days later
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Mikel Arteta told what he has to ensure if Arsenal are going to win the title
Arsenal are aiming to go one better than last season and Mikel Arteta has been urged to ensure his side do not endure the late drop off they did last season, which cost them the title
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Strictly's Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola drop biggest hint yet they are dating
The couple won the 2023 season of Strictly Come Dancing - and fans of the BBC show have been as transfixed by their blossoming friendship as they were watching them on the dance floor
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BBC viewers complain minutes into SPOTY awards over huge change
BBC viewers were quick to complain minutes into the Sports Personality of the Year Awards tonight after spotting a huge change
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Helen Flanagan's Christmas heartbreak as she has to be apart from her children
Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan shares Matilda, seven, Delilah, five, and Charlie, two, with her ex-fiancé Scott Sinclair, who will be hosting their children this Christmas
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Weather maps show polar blast to hit UK with snow hours after Christmas
Weather maps show polar air sweeping into the UK bringing icy conditions with temperatures dropping to -4C in the north and a couple of inches of snow could fall hours after Christmas
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Ryan Reynolds football club buyout has unexpected impact on whole of Wrexham
Rightmove said there had been an average of 56 enquiries per property this year, compared to just eight three years ago with estate agents saying the star had generated “a feel-good factor”.
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Virgin Atlantic flight from UK forced to make emergency landing in St Lucia
A Virgin Atlantic flight, flight VS221, from Heathrow to St Lucia took off last weekend as usual before running into technical issues during its journey and being forced into making an emergency landing
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Ryan Reynolds impact on Wrexham laid bare as staggering landmark passed
Football fans are keen to live in Wrexham following the club's takeover, revealing just how popular the Welsh city has become since Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's involvement in the football club
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Danny Cipriani says Strictly's Jowita Przystal is 'so nice to be around'
Danny Cipriani has been partnered up with Strictly Come Dancing professional Jowita Przystal for the Christmas special following his split with estranged wife Victoria
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Arsene Wenger defends criticised FIFA changes that impact Premier League teams
FIFA will expand the Club World Cup to include 32 teams from 2025 and Arsene Wenger has defended the changes which he claims will ultimately benefit those involved
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Alex Scott's love life - bad dates with Corrie actor and wild Lioness romance
Former England football star Alex Scott has dated both men and women in the past. But which stars did she enjoy romances with?
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Mary Earps' trailblazing journey - telesales and England axe to brave Nike row
She holds the title of the world's best female goalkeeper, but it wasn't an easy path to fame for Mary Earps who had a huge setback three years ago and almost gave up football
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LIV Golf trio including Poulter to miss Masters due to controversial decision
A whole host of LIV Golf stars are set to miss out on a place at next year's Masters Tournament, with Augusta National bosses expected to host one of its smallest fields for some time
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Heart-stopping moment car flips and misses mum pushing baby in pram by inches
A mum managed to pull her two year old daughter to safety seconds before her pram was crushed underneath a car in a heart-stopping incident captured on CCTV