All news for 2024-02-17

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Man with rare disease stunned as council claws back £50k he saved before trip
Nathan Lee Davies gave up social activities for years - instead saving up the money to spend on a dream trip. But when he told his support worker the council demanded the money back
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Sir Chris Hoy's brave plans as Team GB Olympics star shares cancer diagnosis
Support has been widespread for Olympic gold medalist Sir Chris Hoy after the cycling star - who represented Team GB at multiple games - went public with his cancer diagnosis
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Prince Harry 'wants to bring his kids Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet to UK'
Prince Harry's children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, have not spent much time in the UK - but the Duke of Sussex wants them to see their cousins more often
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Corrie star placed on sex offenders list after naked pub rampage
Actress Imogen Boorman, who played Vanessa Morgan, has been placed on the sex offender's list after stripping naked in a pub, laying on the bar drinking straight from the beer taps, and hitting a punter in the face
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Two skyscrapers joined by daring ‘skybridge’ to soar over New York skyline
The brand new site will feature a huge infinity pool, a bridge connecting two towers in New York's skyline and a museum containing pieces of the original Berlin wall
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Rob Brydon breaks silence on Gavin and Stacey Christmas special rumours
Gavin and Stacey co-creator Ruth Jones denied rumours of a Christmas special earlier this week, with co-star Rob Brydon now weighing in on the reports
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Gerrard's Saudi Arabia nightmare ends as Liverpool legend issues 5-word response
Al Ettifaq, managed by former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, ended their 110-day winless run on Thursday night with a 2-0 victory over Al Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League
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Woman's horror after walking in on boyfriend having 'monthly scrub' with his mum
Becca Cinelli shared a horrifying story about a six-month relationship where her boyfriend slept with four other people and once a month he would get scrubbed down by his mum in a three-inch bath
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BBC presenter left red-faced after ruining family surprise on live TV
BBC viewers were left in hysterics when presenter Kawser Quamer spoiled her niece's birthday surprise live on air
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Banishers Ghosts of New Eden devs on bringing its romantic ghost story to life
In celebration of the game's launch earlier this week, Don't Nod Entertainment discusses the road to bringing its single-player Action RPG to PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
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Owners vow to never to leave pets alone after dog's tragic act of loneliness
A dog who missed his owner when they went out was captured on camera doing the sweetest thing - and it's caused people to say they'll never leave their pets again
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One royal is not required to bow or curtsy to anyone - and it's not Kate
The Royal Family has undergone a lot of changes since the late Queen died and King Charles took to the throne - and it now means that one royal woman no longer has to curtsy to anyone
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Ferguson's unusual reason for snubbing Henderson that angered Rodgers
Sir Alex Ferguson once passed up the opportunity to sign Jordan Henderson for Manchester United - and his reason for doing so left Brendan Rodgers feeling offended
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High street retailer nailing the trench trend and these are our top picks
New Look has twice as many trench coat offerings as other retailers - our Fashion and Beauty team put them to the test to see if they really could be a designer alternative for a fraction of the price
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Emotional Lulu breaks down in tears as she shares heartbreaking loss
Singer Lulu struggled to hold back her emotions as she spoke about the heartbreaking moments her parents died and her relationship with them
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Harry 'keen on sensational royal return to duty' nearly 4 years after exit
Prince Harry has reportedly told friends he is willing to take on a temporary role in the Royal Family while King Charles undergoes cancer treatment after several 'warm exchanges'
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Trailblazing Premier League star owns London restaurant where Diana was regular
Former Premier League star Thomas Hitzlsperger has had a varied career since hanging up his boots, including owning a famous London restaurant and becoming a CEO
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Emily Atack struggling to cope with two 'hideous' health issues during pregnancy
Former Inbetweeners Emily Atack has shared with fans that she is struggling with 'hideous' health issues as she prepares for the birth of her first child with scientist partner Dr Garner
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Prince Harry's televised interview 'was PR' but he is 'keen to build bridges'
Prince Harry has been in Canada to promote the 2025 Invictus Games, and while in Vancouver, the Duke of Sussex gave a rare televised interview to Good Morning America
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Pensioner attacked by two massive terriers as they mauled beloved dog to death
Ann Baker, 75, had been out walking her beloved eight-year-old Missy when she was set upon and attacked by two aggressive Staffordshire Bull Terriers who savaged her so badly she died, and even bit the pensioner too
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Jack Tweed's sinister warning to Bobby Brazier ahead of Celebrity Big Brother
Jade Goody's widower Jack Tweed has offered a stark word of warning to Bobby Brazier amid rumours the Strictly Come Dancing and EastEnders star is about to follow in his mum's footsteps and enter the Big Brother house
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Cher's toxic family and relationships with kids as son bans her from wedding
Cher went through two divorces and had two children, Chaz Bono and Elijah Blue Allman, from her ex-husbands, but she does not have a good relationship with either of them
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Pochettino disagrees with Boehly plan as Chelsea boss makes feelings clear
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has made his presence felt at Stamford Bridge, both in terms of making big-money signings and completing other deals behind the scenes
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Arsenal given Neto transfer answer as Wolves star becomes prime summer target
Pedro Neto has become a top target for Arsenal for the summer transfer window, though talk of a potential transfer for the attacker has taken Wolves boss Gary O'Neil by surprise
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Argos launches half term toy sale and shoppers spot way to get free toys
The sale includes discounts on Lego, Disney, Barbie, Turtles and more during half term