All news for 2023-12-23

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Man Utd forced to pursue £16m transfer alternative after Tottenham hijack deal
Manchester United go to West Ham in the Premier League this Saturday lunchtime amid a lot of background noise about Erik ten Hag's January transfer plans
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'I'm a traveller and there's six Christmas traditions I never allow in my home'
A woman has shared the ultimate no-go's when it comes to Christmas traditions in her house - from leftover food to festive bedding, there are certain things that drive her 'insane'
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Mum's devastating diagnosis after she put eye pain down to 'dog allergy'
Kelly-Anne Ford, from Pontypridd, south Wales, could have died, doctors say, if her conditions acute angle closure and decompression retinopathy were left undiagnosed for any longer
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Taylor Swift fans gush over Travis Kelce in nothing but a towel for racy display
Taylor Swift fans have swooned over the hitmaker's boyfriend Travis Kelce after a resurfaced video from 2017 shows him in nothing but a towel for a racy display at a spa
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Mikel Arteta's unusual Liverpool tactic that failed to end Arsenal hoodoo
Arsenal have conceded more than 30 Premier League goals at Anfield since they last won there and a rogue attempt from Mikel Arteta to prepare them for the away day ended terribly
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Health warning after cases of 'highly contagious' drug-resistant Shigella spike
Health experts are warning that the winter vomiting bug is now a major health concern due to its highly infectious nature and its growing resistance to drugs
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Golden Balls star shares wish for rival who 'stole' from him as he lives in debt
Stephen Bushnall appeared on the ITV show back in 2008 where he stood to win £100,000 - only for a fellow contestant to steal the jackpot away from him after they worked together to raise the prize
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Man fumes at online seller for 'ruining' wife's long-awaited Christmas gift
A man who had spent years waiting for the opportunity to surprise his wife with the absolutely perfect Christmas gift had his plans accidentally scuppered by an online retailer
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Where to spend your festive staycation to maximise chances of a white Christmas
The Met Office's long-range forecast has suggested that a widespread white Christmas is unlikely - but some parts of the UK can still expect to see snowfall over the festive period
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Seven Christmas sleep habits that will help get baby down over festive period
Christmas is often a time when our normal routines get thrown out the window but those with very young children should keep some advice in mind about how to reduce sleep disruption
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Man in stitches after learning girlfriend's real name and why she lied about it
A man has been left in hysterics after discovering his girlfriend's real name and why she decided to keep it a secret from him for so long - but Reddit users claim he's being too harsh on her
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Baffling and colourful way drivers stopped from falling asleep at the wheel
Highway authorities in China have reportedly installed anti-tiredness laser lights in a bid to prevent drowsy drivers from falling into dangerous slumber at the wheel
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Meet England's longest-serving boss who's lasted longer than Klopp and Guardiola
It's not just an elephant in the room - it's Dumbo - but Weaver has spent 12 years batting away charges of nepotism because his father is chairman, and the Sulphurites have prospered under the family 'firm'
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Chilling reason why we'll never see Doomsday Clock strike midnight
The Doomsday Clock, set by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, represents how close humanity is to self-destruction by warning how many metaphorical "minutes to midnight" humanity has left
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Brave scientist finds oldest water ever discovered on Earth - and drinks it
As part of her team's analysis of water found in a Canadian mine in Timmins, Ontario, courageous Professor Barbara Sherwood decided to use all the senses at her disposal
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Meghan and Harry are 'beginning to unwind' ahead of 'year of redemption'
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, are gearing up for a prosperous new year, with an expert claiming they are 'beginning to unwind'
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Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's warnings as food pulled from shelves
Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's have all pulled items from sale in recent days and weeks, and have warned customers not to consume any of the products
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UK's loneliest dogs searching for homes this Christmas - find your match
These four adorable canines have been dubbed the UK's loneliest dogs, with one of them being on an exasperating search for a permanent home for 800 days - find your perfect match here
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Woman who lost husband in Covid pandemic prepares for 'painful Christmas'
The Covid Memorial Wall has overcome torrential rain and disastrous weather - but these volunteers continue to re-paint the hearts which marks each person who died from Covid-19
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Expert shares hack to help tackle kid's sleep on Xmas Eve before Santa comes
A sleep expert has shared advice on how to tackle your child's bedtime routine so Santa - you - can get the last of the decorations up, the food prepped and the presents wrapped before the big day
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'I'm addicted to Brussels sprouts - I eat them multiple times a day'
The one dish on Christmas Day that divides opinions - but one woman is a self-proclaimed sprouts 'addict' who will happily eat them multiple times a day, and it doesn't have to be Christmas for her to tuck into them
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David Coulthard told to 'f*** off' by Red Bull F1 junior who learned his lesson
David Coulthard was a senior F1 star during the latter stages of his career with Red Bull when young American racer Scott Speed was trying to establish himself on the grid
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LIV poaching policy shows Saudis are done waiting in the wings for PGA Tour
LIV Golf acquired their biggest signing yet in Jon Rahm earlier this month, and the Saudi-backed league have also attempted to lure in a number of other PGA Tour stars too
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Pug dog has MRI scan and the results were 'nightmare' inducing
An MRI scan showing a pug's signature bulging eyes from the inside went viral after people were left 'terrified' by the images - but a vet warned the pictures were 'concerning'
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Anthony Joshua purse and prize money for Otto Wallin heavyweight fight
Joshua is back in action as he fights Wallin in the hopes of setting up a Deontay Wilder fight and he will just earn over £10million for tonight's outing