All news for 2024-01-03

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Asda launches Luke Littler pizza ahead of epic darts final - and it's baffling
Darts fans can tuck into the Luke Littler pizza while they watch the 16-year-old sportsman play in the PDC World Championship final tonight - but there's a catch
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Hamlet actor Andrew Scott stops play after audience member spotted on laptop
Award-winning actor Andrew Scott stopped his Hamlet performance during the iconic 'to be or not to be' line after becoming distracted by an audience member using a laptop
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'I'm worried my daughter hasn't got any friends since she started high school'
'Her 13th birthday is coming up next month and I don’t really know how to approach it because I have no clue who her friends are any more, and don’t really know any of the other parents at school'
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People are only just realising why Coca-Cola from McDonald's tastes so different
There's no denying a McDonald's Coca-Cola tastes miles better than any shop bought one, and McDonald's have finally given us the answer as to why it tastes so good
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Xbox Game Pass – Resident Evil 2 and Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Super Mega Baseball 4, We Happy Few, and Hell Let Loose also arrive on the subscription this month.
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Location of the Traitors castle as show returns and whether fans can stay there
The Traitors returns for its highly-anticipated second series on the BBC, with Claudia Winkleman hosting yet more challenges on the vast estate of Ardross Castle in Scotland
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Brooks Koepka wastes no time posting cryptic reply to Rory McIlroy LIV backtrack
PGA Tour loyalist Rory McIlroy softened his harsh stance towards the LIV Golf setup on Wednesday, and in the hours following Brooks Koepka was quick to take to social media
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Mum rages after maths teacher starts embarrassing rumour about her daughter
A teacher has come under fire for allegedly starting a rumour about a 14-year-old student to teach her a lesson - causing her to be bullied by the other students in her school
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William 'angry' over Kate attacks due to sweet promise to her parents - expert
According to royal expert Jennie Bond, Prince William will feel guilty after recent attacks on his wife Kate in the book Endgame - especially as he made a special promise to her parents years ago
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Prince Harry and Meghan no longer 'passionate' after relationship 'evolved'
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have stopped indulging in frequent displays of affection in public after they moved on in their relationship according to an expert
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Norris ups self-criticism despite McLaren concerns as outcome speaks volumes
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella voiced his concern at the end of last season about Lando Norris' tendency to be hypercritical of himself after making mistakes
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Half of young workers would be more productive - if they could work overseas
One in four millennial and Gen Z employees plan to work abroad some day - with Canada and Spain the top countries they would emigrate to, research has found
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Nearly half of adults feel it is harder to make new friends as you get older
As a result, more than one in five often feel lonely - and 72% would love to make some new pals, according to the research
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Meteor shower peaking tonight as Quadrantids arrive with 110 meteors each hour
Astronomers will welcome in 2024 with a sighting of the Quadrantid meteor shower - one of the strongest in the night sky - these are the best days to catch a glimpse
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Man speechless after being told he isn't 'handicap enough' to use disabled bay
There's always one busybody looking to jump in and pull up someone for using an area they are perfectly entitled to, before realising they've opened their mouth too soon and made a fool of themselves
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Princess Andre follows in Katie's footsteps as she hits career milestone
After failing some of her exams in summer, 16-year old Princess Andre has hailed a major milestone on social media as she bids to emulate her mum Katie Price's success
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Luke Littler causes headache for sponsors as darts final celebrations toned down
Luke Littler is eyeing glory at the World Darts Championship but as a result of the 16-year-old's involvement, main sponsor Paddy Power will tone down their celebrations
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Emily Atack's close family as Inbetweeners star falls pregnant with step-cousin
Emily Atack revealed she was having a baby last weekend - and now it's emerged her baby daddy and new boyfriend is Dr Alistair Garner, who is her step-cousin
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Exact date Met Office warns Brits to brace for 'freezing fog' Arctic blast
Freezing fog has been included in the latest Met Office forecast as meteorologists predict a sharp drop in temperatures ahead, along with an increased risk of snow and icy conditions
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Midlands woman terrified after waking up from nap with Geordie accent
A woman from Staffordshire who developed a Geordie-sounding accent after being diagnosed with functional neurologic disorder says she has was terrified to wake up with the entirely new voice
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Hodgson's reaction speaks volumes about Rooney's future after Birmingham sack
Wayne Rooney was dismissed by the Championship club following a run of two wins from 15 matches but his former England boss is tipping the former goalscorer to come back stronger
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How to watch Luke Littler in the darts final without Sky Sports subscription
Luke Littler, 16, has produced a stunning run to reach the PDC World Championship final and he will face a tough test against Luke Humphries on Wednesday night
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Emmerdale fans 'work out' character's return after heartbreaking village death
Emmerdale viewers are convinced a character will return to the village after a recent heartbreaking New Year's Eve death, which has left the residents stunned
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Cricket commentator's hilariously rude line as India lose 6 wickets for no runs
It's unlikely the second Test between South Africa and India will last five days after 23 wickets fell during the first day - as the latter team closes in on victory