All news for 2023-12-31

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Eerie Christmas tradition sees locals knock on doors with a horse skull in tow
There are many different traditions people have over Christmas to celebrate, but there's one particular ritual that's known as one of the eeriest of Welsh cultre
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Harry Kane in 2023 - Man Utd transfer regret, Spurs clause and Bundesliga record
Harry Kane made 2023 another historic year, having finally left Tottenham to join Bayern Munich after Manchester United's FFP issues left the Premier League giants unable to sign him
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Terrifying climate change map shows huge parts of UK under water by 2050
An interactive map that looks into the future has predicted big swathes of the UK, including parts of London, will soon be under water unless significant effort are made to try and stop climate change
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'Haunted' Elsa doll returns to family's home - even though they binned it twice
A worried mum has shared her horror after a creepy Frozen doll somehow returned to her home after she binned it on multiple occasions. It even started singing and spooked the family out
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Hodgson loses his cool at "disrespectful" question on Crystal Palace successor
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson eased pressure on himself with victory over Brentford but was still left fuming after questions about his future at Selhurst Park beyond this season
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Old Moore's Almanac 2024 predictions: Natural disasters and bad news for Trump
Predictions for 2024 include a dire warning for Trump, the end of roads, and a massive natural disaster "across multiple borders,” says the publisher of the prophetic pamphlet
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Expert explains why New Year's resolutions fail - and why they're abandoned
New Year's resolutions are an important aspect of the festive season, but many struggle to make lasting change. Here's why people struggle to stick to their goals
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Harry forced to wait five years longer than Diana wanted after her will altered
Princess Diana wanted Prince Harry to benefit from her will when he turned 25 but years after her death, some key details were changed forcing the Duke to wait five more years
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The reason people kiss on New Year’s Eve - and when superstition dates back to
Kissing is a New Year's tradition, but where did it come from? Experts suggest this act is rooted in folklore, with some even suggesting it originates back to Roman times
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Piers Morgan blasts 'laughably obscene' New Years Honours list in brutal post
Piers Morgan has taken aim at the New Years Honours list after a number of high profile stars from sport, acting, charity and politics were handed the prestigious awards this week
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Strange 2024 Kim Jong-un calendar for sale with Jacob Rees-Mogg also available
There are some weird and wonderful 2024 calendars available to buy online, and if you like your dictators 12 months a year then look no further that this Kim Jong-un one
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All the hurdles Keir Starmer must overcome in 2024 to seal Labour election win
Over the past 12 months Keir Starmer has cemented a healthy double-digit lead over Rishi Sunak's Tories - leading many to believe he will be the UK's next PM. Here are the challenges he faces
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Ten worst potholes in Britain unveiled - and they're costing councils millions
An investigation by the Mirror has shone a light on the fire state of the country's roads and how councils are seeing millions of pounds go out in compensation payouts for injuries and damages caused by potholes
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Loch Ness Monster experts say 'something's out there' after 8 sightings in year
There have been nine unexplained sightings of the Loch Ness Monster this year with renewed interest from around the world in the elusive creature that is said to dwell in the depths of the Scottish lake
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Putin faces 'game changing' 2024 - and only one way to stop him, says expert
World affairs expert Professor Anthony Glees has explained to the Mirror why he's feeling 'gloomy' about Vladimir Putin as 2024 approaches - but there is one way the West can stop him now
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Women's Football Team of the Year named after memorable 2023
After an unprecedented and dramatic year of women's football at club and country level, the Mirror attempts to boil down the best footballers of the year into one team
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New Year's weather forecast as Met Office says rain and winds to batter Britain
Millions of people's New Year's Eve plans could be in shatters as a result of heavy rain and winds set to batter the country today as 2023 comes to an end with a wet whimper
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5 under-the-radar Premier League stars who clubs should be targeting in January
The January window is fast approaching, and despite the action-packed fixture schedule, Premier League teams will already be working hard to try and pinpoint their transfer targets
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'We reviewed Emma NextGen Premium Mattress to see if it helps with back pain'
Emma NextGen Premium Mattress is made of layers of memory foam and pocket springs and has seven different zones to support your head, shoulders, chest, lower back, hips, thighs, and feet
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EFL transfer round-up as Sunderland eye non-league star and free agents battle
EFL 72 rounds up the latest January transfer news and gossip for 72 clubs in the Championship, League One and League Two with the window a day away from opening
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Best Warzone controller settings to give you an edge – including aim assist
You don't have to be a Call of Duty pro to want the best Warzone controller settings for PS5, Xbox Series X or PC – and we've rounded up the most useful settings for aim assist, sensitivity, deadzone inputs and more.
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Mum bursts into tears after son makes 'heartbreaking' confession to babysitter
A single parent with a 'horrendous' full-time job admits she feels like she's failing her kids, crying herself to sleep every night with the knowledge she's 'not doing enough'
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Only 1% of people can spot rabbit hiding among the cats in just 9 seconds
Take a quick glance at the image in front of you and you might think it's just a bunch of cats - but there's a rabbit hiding among them. Are you one of the few people who are able to spot it within 9 seconds?
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'I booked exercise class for obese sister-in-law and now she won’t speak to me’
A sport-loving woman has told how she offended her brother and his wife after booking them onto an exercise class that 'belittled' her sister-in-law and made her feel 'fat'
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'I refuse to spend New Year's Eve with husband's kids, they ruined my Christmas'
The question of whether it is fair for a guy to refuse to spend New Year's Eve with his husband's children has ignited a huge debate on social media. Some say if he married a man with children, he knew what he was getting himself into but others disagree