All news for 2024-02-06

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Mystery of 'strange tasting water' that left hundreds without supply for days
Hundreds in the village of Fen Ditton in Cambridge went nearly a week without any water last month - but supplier Independent Water Networks has been unable to get to the bottom of the 'strange chemical taste'
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Brit backpacker almost bleeds to death after being stabbed in neck in Thai bar
Backpacker Hugo Mooney, from Bristol, was stabbed in the neck during a row at a bar on the 'Full Moon Party' island of Koh Pha Ngan in Thailand before being saved by a nearby doctor
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Signs of 'invisible illness' thyroid problems that can go undetected
An expert explains everything you need to know about looking after your thyroid - from getting enough sleep, reducing stress and eating a healthy, balanced diet, to the symptoms to watch for if it's not working correctly
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John Fury calls out Carl Froch for Wembley fight after war of words
John was furious with comments Froch made about his son Tyson's boxing career and has now called out 'The Cobra' for a fight at Wembley Stadium this year
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Owner of dog that mauled girl to death is now helping send XL Bullys across UK
Lee Wright, from Blackburn, has been found on social media to be sending XL Bullys north to Scotland, 14 years after his pet Snoop mauled 11-month-old Ava-Jayne Corles to death
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Mirror People’s Pet Awards - top award for inspirational prison dog scheme
Rachel Trafford, Founder at Restart Dogs, is putting her years as an animal behaviourist to good use
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Prince Harry and King Charles' reunion won't happen 'while he's with Meghan'
Prince Harry is heading to the UK after his father King Charles was diagnosed with cancer, but Lady Colin Campbell believes there is no possibility of 'a genuine rapprochement'
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Mum horrified as parents shave her young daughter's hair off without consent
A young mum was absolutely distraught when her parents shaved her 11-month-old baby's hair off without asking, but they insisted that their actions were completely acceptable
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Captain Tom's daughter's spa demolition enters 7th day - and it's still not gone
Work to demolish Hannah Ingram-Moore's spa building on the grounds of the family home in Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire, is continuing today ahead of the council's final deadline
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Phil Mickelson boasts barely-believable record Tiger Woods can't even match
Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods have gone toe-to-toe on a number of occasions throughout their careers, but one column Mickelson is clear in is his hole-in-one tally
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Carl Woods makes savage dig at 'disloyal' Katie Price after bailiffs visit her
Former Love Island star Carl Woods has taken to his Instagram stories to make a number of digs at his ex-fiancée Katie Price following their recent split
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PM claims he's 'not a betting person' but old interview clip exposes truth
The PM defended a £1,000 bet with Piers Morgan on Rwanda deportations as he said he was 'taken by surprise' and is 'not a betting person' - but an unearthed clip suggests otherwise
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Lionel Messi responds after Inter Miami fans lash out after pre-season chaos
Football fans in Hong Kong were left disappointed when Lionel Messi did not feature in the friendly over the weekend and the Inter Miami star has now made an address
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Frankie Bridge terrified after discovering tumour in neck after headache scan
Loose Women star Frankie Bridge has opened up about the terrifying experience of being diagnosed with a benign tumour after suffering with chronic headaches
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Prince Harry's visit' holds 'importance' for King Charles amid cancer treatment
Prince Harry will be visiting his father King Charles amid cancer battle. A royal expert told Good Morning America that the visit will be "important" to the King
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Harry lands in UK to rush to King Charles' side after cancer diagnosis
It is believed that King Charles personally told both of his sons Prince William and Prince Harry about his cancer diagnosis and the Duke of Sussex had raced back to the UK after learning the news
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Giovanni Pernice 'fought with Michelle Visage every day' amid Strictly 'feud'
Giovanni Pernice's former Strictly Come Dancing partner Michelle Visage has defended the professional dancer and said 'not everyone can handle' his tough approach
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Ski firm cancels holidays after 'extraordinary challenges' of Covid and Brexit
Powder White has ceased trading immediately and cancelled holidays, citing Brexit, Covid and the rising cost of living as reasons why the specialist firm has shut its doors
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Meghan Markle takes shelter in flood-hit Montecito as Harry jets to visit King
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s home in Montecito is among many celebrity mansions under siege from the extreme weather in California, with power cuts and severe flooding hitting the state over the next few days
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Ofgem confirms new compensation rules for customers – and you could be owed £30
Under current rules, energy firms must pay customers £30 compensation if the switch is not completed within 15 working days - but this is being cut to five days
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Mum praises 'individual lunch box' her son got at a party but people are divided
A mum's innocent social media post praising a thoughtful party planner has sparked debate as some parents can't get onboard with the concept. Others think it's a lovely thing to do
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PS5 update – DualSense gets upgrade in latest PS5 beta
This latest PS5 beta update is heavily focused on audio, but there are some screen sharing improvements too.
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Construction costs rise as Red Sea shipping disruption hits building firms
Building firms have seen the first jump in building costs since last autumn as Red Sea disruption sent shipping prices higher, according to a report
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Caver suffers 'worst possible' death wedged upside down in 24cm gap for 28 hours
John Edward Jones was an experienced explorer when he embarked on an unmapped cave expedition in Utah in 2009, which tragically ended with his body sealed inside forever
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MAFS UK star says new series is being filmed and will be 'very different'
Married At First Sight UK's Paul Bruson admits that while the show is often dramatic, the upcoming series which has already started filming will be extremely different