All news for 2024-02-18

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Steve Wright 'completely shut down' after ex died as son shares sad update
BBC Radio 2 Steve Wright's is said to have suffered deeply after the death of his ex-wife Cyndi Robinson four years ago, with neighbours saying he became withdrawn and 'stopped going out'
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Liverpool legend John Barnes is not taking Arsenal title bid seriously
Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal look set to compete for the Premier League title heading into the final months of the season but John Barnes is yet to be convinced by the Gunners
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Ex-Post Office boss claims he was told to stall on compensation until election
Henry Staunton, who was chair of the Post Office, claimed a senior civil servant told him to stall on paying compensation to Horizon victims such as ex-postmaster Alan Bates
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Barcelona identify No.1 target to replace Xavi in potential blow to Liverpool
Both Liverpool and Barcelona are on the hunt for new bosses ahead of next season following their bombshell exit announcements but the pair’s hunt could potentially collide
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McFly tease huge news as Danny Jones wins Masked Singer as fans make same demand
McFly singer and guitarist Danny Jones won the Masked Singer UK and was finally unveiled as Piranha, beating Cricket, Lamar Obika, and Bigfoot, Alex Brooker, to the top spot on the hit ITV singing competition
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Cleaning expert shares 65p hack that restores burnt pans with no scrubbing
Ever struggled with cleaning your burnt pans and oven trays? There's one simple and effective way to help you with the task that will leave them looking good as new
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Terrifying moment 'ghost' shouts at paranormal investigator in derelict castle
Tony, who has been ghoul hunting for the last 15 years, says one of the ghosts even shared a joke with him - as he heard several voices emerge from a 17th century dungeon
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Horrific headless crocodile mysteriously washes up on tourist beach
The headless remains of the crocodile was washed up near the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa in Jalisco, Mexico. It caused concern among visitors and locals who speculated about its appearance
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Lumps and bumps under your skin that could be signs of deadly high cholesterol
High cholesterol levels are not immediately obvious, but there are common signs and symptoms to suggest you're at risk of the 'silent killer', including unusual bumps underneath your skin
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Cats 'run a mile' away from 'scaredy cat plant' - making it perfect for gardens
If your beautiful flower beds are being tarnished by cats, or you're tired of being gifted dead mice, there is a non-toxic herb that experts have praised for deterring the furry creatures for good
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Sickening moment urban explorer finds remains at ex-animal testing facility
Urbex explorers Gabby and Sonny discovered an abandoned research facility complete with its own autopsy theatre and even cages where animals were kept – but the most horrific finds were old specimens
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Abandoned UK cinema 'frozen in time' with rotting food stands and movie posters
An urban explorer found an old cinema closed during the pandemic. The images area reminder of how Covid-19 affected businesses and provide a chilling reminder of the devastating period
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Labour demands Putin stands trial at the Hague after killing of Alexei Navalny
The Shadow Foreign Secretary demanded the Russian leader be put before an international tribunal as the UK considers more sanctions after the death of the opposition leader
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Harry's 'plans for return similar to failed exit strategy' as William refuses
Prince Harry's offer to return to the royal fold on a temporary basis is similar to what the hybrid role he proposed amid Megxit before stepping down in 2020 to move to the US
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Guardiola makes Haaland promise after furious Man City star pushes away camera
Erling Haaland failed to score from nine shots as Manchester City drew with Chelsea, but Pep Guardiola remains fully behind the Norwegian despite his difficult run of form
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New UK weather maps show when 'double snow event' will hit - check your area
This weekend is set to be wet and rainy for many but clouds are slowly clearing to the south leading to some bright spells and blue skies as the week ahead could see snow
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'I'm a baby name consultant - consider 3 things when choosing a unique name'
A baby name consultant has warned parents-to-be that the name they're thinking about for their bundle of joy may not be the one - but there are steps to take to figure it out
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Meghan Markle makes one major change to her face amid glam Californian makeover
Meghan Markle has made one major change to her face amid her very glam Californian makeover, which comes after the Duchess was in Canada with her husband for a trip
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Sterling disappointed at Chelsea's late Man City lapse as new demand issued
Raheem Sterling scored the opening goal of the game as Chelsea earned a draw against Manchester City but may have been left frustrated with their finishing at the Etihad Stadium
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Phillip Schofield and ex lover sign gagging orders so TV host can 'sleep easy'
Phillip Schofield and his former lover, who the presenter embarked on an affair with as they worked together on ITV's This Morning, have signed non-disclosure agreements to prevent details of their romance ever being made public
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Mum finds perfect names for twins - until pal points out seafood link
A mum was left in an awkward predicament after he best friend pointed out the fact the names of her twins had a bizarre seafood link - but it wasn't obvious at first
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Banish stubborn mould from windows and slash energy bills with savvy £4 trick
Mould that grows on your window can be frustrating, but home improvement specialist Jamie Jones has revealed his cost-effective trick for banishing the stubborn fungi
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Cillian Murphy's wife and simple life away from camera with no internet or phone
Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy lives a very quiet life away from the spotlight with his wife and two sons as he ditches internet and mobile phone connections
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Woman drops out of brother's wedding as family cruelly claim she'll ruin the day
A woman has shared her devastation as her family are cruelly pushing her out of her brother's wedding day - she doesn't know how to break the news to her sibling
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This Hypnia Mattress is incredibly comfortable and is more than £1000 off
Our reviewer Joanna Kania had been trying to find a new kingsize mattress for quite some time when Hypnia pulled this one out of the bag- a hybrid mattress which has given her and her husband both a better nights sleep