All news for 2024-01-15

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Andy Murray dumped out of Australian Open after first round defeat
Andy Murray was beaten in the first round of the Australian Open as Argentine Tomás Martín Etcheverry secured a straight sets victory in Melbourne to end the Brit's hopes
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Alpine chief sacked with Szafnauer set for F1 return as new team emerges
Otmar Szafnauer was ousted as Alpine F1 team principal last summer while long-serving sporting director Alan Permane also left the team after 34 years of service
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Ryan Gosling's hilarious reaction to winning award for 'I'm Just Ken' goes viral
Barbie actor Ryan Gosling had a truly hilarious reaction to an award win at the Critics Choice Awards this weekend, with this reaction now turned into iconic meme
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Drivers face being stranded as Arctic snow and ice blast to spark travel chaos
Motorists have been warned they could become stranded thanks to snow and ice set to hit Scotland, parts of England and Northern Ireland, with people urged to plan ahead
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Xavi issues apology as pressure mounts on Barca boss after Real Madrid mauling
Xavi watched on as his Barcelona side were well beaten by Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup and he apologised to the club's fans as their struggles continue
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Full list of top Tories set for defeat as poll shows 1997-style election wipeout
The YouGov survey of 14,000 people indicates Cabinet big beasts such as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and Defence Secretary Grant Shapps could lose their seats at the general election
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Holly Willoughby hailed a 'goddess' by Dancing On Ice fans during TV return
The new series of Dancing on Ice kicked off on Sunday night, with Holly Willoughby returning to our TV screens after a few months away
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Rory McIlroy once posed as photographer to catch a glimpse of hero Tiger Woods
Rory McIlroy has become modern golf's biggest name alongside Tiger Woods in recent years, but as a teenager the Northern Irishman went to extreme measures to get close to his hero
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Family's heartbreak as baby diagnosed with rare cancer after dentist trip
George McGovern, 39, and Joanne Sergeant, 34, who welcomed their daughter Ellie-Mae in October 2022, have revealed their horror after finding she had stage four neuroblastoma following a routine dental check up in Runcorn
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Britain's first ever 35C heated lido is closed - despite locals paying £500,000
Bosses at Jubilee Pool in Penzance, Cornwall, can't afford to keep the water warm despite the £1.8million upgrade only three years ago, and they've shut it for the winter
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Jose Mourinho booed as Roma suffer another damaging blow to Serie A hopes
Roma are slipping down the Serie A table under Jose Mourinho's management and could fail to qualify for Europe next season if results don't improve between now and May
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Borussia Dortmund chief's verdict on Sancho only adds to Ten Hag mystery
Jadon Sancho had constant issues at Manchester United according to Erik ten Hag but those at Borussia Dortmund see a completely different side to the winger, who has returned on loan
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Inside 'drug capital of the south' where kids avoid sitting on dealers' benches
Boscombe is an area of Bournemouth, Dorset, popular with tourists for its beaches and characterful charm but some locals argue the neighbourhoods has long had a drug problem
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Cold Weather Payments of £25 issued to 10,000 Brits - full list of postcodes
Cold Weather Payments are made to people in England and Wales who receive a range of benefits and are triggered during cold spells between November 1 and March 31
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Gary Neville admits giving Man Utd targets "bad advice" over transfers
Manchester United have gone after a host of players in the transfer market over the past decade and Gary Neville has waxed lyrical about the club to them - admitting that may have been an error
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Only 3% of people can spot the hidden cat in deceptively tricky optical illusion
People have been left scratching their heads after trying to find the hidden cat in this deceptively tricky optical illusion - are you one of the 3% who can find it?
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Roy Keane opens up on his "few rows" with Premier League star after new record
Former Manchester United and Ireland star Roy Keane opened up on some of his past rows with the evergreen player, suggesting some would find it "hard to believe"
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Kate's 'household rule' is so strict George, Charlotte and Louis can't break it
While at home, the Princess of Wales and her husband Prince William reportedly have one firm household rule that their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis must stick to
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Harrison Ford fans fear he's retiring after spotting clues in awards speech
Harrison Ford was honoured with the Career Achievement Award at the Critics' Choice Awards, but fans were left in tears as they worried it could be a 'retirement speech'
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Temperatures to plunge amid 756-mile-long snow and ice warning
The Met Office has projected temperatures will feel as low as -9C in parts of the UK amidst a huge stretch of snow, with as much as 10cm to fall over the coming days
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Roy Keane sheds light on Sir Alex Ferguson kicking boot at David Beckham
David Beckham was left with a cut above his left eye after Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson kicked a boot at him and Roy Keane has now given his side of the story
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Surprising origin of Blue Monday - why it may be less depressing than you think
Blue Monday, the third January of the month, is thought to be one of the most 'depressing' days of the year - but why? Several things can seem to hit us harder in January
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Liverpool eye Championship star as Bruno Guimaraes transfer clause emerges
Jurgen Klopp could be tempted to do business in the January transfer window, but Liverpool are much more likely to wait until the summer to sign more players
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Car expert shares vital checks drivers should do in snow before setting off
As yellow weather alerts have been issued for snow - Brits across the country are being urged to make sure their vehicle is in 'prime' condition before setting off to avoid breaking down or causing an accident
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Mayoral reacts to Arsenal transfer interest as Onana price tag emerges
Arsenal have not made any new signings so far this month, but the Gunners continue to be linked with players as Mikel Arteta looks to bring in some reinforcements