All news for 2023-12-31

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Police issue pet owner warning after three dogs shot in 'shocking scenes'
Owners are urged to think twice before allowing their animals to run free in a rural environment. It comes after a series of attacks on sheep across the country
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Is Nintendo Switch Online worth it – price, GBA game list and plans explained
Is Nintendo Switch Online worth it? Here's how the membership stacks up against PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass, with a full breakdown of plans, price and all of the GBA games available on the service.
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Jon Rahm, Ryder Cup controversy and LIV vs PGA Tour - Golf's wild 2023 in review
From the framework agreement to Jon Rahm's record-breaking LIV Golf deal, it has been yet another year of drama in professional golf, and here is a look at every twist and turn along the way
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Prince George and Prince Louis have very different tastes in music
The Prince of Wales and Kate Middleton's two sons have very separate opinions on music with Prince Louis preferring softer tunes to his older brother Prince George's love of heavy rock
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JLo and Ben Affleck show 'hint of problem' in marriage after moody snap
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's body language on their recent holiday exudes a 'hint of a problem' in their marriage after a moody snap of the duo in St. Bart's
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Tess Daly gives rare parenting update with Vernon Kay and admits who is stricter
Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly and Radio 2's Vernon Kay celebrated their 20th anniversary back in September and Tess has been detailing exactly how they navigate a teenage household
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Four star signs to have incredible 2024 after undergoing 'harsh transformations'
If you're a fixed star sign, 2024 may be a fantastic year for you, as you've been through a lot of character-building trials and tribulations - but things could settle down a bit
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Customers horrified at cinema 'overrun with rats' as nine appear in one show
19-year-old Lilliana and her friend had settled down to watch "Wonka" at the AMC Operheum in New York when rats suddenly ran around their shoes during the previews
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Dancing On Ice rehearsals storm as S Club's Hannah Spearitt riles ITV bosses
S Club singer Hannah Spearritt has reportedly been skipping out on rehearsals leaving show bosses in fear she will flop on the ice when the hit show returns to screens in two weeks
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One person dies in house fire after blaze breaks out in living room
The person was pronounced dead at the scene after a fire broke out in the living room of the property in Carlisle, with the fire service launching an investigation into the cause of the blaze
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George Russell speaks for Lewis Hamilton as F1 star confronts Mercedes tension
Lewis Hamilton and George Russell got along like a house on fire in their first season together at Mercedes, though the second year of that partnership brought several flashpoints between them
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'Entitled' parents slammed for reserving park benches for party with 'rude' note
Parents have been slammed online as a picture surfaced of their 'entitled' post-it note, telling other park-goers not to sit there as it would spoil their four year old's birthday
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Man Utd icon weighs in on Antony with scathing message to Ten Hag over £86m star
Antony has endured a dismal season and has drawn criticism once again for his awful performance in Manchester United's defeat to Nottingham Forest which saw him subbed after 54 minutes
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Warning signs your drink has been spiked – key giveaways and what to look for
Experts explain how to tell if your drink has been spiked, and what to do next to make sure you're safe - from calling emergency services to having a designated friend
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All recorded Loch Ness sightings in 2023 – and exactly what they witnessed
There has been nine official sightings of the Loch Ness Monster so far this year as experts explained the reason why we're now seeing fewer reports accepted
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Ultra-rare Xmas card signed by John F Kennedy and First Lady for sale on eBay
The card is one of less than 75 personally signed by the couple and it dates back to an incredibly fateful moment in US history, days before Kennedy was assassinated
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Lewis Capaldi breaks silence with health update amid indefinite break from music
Lewis Capaldi announced in July this year he was taking an taking indefinite break from music due to health issues after struggling to complete his set at Glastonbury Festival
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Six signs of dementia that may show up at a party or family gathering
Getting an early dementia diagnosis - including that of Alzheimer's disease - is hugely important in order to put the care and support in place that the patient and loved ones need
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Everyone who climbs Mt Everest has to walk past frozen body in 'Death Zone'
WARNING, DISTRESSING IMAGE: The difficulty of just placing one foot in front of the other at such a height makes taking frozen bodies off the mountainside for a respectful burial impossible
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New Year's Eve weather in your area as warning of 75mph gales
The year will end on a wet and windy note for many with the Met Office issuing a number of weather warnings.
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Loch Ness Monster 'not alone': Expert claims giant beasts inhabit UK lakes
The Loch Ness Monster is 'not alone' in the UK's waters, according to expert Andy McGrath, who claims there are plenty of other giant beasts lurking in rivers and lakes across the country
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Premier League's first New Year resolution should see VAR left behind in 2023
VAR continues to frustrate fans, managers and players alike since its introduction during the 2020/21 season and it's about time the Premier League backtracked on their decision and binned it sooner rather than later
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MAFS UK couple officially get married as fans share their congratulations
Adam Aveling and Tayah McCreith were contestants on the show in 2021 - but have now tied-the-knot for real, just over a year after welcoming their first child together
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Mum left fuming after woman with 'huge bun' blocks her view of film in cinema
Ellie Hensby took her children to the cinema to enjoy a film, but claims she was unable to see a thing because of the movie fan's giant hairdo
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'I spent my wedding night alone blowing our gift money, I destroyed everything'
Elissa Hubbard, 37, used gambling to fill a void when she quit drinking. But her life spiralled out of control when she blew thousands on betting apps on her phone