All news for 2024-02-25

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Plumber shares how to unblock sink in 5 minutes for £2 - without a plunger
This sink-unblocking hack isn't just incredibly quick to clear any blockage without a plunger, it also will only cost you a mere £2 - and the best part is, it's expert-approved
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Meghan's real first name is not Meghan - and Prince Harry's is different too
They may both be known to the world as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle - but it seems that by coincidence, the first names on their birth certificates are different to the ones they go by
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Simple £2.99 hack to remove pet hair from the home 'works like a dream'
Dog and cat fluff really is a nuisance, getting everywhere from your sofa to your curtains. Thank goodness, then, for this neat hack to get rid of it all in a flash
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The Nacon Daija Arcade Stick is one of the best arcade sticks I've ever used
If you're looking to get a great arcade stick, there aren't many better than the Nacon Daija Arcade Stick
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Graham Norton's full message when he shocked fans by quitting show live on air
Graham Norton shocked fans when he announced he's quitting his Virgin Radio show, which he's presented since 2021
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Mel B had painful electric brain therapy after ending abusive marriage
Iconic Spice Girl Mel B has previously spoken out about her 10-year marriage, in which she claims to have been abused by ex Stephen Belafonte - she had the 'extreme' therapy as a last resort
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Inside BBC Silent Witness star Emilia Fox's vibrant and bohemian London home
Emilia Fox, star of ITV drama Strangers, has a vibrant and bohemian home in London. The Silent Witness actress shares her home with her seven-year-old daughter Rose
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Angry neighbours stage protest to stop installation of huge 30ft broadband poles
Residents in Southport, Merseyside mounted their latest protest against Openreach over their plans to put up telegraph poles in the town - and once again stopped work from going ahead
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Queen Camilla's son's cheeky 'hungover' comment at Harry and Meghan's wedding
Tom Parker Bowles was among the many high profile guests attending Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding in 2018 - and he made a very candid comment as he arrived at the church
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You've been using tap water wrong - and error could make you really ill
In the UK we know it's safe to drink tap water, but according to a little-known piece of government advice, there's a mistake some people might be making that could cause health issues
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Ian Wright names the Chelsea star he wishes Mikel Arteta had signed for Arsenal
Chelsea star Cole Palmer is considered one of the signings of the Premier League season and Arsenal legend Ian Wright wishes that Mikel Arteta had snapped him up first
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'Cheeky' grandmother, 104, shares her secrets to living a long and happy life
Henrietta "Hetty" Thornber, who turned 104 today, has spoken of her long and eventful life in which she survived the Blitz as a twenty-something in Bootle, Merseyside
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Lee Anderson wouldn't have been suspended if he'd said sorry, says Deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden told the BBC's Sunday withLaura Kuenssberg that he doesn't believe Lee Anderson intended to be Islamophobic and defended Suella Braverman
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Bobby Brazier and Ellie Leach head into flat together after late night stroll
Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Leach and Bobby Brazier have been spending a lot of time together since the actress moved to London amid rumours of a romance between the pair
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Bianca Censori 'behaved well' for husband Kanye West at Milan Fashion Week
Bianca Censori 'behaved well' for husband Kanye West at Milan Fashion Week, which comes after the husband-and-wife duo attended the Marni fashion show in the week
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Scientists might have found secret cause of long Covid's dreaded 'brain fog'
Scientists in Ireland say just under 50%of long Covid patients have some form of lingering neurological effect such as cognitive decline, fatigue and brain fog which affects their lives
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'Rich man's paradise' private island abandoned after string of grizzly murders
Local people do not visit the Italian island of Gaiola because of ancient legends and stories about disappearances and unexplained deaths. There were also a string of murders in its ancient history
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Simon Cowell blasted for ‘setting a bad example’ on Saturday Night Takeaway
Saturday Night Takeaway viewers were not impressed with Simon Cowell after he was pranked by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly for their ITV show
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Mikel Arteta and Kai Havertz in full agreement over "world-class" Arsenal star
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was quick to pay tribute to veteran midfielder Jorginho following his impressive performance in the 4-1 win over Newcastle at the Emirates
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Regular visits to same GP ‘improve patient health and reduce doctor workload’
The study found people did not take up more GP time consultations as their regular GP knew about their medical history. The findings were strong for older patients and those with chronic illnesses
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Top 12 changeable lifestyle factors that could lower risk of developing dementia
Dementia can stem from a multitude of reasons such as living on a busy road where there is pollution to having high blood pressure, not doing enough physical activity and drinking too much
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Bridget Jones 4 'begins filming in months and based on book with tragic twist'
Renee Zellweger will be back starring as Bridget Jones 23 years after the first film was first released in cinemas, with co-stars Colin Firth and Hugh Grant both returning 'in some capacity'
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Inside abandoned aquarium with cleaning chemicals and animal food gathering dust
Daniel Sims, an urban explorer, showed the first SeaLife centre in the country which opened its doors in 1979 before closing in October 2018. Food for the animals and cleaning materials were abandoned
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RMT union will support Jeremy Corbyn if he stands as independent says Mick Lynch
RMT boss Mick Lynch said Keir Starmer won't get a 'free pass' and said he would support Jeremy Corbyn if he stands as an independent candidate at the general election
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Harry must keep links with Britain to remain 'significant', says royal writer
Royal writer and photographer, Ian Lloyd, said that Prince Harry would need to keep his Britain links to remain a "significant person on the world stage" and people do not agree