All news for 2023-12-21

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Liverpool icon Fowler claims he was "better" than Owen "in every aspect"
Michael Owen burst onto the scene with Liverpool and quickly captured the world's attention with England but team-mate Robbie Fowler has no doubt he was the better player
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Mouthwatering prawn cocktail recipe is the 'ultimate' Christmas dinner starter
When it comes to the Christmas dinner starter, many Brits will be tucking into a delicious prawn cocktail - and professional chef Aaron Middleton has revealed his staple recipe that guarantees the perfect dish
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EastEnders drops The Six details as Queen Vic murder location explained
BBC EastEnders is lining up an explosive Christmas Day whodunnit where one person, potentially more, will be killed off in dramatic scenes with the BBC One soap dropping plenty of hints
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Otto Wallin begins Anthony Joshua mind games with unexpected move at workout
Wallin switched up his stance from southpaw to orthodox at the open workouts before his fight against Joshua on Saturday as the mind games have begun between the pair
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Brianna Ghey's teenage murderers to be named as judge will lift court order
Brianna Ghey was stabbed to death in a park in Warrington earlier this year. On Wednesday two teenagers, who were 15 at the time of the attack, were convicted of her murder
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BBC Radio 1 icon quits station after 21 years just days before last show
BBC Radio 1Xtra star DJ Ace will broadcast his final show in just a number of days having been with the network for over two decades
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Inside YouTube mum's house of horrors after she admits abusing her own kids
Footage has emerged of the inside of Ruby Franke’s home as law enforcement officers searched for her neglected children inside. Franke has now pleaded guilty to child abuse
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Brits urged to avoid elderly relatives if they're ill amid Covid and flu surge
The Office for National Statistics’ Winter Coronavirus Infection Study shows people aged 18 and 44 are driving a surge in cases, while families are urged not to see elderly relatives if unwell
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New European Super League includes 64 teams and 'Star, Gold and Blue' divisions
The European Super League won their court case at the European Court of Justice with bosses keen to get supporters with a fresh set of proposals that have already got backing from Barcelona and Real Madrid
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Inside Loose Women's boozy Christmas bash - karaoke, quiz and handbag fire
Several stars of ITV Loose Women - including Linda Robson, Katie Piper and Denise Welch - joined crew members for the show's annual Christmas night out, but Olivia Attwood was forced to miss out due to an eye problem
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Notorious 'Massacre' killer gets decision on freedom bid after murder of five
Melissa Cleaver’s parents and grandparents were murdered along with a live-in nurse in the Fordingbridge Massacre, she said she was relieved that parole was denied
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Laundry expert settles debate on how often to wash your winter coat
A study has revealed that 1 in 5 Brits only wash their coats once a year, with 17 per cent admitting to not washing their coats at all. Now a laundy guru has settled the debate on when they should be cleaned
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Katie Price says she's easygoing when it comes to Princess and her boyfriend
Former glamour model Katie Price opened up about her teenage daughter Princess Andre's boyfriend and shared her parenting rules
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Man guilty of murdering girlfriend and 3 of her family in crazed knife attack
The court heard how Jacques killed girlfriend Samantha Drummonds, her mother, grandmother and grandmother's partner in a "sacrifice" while high on drugs and alcohol
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Slade's Noddy Holder sets record straight on Freddie Mercury rumour
The Slade star was known for his eccentric stage outfits back in the 1970s, but the origin of his iconic top hat adorned with mirrors has been the subject of rumours - now he's set the story straight
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Boost skin health by showering once a day and use hands instead of a flannel
The tips come from an expert dermatologist, who warned that the way Brits are showering could be harming their skin, according to research
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Ex-Tory minister issues warning over 'corrosive' impact of AI at next election
Ex-Justice Secretary Sir Robert Buckland said the threat posed by deepfakes - fake audio and video clips that appear realistic - was a 'clear and present danger'
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Top 10 destinations to celebrate the New Year - New York and Sydney top the list
Three in 10 would seek out an experience totally different from the UK - while one in 10 would pick somewhere warm, to soak up the temperature
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Baby died after hospital staff switched off four alarms on monitoring machine
Louella Sheridan sadly passed away at two months old whilst under the care of staff at Royal Bolton Hospital - an inquest has found that neglect contributed to her death
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Are the Tories out of touch with their Network North project - vote in our poll
Northern Mayors and MPs have branded the government "out of touch" after they announced £235million of the ‘Network North’ funding has been committed to improving roads in London
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Brianna Ghey killers - torture-obsessed teen 'witch' and selective mute sidekick
The two unnamed teenagers convicted of the murder of Brianna Ghey are said to have had a 'deadly influence' on each other, described in court as a torture-obsessed girl and her 'meal deal' sidekick
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People are just realising what Yuletide actually means - and where it came from
Christmas is just a few days away, and many of us will be blasting Christmas songs that mention 'Yuletide' - but what does the word actually mean, and where did it come from?
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Body of student who vanished on night out found as last CCTV sighting shared
Gurashman Singh Bhatia, 23, was on a night out with friends on Thursday December 14, he was last seen on CCTV in the South Quay area at around 04:20hrs on Friday
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Liam Gallagher and Stone Roses legend join forces and tease major plans together
The news everybody never imagined would come – Liam Gallagher and The Stone Roses' John Squire have joined forces for a new song and have hinted they could perform together