All news for 2024-01-24

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Army chief warns ordinary Brits will be called up to fight if UK goes to war
General Sir Patrick Sanders, head of the British Army, is expected to warn there aren't enough troops in a major speech today - and the public will need to 'shift' mindset
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Easy read guide launched to help those with learning disabilities spot scams
The guide has been launched to give people accessible advice on crimes such as romance and impersonation scams
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Dancing On Ice format shake up as bosses announce big change for Sunday's show
Dancing on Ice returned earlier this month with Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern at the helm, and former boxer Ricky Hatton became the first celebrity to leave last week
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Top health and wellbeing goals for 2024 - like improving general fitness
Other things Brits hope to achieve this year include drinking less caffeine, and eating a more balanced diet - but one in 10 expect to fail these goals, the research found
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Music venues experienced 'worst year' for closures in a decade, report finds
The Music Venue Trust has called for political parties to require the "most successful parts" of the music industry to pay towards the cost of smaller venues in their forthcoming general election manifestos
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'Parents stole my college fund to pay for my seriously ill sister - I'm furious'
A young man set to head to college has asked social-media users if he was wrong for refusing to give up his education fund for a sibling who had fallen seriously ill
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BBC News' Martine Croxall must 'reapply for old job' after cost-cutting rebrand
BBC News presenter Martine Croxall has been off air for months after a cost-cutting rebrand and has reportedly now been told she must reapply for her old job along with four other colleagues
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Meghan Markle is regal in flowing black gown as she makes royal appearance
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry made a surprise appearance at the premiere of Bob Marley: One Love in Jamaica on Tuesday, and the Sussexes looked relaxed as they posed on the red carpet
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Sun-soaked city dubbed 'Europe's Garden' has 300 days of sun and bottomless wine
Claire Hewitt soaks up the culture in a sunny corner of Spain Murcia, which is known as the garden of Europe as many of the foods imported to our supermarkets are grown here.
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Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi clash in doubt as fans distraught over U-turn
Lionel Messi is due to fly to Saudi Arabia next week with Inter Miami, but an injury to Cristiano Ronaldo has cast doubt over the pair's showdown and forced Al-Nassr to postpone their tour of China
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Woman shares 'raw' bikini pics to show cellulite and imperfections are beautiful
Body positive influencer Ariella Nyssa has shared her 'real' and 'raw' bikini body online to promote self confidence and natural beauty in a bid to make women realise how much of what's online is fake
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AGA electric cooker advert banned over 'lowest running costs' claim
The ad for the AGA eR7 Series on the agaliving.com website stated that the range offered the lowest running costs for any heat-storage cast-iron range cooker
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Hero 50p ingredient melts away washing machine mould and limescale 'in one hour'
Your washing machine is arguably one of the most hard-working appliances in your home - banish mould and prolong the life of your appliance with this simple cleaning hack
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Ryan Gosling in furious reaction as Oscars snub Barbie's Margot Robbie and Greta
Barbie has caused a stir after this year's Oscar nominations were announced and Ryan Gosling was nominated but co-star Margot Robbie and director Greta Gerwig failed to get a mention
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British expats told to 'f*** off back where you came from' after church bell row
Not for the first time, expats in the Jordaan district of Amsterdam are up in arms over the bells of the Westerkerk, drawing the fury of locals - one of whom told them to go back to England
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Retired nurse who died falling down manhole in Storm Isha was 'selfless person'
Retired nurse Andrew Barker, 56, was killed when he fell down an exposed manhole on his way home in Bradford, West Yorkshire, after Storm Isha blew away nearby safety barriers
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Beautiful UK seaside town 'now a dump that hasn't been updated in 30 years'
Weston-super-Mare in Somerset is home to a long, sandy beach, a helicopter museum, Weston-super-Mare Museum, Grand Pier and the seasonal Wheel of Weston
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'My parents kept sickening lie my whole life - but DNA always tells the truth'
A woman has confessed how finding out a ‘sickening’ secret about her family tree has torn their family apart and has serious health repercussions for the future
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Neville questions Chelsea on absent star plans - "Really going to sell him?"
Conor Gallagher's future is up in the air at Chelsea with one week of the transfer window remaining and the midfielder has already drawn interest from West Ham, Tottenham and Newcastle United
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British Gas services to be integrated into Samsung SmartThings app
The new partnership will see the energy supplier's PeakSave scheme be introduced to the tech giant's smart home monitoring app, SmartThings
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Aldi's £15 gin has just been voted the best in UK - and it's got a zingy twist
You don't have to break the bank to enjoy the nation's favourite botanical tipple. In fact, Aldi's £15 gin with a citrusy edge has won Gold at the prestigious World Gin Awards 2024. Would you look at that - it's Gin o'clock already
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Trump wins New Hampshire Primary - five bombshell moments that rocked the night
Donald Trump has won the New Hampshire Republican primary, paving way for a repeat of the 2020 showdown against Democrat Joe Biden. Here are the five biggest moments from the night
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'I've been shamed on flights for being fat - I've even been left with bruises'
A woman who has faced prejudice while flying is sharing her plus-size travel tips to help others feel more comfortable when they go on holiday, as anyone should be able to go abroad
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Kyrgios slams retirement claims despite making 'my time may be over' admission
Nick Kyrgios hinted on Wednesday that he is considering retiring from tennis after an injury-ravaged year, though the Australian has now moved to row back on those suggestions
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Warning drivers being charged £300 more for spreading out cost of car insurance
The average annual cost of monthly payments was £892, while the cost of paying annually in one go was £583.