All news for 2024-01-12

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WhatsApp releases chat upgrade but your iPhone misses out if it's on this list
WhatsApp has just pushed out a neat upgrade for iPhone users but devices must be running iOS 17 to get access.
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More than 4,500 Stonegate pubs 'at risk' as parent company reveals £2.6bn debt
GMB's regional secretary Justin Bowden said that, like with Asda, the finances of the pub chain are “equally lacking in transparency, with the ultimate holding company based in the Cayman Islands"
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Michael Oliver and PGMOL chief Howard Webb agreed on worst player to referee
Referees of past and present are united in agreement over who is the worst player to take charge of with Michael Oliver and Howard Webb both naming ex-Liverpool ace Craig Bellamy
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Frankie Bridge's 'cosy' knitted winter dress has been given a huge price cut
Loose Women star Frankie Bridge looked sensational in the midi-length frock from the high street - and customers can now pick it up for less
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"Disgusting" - Ronnie O'Sullivan lets rip in extraordinary Alexandra Palace rant
Alexandra Palace has hosted the Masters Snooker since 2012 but Ronnie O'Sullivan launched an astonishing rant on the iconic London venue after his win over Barry Hawkins
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Nancy Dell'Olio breaks silence on ex-lover Sven-Goran Erkinson's terminal cancer
Former England and Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson shared fears that he has at best only a year to live after being diagnosed with terminal cancer
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Liverpool's "big talent" is 'axed' with Klopp set for January transfer decision
Liverpool are set to see another youngster return from a failed loan spell, with Jurgen Klopp considering whether to bring Billy Koumetio into his first-team squad
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Michael Chandler vows to end Conor McGregor's career in UFC comeback fight
Chandler is confident his unconfirmed UFC fight against McGregor will take place at the end of June and has sent a violent threat to the former two-weight champion
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UK's speeding hotspots announced as £10m of fines issued a year - see full list
New figures released from 2023 shows a whopping 639,042 offences have already been recorded - meaning the UK is set for an alarmingly high year of speeding fines
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Your old McDonald's toys could be worth a small fortune selling for £495 on eBay
Fast-food lovers are selling their McDoanld's Happy Meal toys on eBay for profit - with a random 'job lots' selling for £150. So, why not clear out your cupboards and get listing for some extra cash
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TikTok stars Lucy & Dan marriage split as she breaks silence with plea to fans
Dan Lawrence and Lucy Claire - known as Dan & Lucy on social media - are known for their content on platforms like TikTok, where they post pranks and have 900,000 followers
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Black bear rescued by Ukrainian soldiers from Russian war finds new home in UK
Ukrainian soldiers found an Asiatic black bear in the village of Yampil - and the animal has now found a new home at Five Sisters Zoo in West Calder, West Lothian
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Ryanair flight diverted after passenger dies on board
Horrified holidaymakers had to watch a man recieve CPR after he fell ill whilst on board a Ryanair flight from Spain back to Manchester Airport - the man sadly passed away
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'Lynx-like big cat' caught on camera prowling UK countryside by shocked tourist
Lewis Dailly spotted what some social media users think could be a lynx prowling around the British countryside while on holiday with his family in the Lake District
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Prime members can listen to free books in latest Audible trial this January
Hitting your reading targets has never been easier with multiple books up for grabs for free this month
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Cruise passenger slams entitled woman who caused 'dining nightmare' over soup
A cruise passenger recently took to Reddit to share their experience with a difficult fellow passenger in one of the ship’s speciality restaurants, with terse words shared over the state of their soup
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Lost £6million treasure from deadly shipwreck to be salvaged 150 years later
The SS Pacific disappeared beneath the waves in 1875 while carrying an astonishing $8m (£6.3m) in today's prices in glittering gold cargo - and now it's set to be salvaged
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'I sleep with 300 people a year - I'm single because no man ticks all my boxes'
A self-confessed serial dater, who is planning on sleeping with 365 people this year, says that despite her busy dating life she cannot find someone who 'ever ticks all my boxes'
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Emmerdale star hints she's quit ITV soap as she posts clip about 'missing' show
Emmerdale actress Roxy Shahidi, 40, is known for her role as Leyla Harding in Emmerdale and made her first appearance in 2008
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Kompany has 'no regrets' on transfer decision that left ex-England star in tears
The Burnley boss went back on his offer of a one-year contract for the ex-England winger at Turf Moor in August - now the two men will come fact to face when Luton face the Clarets in the Premier League on Friday night
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The Traitors fans spot Ash's 'revenge' in clue during exit after show betrayal
The Traitors aired an explosive twist during Wednesday night's episode as one contestant found themselves "stabbed in the back" by their fellow co-stars
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Cheapest and most expensive petrol stations ranked - including Tesco and Shell
Morrisons was found to be the cheapest retailer for fuel, according to the RAC Foundation, but the most expensive was Shell - you can see the full breakdown below
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Christina Aguilera cancels Vegas residency after two shows amid health battle
Christina Aguilera announced her Sin City residency at the Venetian Resort back in October, and won praise from fans after her opening weekend on December 30 and 31
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Britain's best pub announced as cosy 'community' boozer inside 16th century shop
George and Louise Greenaway of the Tamworth Tap, Staffordshire, said it was "beyond incredible" after their boozer won the National Pub of the Year award again
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Man Utd fans left fuming by Sancho's actions before first Dortmund session
Jadon Sancho has sealed his return to Borussia Dortmund on loan until the end of the season and the Manchester United winger kissed the badge ahead of his first training session