All news for 2023-12-21

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Martin Lewis fan gets £7,100 back in overpaid council tax by following advice
The "cracking" story was shared in the recent Money Saving Expert (MSE) newsletter which highlighted some of the money successes sent to the MSE team over the last year
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Harry and Meghan share what first Christmas with Royal Family was really like
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, previously shared what their first Christmas together with the Royal Family was really like back in 2017
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Keane doubles down on Van Dijk row after 'arrogant' jibe at Liverpool captain
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk raised eyebrows after claiming Manchester United did not try to win last Sunday's Premier League game between the two clubs at Anfield
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M&S' 'elasticated waist' polka dot midi dress 'hides festive bloating'
Shoppers are snapping up this festive polka dot number for Christmas Day!
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'We chose a Christmas name for our baby - the register said it was a first'
The 'fun' mum let her little boys choose her baby son's festive name, and it 'raised a few eyebrows' with their family at first. Despite finding it 'weird' to begin with, it fits him perfectly
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Meghan Markle's unusual holiday gift guide from dog leashes to conscious socks
Meghan Markle's former lifestyle blog The Tig boasts an eclectic list of unusual Christmas gifts, as she shared the best presents to exchange with family and friends
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Premier League ‘Big Six’ know punishment if they join new European Super League
The Super League has been given a boost after a court ruling but the six Premier League sides previously involved know the punishments facing them if they try and join for a second time
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Wright lays challenge down to Arsenal ahead of crunch title clash with Liverpool
Liverpool and Arsenal go head-to-head in a titanic encounter at Anfield as the Premier League top two face off for a place at the top of the table at Christmas
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Mystery illness sweeps UK wiping people out after Christmas parties
Brits attending office Christmas parties have reported being totally wiped out by a nasty illness afterwards - and many have no idea which disease they're catching
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'I laughed at my husband and said 'I told you so' when we got paternity results'
A new mother has been left blindsided after her husband moved out and demanded a paternity test when their baby was born, and the reasons why will shock you
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Woman who travels to dangerous places came face to face with the Taliban
Jacqui Kunz, from New York in the US, is officially the 'Most Intrepid Traveller' in the world according to NomadMania and has been to some of the most dangerous places in the world
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BBC issues households with urgent warning as huge changes are coming
The BBC is urging households with an older satellite box to upgrade their kit as in three weeks time viewers will not be able to watch their favourite shows unless they have HD
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Harry Redknapp provides ‘miracle jockey’ pronounced dead with win as rtrainer
The ex-Premier League manager was the owner of Brian Toomey’s first success on the track since he was granted a licence 10 years after the horrific fall which nearly claimed his life
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Newcastle told "obvious" transfer choice between David De Gea and Aaron Ramsdale
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has refused to publicly state he will be in the market for a goalkeeper in January, but links with the former Man Utd star and Arsenal No.2 persist
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Arteta forced to change Arsenal transfer plans after learning Toney demands
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had hoped to bolster his squad with four new signings in January, but it is understood the club's finances mean that is simply not possible
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Jude Law and Cameron Diaz fell in love for real while filming The Holiday
Cameron Diaz and Jude Law's characters fell for each other in festive staple The Holiday, but the A-Listers went on to have a real life on-off fling in the years following its 2006 release
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Ex-PSG star Lavezzi in hospital as family dispute party 'stabbing' incident
Former Paris Saint-Germain and Argentina star Ezequiel Lavezzi has been hospitalised after picking up an injury at home with his family now disputing over how it occurred
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LadBaby drops out of Christmas Number One race as TikTokers battle for top spot
The Christmas Number One is something that most artists dream of but this year, TikTok content creators are going up against some of the biggest names in music
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Corrie's Lucy Fallon teases big Bethany news that promises 'lots of drama'
ITV Coronation Street's Lucy Fallon appeared on Thursday's Lorraine to talk about her character Bethany Platt returning to the cobbles this Christmas
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Nestle confirms axing of another popular chocolate bar and fans are devastated
In response to several calls to bring it back, Nestle doubled down that they were no longer making the chocolate bar and that they had no plans on bringing it back anytime soon
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Supermarket Christmas food discount timings - from Aldi to Tesco and M&S
If you've left your Christmas food shopping to the last minute, whether on purpose or by accident, you might be a genius. Here we take a look at the discount timings at Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons, Co-Op, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and Marks and Spencer
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Jennifer Lopez says she and Ben Affleck still 'have PTSD' from first romance
Hitmaker and actress Jennifer Lopez has revealed that she and her husband of more than one year, Ben Affleck, still ‘have PTSD’ from their first romance in the early noughties
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Gordon Ramsay reunites with wife, 49, and newborn baby after weeks apart
After the arrival of Jesse in November, Gordon Ramsay joked that he'll be the 'oldest dad' at the school gates but he'll also be the busiest and has just returned from a work trip
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Major warning to Baby Guinness drinkers as experts give a Christmas Day alert
People looking to knock back a Baby Guinness or two over the festive period have been issued a serious warning by experts, as there's a mistake people make that can 'wreak havoc'
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Nigella Lawson's red cabbage recipe is elevated with special festive ingredient
Say goodbye to boring, bland (and smelly) cabbage thanks to Nigella Lawson's zingy side dish that is guaranteed to go down well with the entire family. Plus, it's done in just two simple steps