All news for 2024-01-02

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M&S shoppers praise 'cosy' £12.50 hat that's 'perfect for winter walks'
The affordable accessory has been a real hit with Marks and Spencer shoppers who have snapped it up in multiple colours
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Bruce Willis' wife says her heart is 'hurt' after actor's dementia diagnosis
Bruce Willis' wife, Emma Heming-Willis, has revealed that her heart hurts after hearing that her followers are struggling like she and Bruce are and has offered support
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DWP explains plan to stop doctors signing people off sick and get them into work
The pilot WorkWell scheme - which involves work coaches, physiotherapy and mental health treatment - will be launched in 15 areas this year, with the hope to expand them nationally in 2025
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Wayne Rooney sacked as Birmingham City boss after disastrous 15-match reign
Birmingham City have sacked manager Wayne Rooney after a dismal run of just two wins in 15 matches, with the heavy defeat to Leeds United the final straw for St Andrew's bosses
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Shoppers praise ‘unreal’ £35 coat that ‘looks expensive’ and is ‘so versatile’
Fashion lovers can get Frankie Bridge's chic look for less in the January sales after high-street favourite New Look slashed the price of its longline coat
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Wetherspoon is slashing prices from today with pints costing just £1.99
Wetherspoon is reducing the price of a range of drinks and meals from Tuesday, January 2 until Wednesday, January 17, or from Wednesday, January 3, for its Scotland pubs
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Meteor shower to peak this week with 2 'shooting stars' a minute - how to watch
The Quadrantid Meteor Shower is one of the best displays of the year and will peak in the skies over the UK this week with stargazers having the chance to see two "shooting stars" every minute
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Michelle Keegan is effortlessly chic in 'stylish' bomber jacket that's on sale
Fool Me Once actress Michelle Keegan has a stunning clothing range with online retailer Very which shoppers can currently shop for less
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Heartbreaking place William could escape from being Diana's 'emotional crutch'
A royal author has claimed that during his childhood, there was only one place that Prince William could go to escape from being Princess Diana's 'emotional crutch'
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Charlie Sheen's daughter poses in bikini after breast enhancement surgery
Sami Sheen, the 19-year-old daughter of Two and a Half Men actor Charlie Sheen and Wild Things actress Denise Richards, posed for some new bikini snaps on Instagram
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Homes Under the Hammer host Dion Dublin's rarely-seen wife and family heartbreak
Dion Dublin is renowned as a Premier League legend and has made a name for himself in the property industry, having presented BBC Two's Homes Under the Hammer since 2015
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Aldi makes promise to customers as it reports record Christmas sales
Aldi reported sales of more than £1.5 billion for the first time in the run up to Christmas, while sales increased 8% in the four weeks to December 24
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Tributes paid to mum and daughter murdered in Cheadle as man is arrested
Staffordshire police confirmed they had arrested a 68-year-old man on suspicion of two counts of murder after 91-year-old woman who was found dead alongside her daughter at their home
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Inside horror murder for hire plot as failed equestrian gets plea deal
Equestrian Tatyana Remley, 43, has been jailed for three years and eight months in California after she was charged in August during a sting by undercover agents
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Luke Littler darts semi-final start time, TV channel and live stream
Luke Littler's fairytale Ally Pally run continues tonight as the 16-year-old darts sensation takes on former world champion Rob Cross in the last four of the PDC World Championship
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EastEnders fans spot unannounced recast months after character last appeared
EastEnders viewers noticed one character looked a little different on Monday night on the BBC soap, just months on from them previously appearing on the show
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Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury haven't had 'adult intimate time' since welcoming Bambi
Former Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague has revealed she's not had any 'intimate time' with her fiancé Tommy Fury
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GPs issue warning as highly contagious skin condition on the rise in UK
Cases of the highly contagious skin condition have been growing since July, GPs have warned
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Widower loses out on new dream home near wife's grave after cruel £640,000 scam
Julia Elders opened up to The Mirror about the tragic outcome of her father Bogdan Nalivaiko's exploitation by vicious scammers who convinced him to give away all of his life savings
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EastEnders fans 'solve' sinister Cindy and Eddie twist after telling scene
EastEnders viewers are questioning if something sinister happened between Cindy Beale and her ex-husband George Knight's adoptive father Eddie Knight, after a scene between them
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Jet plane collides with aircraft at airport but passengers make 'miracle' escape
Terrifying footage showed a Japan Airlines flight engulfed in flames on the runway of Tokyo's Haneda Airport today after colliding with a coastguard plane during landing, killing two on the second plane and leaving the captain in critical condition
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Woman's easy Uber safety hack is 'terrifying and clever at the same time'
A woman has shared an easy way to stay safe while travelling in an Uber, and others have praised her idea. It's raised awareness of how 'terrifying' it is that travellers need to stay so alert
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Antibiotic resistance could soon mean death caused by 'scratch or insect bite'
According to the World Health Organisation, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the top global public health and development threats to humans
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Victoria Beckham shares intimate glimpse into family's cosy New Year party
Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and her family enjoyed a lavish New Year's Eve dinner and drinks. She took to social media to share snaps from the night
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Storm Henk named by Met Office as 'danger to life' warning issued
Storm Henk will hit the UK today with the Met Office issuing an amber warning that includes "a danger to life" for very strong winds that may also cause disruption to travel and power supplies