All news for 2024-03-09

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'I was addicted to shopping. By the time I found why I'd blown £40k'
Maddy Alexander-Grout was just 18 when she was offered credit cards at her university's freshers' fair - but she didn't realise she would one day have to pay all the money back
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King Charles still uses late Queen's clever home hack that fans went wild for
Eagle-eyed royal fans have spotted that King Charles has continued to use the same clever home hack as his late mother Queen Elizabeth that went viral back in 2019
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Woman sparks heated debate over 'controversial' office roast dinner
A woman's weekday office lunch has sparked debate online and even made it to TV - she said her meals 'feels illegal' and one joked she 'needs a disciplinary' for her choice
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The Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers funeral plans detailed after tragic death
The Hairy Bikers star Si King announced the death of his co-star and best friend Dave Myers late last month. Dave talked about his funeral in an interview from 2014
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Liverpool and FSG's ambitious proposal finally sways Michael Edwards over return
Michael Edwards helped underpin Liverpool's success with Jurgen Klopp at the helm and he is now on the brink a return, albeit in a different role to the one he previously held
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More Boeing fears as Alaska Airlines flight carrying pets lands with door open
In another unnerving incident involving Alaska Airlines, a plane flying from Los Cabo to Portland International airport landed with its cargo door slightly ajar
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Tom Kerridge thought he'd die due to daily alcohol intake of over 16 pints
Michelin-starred TV chef Tom Kerridge was drinking excessively, with the star admitting he knew he had to completely cut alcohol out before his lifestyle cost him his life
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Prue Leith controversy explained as she admits to drowning litter of kittens
Prue Leith, who currently hosts her show Cotswold Kitchen on ITV, previously revealed in her memoir that she drowned a litter of kittens as a child in South Africa
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Driver receives parking ticket after leaving note demanding not to be fined
One driver begged a parking attendant not to give them 'another fine' because it wasn't their fault the council were having 'technical problems' - but the attendant ignored them
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Will Smith and Chris Rock slap incident's impact on the Oscars explained
How the Will Smith and Chris Rock slap incident impacted upon the Oscars has been unveiled by a Hollywood guru, two years after the famous incident took place
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Carrie Johnson's daughter rushed to hospital in 'grim' chaos before Mother's Day
Carrie Johnson has shared a 'grim' 48 hours in which all three of her children were struck down with a 'vomiting virus' and daughter Romy needed to be taken to hospital after an accident at nursery
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Big Brother icon confirms he's set to welcome another child in joyous statement
Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian, who already share their one year old daughter Blake, have been relentlessly advocating for the rights of parents who welcome their children through surrogacy
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Ten Hag's dig at Man Utd medical staff speaks volumes after 'frustrating' advice
Manchester United have had to deal with a host of injury problems this term and Erik ten Hag has been left frustrated after being told incorrect timelines for player recoveries
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Meghan's awkward moments at SXSW Festival - 'prostitute' comment and hug snub
Meghan Markle spoke about feminism, mental health and social media during a panel discussion alongside Brooke Shields, Katie Couric and Nancy Wang Yuen at the SXSW Festival
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Orchids will 'constantly' bloom if one ingredient is added to water monthly
It's important to know what steps you need to take to ensure your orchids are constantly thriving - thankfully one plant expert has shared her useful tip to help them bloom
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Prince Harry's 'anxiety' as Meghan Markle slams 'abuse' in powerful speech
Prince Harry watched from the front row as his wife Meghan Markle took to the stage at SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas on Friday
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Painkiller side effect warning as paracetamol and ibuprofen may lead to strokes
Medicines such as paracetamol and ibuprofen are effective at providing pain relief, but there are a number of side effects you should be aware of before taking them
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'My step-brother wants half my inheritance - I don't know what to offer him'
When a woman's step-brother asked for half of the inheritance her mum had left her, she was left baffled, and adamant that her mum hadn't wanted the money to be split that way - but she didn't want to fall out
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'Mum keeps letting child pick flowers out my garden on school run - I'm fed up'
A woman was left seething when a woman and her child repeatedly kept picking flowers off the bush in her garden, leaning over to do so - but she didn't know whether to tell them to stop
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McDonald's workers threaten to quit over 'horrendous' new uniform with joggers
The new uniform, which features jogging bottoms and beanies, was blasted by staff who hoped it was just an April Fool's joke - with some even threatening to leave
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'Silent epidemic' of high cholesterol sparks health warning - how to check yours
High cholesterol does not usually cause symptoms and people often discover they have it when it is too late, which is why experts describe the condition as a 'silent epidemic'
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Millie Bobby Brown fires back at fans accusing her of putting on 'new voice'
Millie Bobby Brown has responded after she faced criticism from fans over her appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, with some accusing her of trying to sound more American
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Mexican cartel members seen laughing after chopper carrying US soldiers crashes
The National Guard confirmed the three soldiers and a Border Patrol agent were taking to the air to 'keep watch for illicit drug and human trafficking as well as undocumented immigrants'
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Diana's 'fairy dust' wedding veil was agonised over by secret embroiderer
The wedding dress of Princess Diana went down in fashion history as one of the monarchy's most memorable looks, but the work that went into creating her 'fairy dust' veil was all done secretly
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Create a trendy 'wild garden' look - without lifting a green finger
If you are looking to jump on the wild garden trend - but less keen about putting your gardening gloves on - then you're in luck. As cultivating that highly sought-after untamed al fresco look in 2024 is thrillingly achievable - even for those without green fingers