All news for 2024-01-04

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Massive 25ft snowman returns to small town after council banned it 15 years ago
A father-and-son duo in Anchorage, Alaska has brought back a nostalgic sight for the town - a beloved 25ft snowman known as 'Snowzilla,' after a decade long forced hiatus
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Nigel Lythgoe steps out days after Paula Abdul sexual assault allegations
American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe is facing multiple allegations of sexual assault - which he has denied. He was spotted out for dinner in Los Angeles amid the allegations.
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King Charles told he must urgently 'cut all ties' with Prince Andrew
Source says there is 'no way back' for the disgraced Duke of York as he was named in legal files concerning his former friend Jeffrey Epstein and his lover, sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell
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Sergio Ramos furiously tells fan to 'shut up' during live TV interview
Former Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain star Sergio Ramos has endured a tough few months since returning to boyhood club Sevilla, who have dropped into the relegation mix
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The Traitors fans fume 'wrong person is murdered' as first contestant killed off
The Traitors have revealed that Aubrey was the first person to be 'murdered' on the show, with fans left fuming over the decision, insisting it was the wrong choice
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Forgotten Man City goalkeeper seals transfer exit to link up with 'Ted Lasso'
Zack Steffen has departed Manchester City on a permanent deal to return to MLS with Colorado Rapids - where he will team up with the former Manchester United first-team coach, Chris Armas.
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Terrifying flood map shows everywhere in the UK at risk as public told 'act now'
Brits in more than 240 at-risk areas have been urged to act to 'act now' as a flood map shows the sheer scale of the Environment Agency's flood warnings following heavy rainfall
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Michelle Collins' odd reason she's banned from working behind EastEnders bar
EastEnders actress Michelle Collins has shared the unusual reason why her character Cindy Beale is banned from returning to her old job behind the bar at the Queen Vic
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David Beckham's 'class' message to Luke Littler leaves darts star speechless
Luke Littler has shared a message of support he received from Manchester United and England legend David Beckham during his stunning run to the final of the World Darts Championship
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Jacob Elordi stepped in after Saltburn maker wanted huge Hollywood star for role
Barry Keoghan has taken the world by storm with his portrayal of Oliver in Saltburn but his co-star Jacob Elordi has revealed that the Irish star was never in the running for the role
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Woman who lost everything in house fire thanks her dog for saving her life
Emma Churchill wasn't left with anything apart from her much loved pooch and the pyjamas she happened to be wearing as the fire engulfed her caravan
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Residents evacuated from homes as major incident sees town 'cut off' after flood
Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire has experienced its worst flooding in years as River Severn burst its banks following heavy rain amid Storm Henk wrecked havoc across the UK
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Mr Bates vs The Post Office viewers 'fuming and in tears' as final episode airs
Mr Bates vs The Post Office aired its final episode tonight as viewers took to social media to share their thoughts on the hit series
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'Many people are stranded high on a mountain of debt after Christmas'
As families struggle to pay their bills, particularly over the Christmas period, Matthew and his 250 colleagues at Money Wellness are now hearing from a staggering 1,000 people a day
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F1 world champion's brother suffers cardiac arrest after 'choking on food'
Wilson Fittipaldi started 35 F1 races in the 1970s and is brother to two-time world champion Emerson Fittipaldi, while his grandnephews Pietro and Enzo have forged their own motorsport careers
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Paul Routledge predicts Liz Truss to join the Salvation Army in 2024
Our columnist believes there are some things we can be sure about: wars, weather calamities, new Tory and royal scandals, fresh misery for England on the football pitch, and mixed fortunes in the Olympics
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Rickie Fowler appearance in Hawaii might confirm Rory McIlroy's PGA Tour fears
Rory McIlroy has raised concerns over the PGA's efforts to go toe-to-toe with LIV Golf financially, with sponsors fleeing the Tour due to demands for more money
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Multiple people injured after two underground trains smash into each other
A subway train in has derailed in Manhattan after it was involved in a collision with a work train, authorities said. No one was severely injured in the crash which has resulted in travel chaos
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Corrie's Nicola Thorp gives birth to first child and shares poignant message
Former Coronation Street actress Nicola Thorp has revealed she has given birth to her first child, a daughter as she took to social media to share a strong message
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Meghan Markle must use 'discretion' if she talks about royals in debut memoir
Speculation is mounting that Meghan Markle is working on her debut memoir, but one expert has warned she must use 'discretion' if she writes about the Royal Family
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BBC News presenter battles laughter after pothole report takes a rude turn
BBC Look North presenter Peter Levy was left giggling over his own slip up when he asked viewers to send him photographs of potholes as he led a report on the state of roads
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EasyJet 'ruins family trip over passport error leaving mum £800 out of pocket'
The Queenan family were turned away from an easyJet flight to Lanzarote at Gatwick Airport, after staff wrongly told mum Sheila her passport was invalid according to post-Brexit rules
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'Heartbroken' Nick Carter breaks silence following death of sister Bobbie Jean
Nick Carter opened up about the untimely death of his sister, Bobbie Jean. The boybander has lost three of his siblings over the year, two of which were from drug-related incidents
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Spurned woman pretended she'd given birth to ex's baby and made his 'life hell'
Stephanie Mahoney, from Wavertree, Liverpool, took to Facebook and Instagram to create "false allegations" her former partner had "forced her to get an abortion"
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Legendary Oscar-nominated Mary Poppins star dies as tributes pour in
Mary Poppins star Glynis Johns has died aged 100 as tributes pour in for the actress who is best known for playing Mrs Banks in the 1964 Disney film