All news for 2023-12-21

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Max Verstappen snubs Lewis Hamilton as F1 star names 'most impressive' rival
Max Verstappen and Red Bull have no shortage of rivals hoping to knock them off their perch with the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc all lying in wait
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Brit couple's honeymoon horror being told to 'stay down' during gunman's rampage
Tom Leese, 34, from Surrey has told how he and his wife Rachael were caught up in the horrific Prague massacre as they were told to "stay down" by police with an active shooter on the loose
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Israelis find 200-mile labyrinth of tunnels linking homes of Hamas commanders
Troops say they found the vast network 260ft under Gaza City
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'I was a chef in the army - now my condition means I can't hold a cup of tea'
Lorraine Martins and her two children among 11,000 families being supported by Family Action this Christmas
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Katie Piper making 'the best of life' after painful surgery to avoid losing eye
Appearing on Loose Women, Katie Piper, who underwent a painful eye surgery to 'preserve her eye' says she is remaining positive ahead of the festive season as best as she can
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High street carnage forecast as 46,000 stores face financial trouble
'The shopping bonanza many retailers were relying on this Christmas does not seem to have materialised'
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Love Island's Davide takes huge step with Ekin-Su ahead of 'special' 2024
Davide Sanclimenti is looking ahead to a very bright future with girlfriend Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu after the pair rekindled their romance after falling head over heels on ITV2's Love Island
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Jamie Oliver's Christmas soup is brimming with flavour - with an unusual twist
Christmas soup is a great way to use up any leftovers (if that's even a thing in your household) and tuck in to something comforting, healthy, and refreshing over the festive period
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Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren finally shake hands in public after years of rowing
Matchroom Boxing's Hearn and Queensbury Promotions' Warren are both promoting this Saturday's fight card in Saudi Arabia and they shook hands publicly for the first time
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Justin Thomas' struggles laid bare as star opens up on 'least succesful year'
Justin Thomas endured a tough season on the PGA Tour throughout 2023, but the two-time major champion was able to see the funny side after reflecting on his year
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Neighbours surprise 'fantastic' Evri delivery driver with £1,500 Christmas bonus
Neighbours in Whinmoor, Leeds, clubbed together to show their appreciation for Abdoul Ramadhan who has been delivering their parcels for more than seven years
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Alison Steadman shares casts' hidden act on last day of filming Gavin and Stacey
The Pamela Shipman actor says the magic of the series was that everyone loved each other
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BBC presenter makes X-rated blunder as baffled viewers left in stitches
A BBC broadcaster was left stumbling over his words after an accidental slip up describing Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp celebrating the team winning a football match
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Three horror bugs running rampant this Christmas – all symptoms to look out for
A number of illnesses are circulating this festive season with case rates rising across Covid, flu and norovirus as the weather turns colder - here are the signs and symptoms to look out for
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Hulkenberg won't rule out joining F1 rival amid worry that Haas 'can't compete'
Haas endured another rotten season in 2023, slipping to the bottom of the standings by the end of the season as those around them strengthened while Guenther Steiner's team stagnated
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Warm spaces created all over Britain for people struggling with living costs
Warm Spaces are open all over Britain for events such as Christmas lunches, turkey sandwiches on Boxing Day, carol singing and arts and crafts
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Prevention is just as effective as cure for an existing breast cancer drug
Anastrozole has been licensed by regulators to prevent breast cancer, after years of being used used as a treatment
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Jane McDonald inundated with support as she marks major life achievement
Former Loose Women star Jane McDonald has been awarded Entertainment Daily's National Treasure Award and took to social media to thank everyone who voted for her and says 'It's an absolute honour'
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Dad stuck in flat with no heating for 3 years as baby 'freezes' every night
Steve Armstrong, 31, said his North Greenwich flat has been without heating for over three years and he fears for the health of his two children, ages six and eight months
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David Beckham workout explains fantastic physique despite nearing 50s
David Beckham made fans jealous of his physique on TikTok as he shared his latest workout with the football legend nearing half a century a decade on after retiring
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Gang dressed as Pudsey Bear to steal £500,000 in charity donations jailed
David Levi, 47, led a gang of fraudsters who pocketed at least £500,000 from supermarket collections that they set up for charities including Children in Need and even had a Pudsey Bear costume
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'I'm dreading Christmas Day after I threw out my cheating husband'
Daily Mirror agony aunt Coleen Nolan gives her advice to a woman who is worried about feeling lonely at Christmas.
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Jake Paul announces next fight date - but won't fight KSI or Tommy Fury
Jake Paul knocked out Andre August and will return to the ring on March 2 against an as-yet unnamed opponent
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Love Island All Stars chaos as ITV fan-favourite 'quits days before launch'
Love Island All Stars producers are reportedly panicking after a well-known fan-favourite has apparently 'quit days before cast fly to South Africa'
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Europe's major clubs unite with swift response to landmark Super League decision
The European Super League is back in play after a European court ruling went against UEFA, but a number of powerhouses across the continent swiftly made their feelings very clear, up against Real Madrid and Barcelona