All news for 2024-02-18

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Beautiful 'rat repellent' plants to deter rodents from lurking in your garden
Some of us will have dealt with the pesky rodents invading our gardens but we've probably not been sure what to do - thankfully one expert has shared a useful tip to deal with the problem
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Man City owners announce 'football collaboration agreement' with another club
Manchester City’s owners the City Football Group have already purchased a number of clubs across world football including current La Liga title challengers Girona and have now added another side to their portfolio
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Grealish to become an uncle as sister announces pregnancy with model boyfriend
Kiera Grealish, 22, is set to give birth to her first child with model boyfriend, Josh Murphy in August. The pair shared the news on Instagram adding it was a "dream come true"
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Ex-YouTube CEO's son found dead in college dorm room as investigation launched
Marco Troper, 19, was found dead in a Clark Kerr campus dorm at the University of California, Berkeley, on Tuesday. He was the son of former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki
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Andy Robertson opens up on new role as Liverpool injuries continue to pile up
Andy Robertson has returned from injury to play a key role in Liverpool's Premier League title push, featuring for all 90 minutes as the Reds smashed Brentford on Saturday
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Tory minister pocketed £8,000 pay-off then returned to job seven weeks later
Maria Caulfield received £7,920 in severance when she was sacked as a Health Minister in September 2022, but kept the money when she returned to her old department weeks later
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Woman explains which men make 'worst lovers' - and dating query she always asks
Dating can be a daunting experience even if it means you'll end up finding the right person but one woman says she doesn't waste time and asks her dates one all-important question
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Man dies of heart attack and in row with builders accessing land, partner claims
Stephen Habberley, 64, an SAS veteran, had a long running row with Keys Group who often carried out work in the lane behind where they rented and suffered a heart attack after getting in a dispute with builders
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Steve Wright 'offered his Radio 2 afternoon show back' days before his death
Following the death of Steve Wright at the age of 69 this week, a close friend of the BBC broadcaster has revealed he was offered the chance to return to his weekday afternoon show which had been taken over by Scott Mills
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Navalny’s body ‘found covered in bruises’ fuelling fears Putin had him killed
Just one day after Alexei Navalny, once Vladimir Putin's largest political opponent, was seen healthy and in good spirits, making his jailer laugh, he was announced to have died before Russian authorities refused to hand over the body
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Saka admits only Arsenal regret amid blistering Gunners form - "It's coming!"
Bukayo Saka has scored twice in both of Arsenal's last two games, but has admitted he can play even better as the Gunners look to win the Premier League title this season
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Madeleine McCann suspect 'removed birthmark after alleged rape’, court hears
British youngster Madeleine McCann vanished from the holiday apartment she'd been in, in Praia da Luz, Portugal, as her parents dined elsewhere with friends as the prime suspect in the case stands on trial, accused of other crimes
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Ritchie snaps back at claims of Newcastle crisis amid major Bournemouth regret
Matt Ritchie played a major role in Newcastle's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth at St James' Park on Saturday and has attempted to explain why the Magpies haven't quite managed to hit the heights of last season
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Teen thrown from her car after seeing boyfriend kiss another girl finds new love
Kennedy Littledike had to have her leg amputated after a terrifying car crash in May 2021, but she now has a prosthetic leg and is in a happy relationship with her new boyfriend
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NHS warning signs of rare cancer which can go undetected for years
Incidences of thyroid cancer are slated to jump a staggering 74 per cent by the year 2035 - but many symptoms can easily be dismissed for a common cold or bout of the flu. Here's what to look out for - and when to contact your GP
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Nigella Lawson shares 'correct' way to butter toast - and people are divided
Nigella Lawson caused controversy after showing her method of buttering her toast, with some fans thanking her for the tip and others saying it had 'put them off'
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Charles seen for first time since Harry's 'plans for royal return' bombshell
King Charles has been seen going to a Sunday church service on the Sandringham estate as he rests up amid his cancer treatment amid the row over Prince Harry returning to the Firm
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England humiliated by India in third Test as tourists hammered by 434 runs
Ben Stokes' side were well-beaten in Rajkot as young opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal starred for the dominant hosts, who go 2-1 up in the five-match series
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A 1,000-year-old castle with its own moat on sale for less than a home in London
Historic Wigmore Castle, in Herefordshire, is now being offered for £450,000 after failing to attract a buyer since going on the market six months ago - and is cheaper than a house in London
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Simple diabetes test can check if you are at risk - and need to get medical help
It can be difficult to spot the warning signs of type 2 diabetes if you're not familiar with them, but some simple questions will determine whether you have it, or are at risk
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Call to ban the 'cruel' tests that see animals force fed until half of them die
Ministers face calls to outlaw the controversial LD50 test which sees animals fed chemicals until half die, and also bring in a blanket ban on experiments on dogs
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Mark Zuckerberg walks out Alex Volkanovski - but champion is KO’d at UFC 298
UFC champion Volkanovski was joined by Zuckerberg for his UFC world title fight, but the Meta boss didn’t bring him any luck as he lost his world title by second-round knockout
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Six weird signs that your period is about to start - including exercise quirk
Unless you're completely regular, it can be difficult to know when you'll get your next period - but experts have shared the subtle sign you can look out for to give you a heads up
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'My dad, 49, got my 23-year-old friend pregnant - she's a complete gold-digger'
A woman felt completely betrayed by both her best friend and her dad when she discovered they started a relationship behind her back and were expecting a baby, despite their 26-year age gap
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Prince William believes 'nothing has changed' with Prince Harry amid 'feud'
Prince William is said to believe that 'nothing has changed' between him and Prince Harry amid the pair's alleged feud as the Duke of Sussex considers resuming royal duties