All news for 2024-02-12

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Famous UK seaside town at point of 'no return' looks like 'deserted film set'
Day trippers and holidaymakers once thronged to Britain's seaside resort towns but cheap flights and the rise of package holidays saw Brits abandon traditional holidays
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Romance scam victims using desperate new method to con victims out of cash
Fraud experts at the Insurance Fraud Bureau have warned about the new scam, which often starts with small claims and then increases over time, leaving victims stuck in a criminal funding cycle
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Newsboy’s Daily Double plus tips on every race from Tuesday's three meetings
Newsboy fancies his nap, Polar Princess, to be hot for her rivals at Newcastle and also hopes Lady In The Park can score at Ayr and complete his Daily Double
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Furious residents disgusted as 'poo park' floods with sewage again after rain
Residents said they faced the same problems every time a deluge descended on Bournville Park and the drains overflowed - as the downpour left it littered with waste and tampons
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Beyonce's Renaissance Act 2 details from release date to country vibes explained
One of the highlights of the Super Bowl this year was Beyonce's advert where she announced that she will be releasing a new album in March and immediately dropped two singles
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'Sound app could train the brain to tune out tinnitus noises in your head'
The debilitating impact of tinnitus can be improved in just weeks via a life-changing smartphone app that could help patients to simply tune out the noises in their head
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Kids returning from school trip find migrants hiding among suitcases in coach
One mum waiting to collect her child said the incident at Hounsdown School in Totton, Hampshire, was 'horrendous' after two men were found in the luggage compartment of a coach
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Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden review – Action RPG storytelling at its finest
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is an extremely confident RPG with excellent combat, characters, and a lore-rich world to explore.
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You need 'supersonic vision' to spot slippery snake hidden in fruity scene
A new brain teaser has been leaving people scratching their heads as they try to work out where the slippery snake is hiding - can you find it within one minute?
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How to make heart-shaped pancakes for Shrove Tuesday, according to a top chef
If you want to mix it up a bit this year for Pancake Day and make heart-shaped treats for your favourite person, the recipe is so simple, and your sweetheart will be seriously impressed
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Neutering XL Bully dogs too young could lead to 'even more aggression'
XL Bullys must be registered on the exemption list or risk being confiscated as part of the government's new ban on the dog breed - but experts have warned about neutering or spaying them too young
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Man has 2 guesses to remember forgotten password or lose £200million of Bitcoin
Stefan Thomas would have been £200million richer if only he could remember a forgotten password - but if he gets it wrong, the money will be lost to him forever
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William 'can't win' as he juggles Kate's recovery with duty amid Charles' cancer
Prince William may have to be poised to fill in for King Charles, who is currently undergoing cancer treatment, at the same time that Williams' wife the Princess of Wales is recovering from major surgery
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'Monster Mansion' jail inmates from paedo rockstar to 'cannibal' in glass box
Evil child killer Roy Whiting and triple murderer Robert Maudsley are amongst the notorious and dangerous criminals locked up in HMP Wakefield in West Yorkshire
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s unusual Valentine's Day plans explained
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have disclosed their Valentine's Days and the couple is set to travel for the upcoming holiday
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Goalkeepers won't be exempt from blue cards - leaving teams with awkward choice
Premier League managers would be exempt from blue cards under rules outlined - but there are no special exemptions for goalkeepers, who would be sent to the sin bin for 10 minutes
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Man dies after being mauled by three Rottweilers while out on a jog in the woods
Paolo Pasqualini, 39, was jogging in the woods when he came across the three Rottweilers - and was mauled to death as horrified witnesses were powerless to help
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UK town dubbed 'Costa Del Dole' suffers new blow as high street staple shuts
A major high street institution is set to close its branch in a seaside town dubbed 'Costa Del Dole' due to what it describes as 'changes in customer behaviour'
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Deontay Wilder gives new excuse for Parker loss that ruined Anthony Joshua plans
Wilder ruined a two-fight deal with Anthony Joshua when he lost to Parker and has now blamed his performance on travelling from America to Saudi Arabia for the fight
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Inside Sarah Payne's tragic final moments as twisted killer is attacked in jail
The despicable murder of eight-year-old Sarah Payne horrified people up and down the country, and her vile killer Roy Whiting has repeatedly been attacked behind bars
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Swap Apple for Sky Mobile, as we find unbeatable iPhone 15 Pro Max price
Opting for this contract works out hundreds of pounds cheaper
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Bagpuss star Emily now and wild theory that left fans fearing she'd died
As classic children's TV show Bagpuss turns 50, we take a look at what child star Emily Firmin is up to nowadays, from her creative career to her passion for the environment
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Firm part-owned by Rishi Sunak's wife got millions in Government contracts
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s wife Akshata Murty holds a £619million stake in Infosys, which saw an almost 50% increase in its public sector work last year, figures have releaved
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Brits can book an adults-only soft play with a ball pit, laser tag and karaoke
Adventurers After Dark zones in Cheddar and Taunton, Somerset, offers laser tag battles, immersive freedom gaming, rock-star karaoke sessions, and a fully-licensed bar stocked with a cocktails and alcoholic slushies
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Linda Robson's rocky love life from serial cheater to 'sexless' marriage
Loose Women favourite Linda Robson admits she is happily single and 'can't be bothered' to date after a difficult romance and recent separation from her husband Mark Dunford