All news for 2023-12-23

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Keith Richards claims Mick Jagger still trying to 'control' Rolling Stones
Creative tensions still simmer within iconic band Rolling Stones after 60 years with Keith Richards claiming Mick Jagger wants to 'control' everything and play all the instruments
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Pregnant nurse with 'large heart' dies in crash just days before Christmas
Eve Brown, from Scotland, sadly passed away following a crash between her Kia Sorento and a Tesco HGV lorry earlier this week - and was pictured smiling at her baby shower just days before her death
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Marcus Rashford comes under fire again as Paul Scholes slams Man Utd flops
Marcus Rashford has now gone five Premier League games without a goal after the attacker drew another blank as Manchester United fell to a humiliating defeat at West Ham
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Heartwarming moment twins meet Santa in Lapland after devastating diagnosis
Nancy and Florence Limb were treated to the trip of a lifetime in Lapland after their first Christmas was overshadowed by recovery from Nancy’s first open heart surgery
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Scholes queries buyout clause for Klopp's "favourite" outside of Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp ignited transfer rumours this week when he faced the media and declared which Premier League star he admired most outside of his own club, Liverpool
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Sleep expert's clever trick to help kids fall asleep quickly on Christmas Eve
Fuelled with sweets, noisy toes and festive excitement, getting your child to sleep on Christmas Eve can be really difficult. But luckily, a sleep expert has shared a clever trick to help them to drift off quickly
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'I visited some of the world's oldest Christmas markets - it was magical'
For Jenna Campbell, a visit to a European city that plays host to some of the world's oldest Christmas markets was an absolutely magical experience - and recommends everyone visit at least once
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Christmas Day could be warmest on record with highs of 14C - UK weather latest
The hottest Christmas Day in the UK on record took place in 1920 when temperatures climbed to 15.6C - and there remains a very small chance that this year will beat the existing record
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Queen 'burst out laughing' at Christmas present Meghan Markle once bought her
The late Queen Elizabeth II would head the huge gatherings at the Royal Family’s lavish estate in Sandringham over Christmas, and in 2017, Prince Harry broke royal protocol by inviting his then-fiancee Meghan Markle
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Kerry Katona hits back after peeing on motorway as fans brand her 'trashy'
Kerry Katona has hit back at people online for 'spreading negativity' after she was caught short on the motorway and had to urinate on the side of the road
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So long 'Jane Bond' UK's longest-serving spy retires from MI5 after 50 years
The 90-year-old MI5 spy known only to the public as 'Barbara' has finally put down her trench coat after a half-century, having joined the service at the height of the Cold War
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Couple buys 'dump' house from council for £1 and turn it into £120,000 home
Debbie and Ste Hodge's hard work paid off after they purchased a Liverpool home for just £1 and turned it into a valuable asset worth £120,000 - find out how they did it
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Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott to ‘break America’ after TV successes
Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott are hoping to become a 'power couple' in the United States after their successes in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and Strictly Come Dancing
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Meghan and Harry 'might not be included' in King Charles' Christmas tradition
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, 'might not be included' in King Charles' Christmas tradition, it has been hinted at by an expert
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James Corden's famous celebrity feuds as Mel B brands him 'biggest d***head'
The talk show host has rubbed many a celeb the wrong way over the years - igniting feuds with Spice Girls, knights, talk show hosts and even the owner of a restaurant
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Vanessa Feltz' Christmas plans after split from Ben Ofoedu and 'cheating' claims
TV star Vanessa Feltz has shared her plans for a 'dazzlingly simple' Christmas after her split from Ben Ofoedu, who she became engaged to in 2006
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Joshua fight free live stream warning: Boxing fans could risk big fines or worse
Joshua makes his boxing return tonight as he fights Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia as Deontay Wilder is also in action on the blockbuster card against Joseph Parker
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C4 Dark secrets of It's A Wonderful Life - chemical snow, feuds and violence
As many movie lovers once again settle in for their annual rewatch of It's A Wonderful Life, we take a look at some of the darker tales behind the making of the timeless Christmas classic
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Police called in after Banksy art worth up to £500,000 removed by man
The artist confirmed the artwork was his in a social media post on Friday shortly after midday - and within just an hour two men had torn it down and fled off with it
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Erik ten Hag praises Man Utd "standards" and puts positive spin on West Ham loss
Manchester United slumped to their 13th defeat of the season away at West Ham but manager Erik ten Hag opted to focus on the positives from the performance in east London
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People 'mind-blown' over unexpected hack to stop boiling water spilling over
People are shocked at a simple trick that stops water boiling over the sides of a pan on the hob - and all you need is one simple household item to stop the spillage
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Seven illnesses threatening to ruin Christmas – how to keep loved ones safe
There are seven illnesses to keep an eye out for, which you might be especially at risk of over the festive season, when socialising with friends and family
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Erik ten Hag equals unwanted Louis van Gaal record at Man Utd as pressure mounts
Erik ten Hag has equalled the unwanted record of his fellow Dutchman Louis van Gaal at Manchester United by going three Premier League matches without scoring a goal
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UK's most daring animal escapes of 2023 including emus, monkeys and skunks
Emus, a monkey and a herd of reindeer are on the list of animals who have made a run for the wild in 2023, with motorists left wide-eyed on several occasions as exotic beasts crossed in front of them
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Killer's seven chilling words to 999 after stabbing girl through throat
Pablo Hoad made the call to 999 telling them "I stabbed a girl through the throat after he killed Shannon Stanley by slashing her in the neck at a home in Birmingham