All news by author: Graeme Murray

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Best new diet for living longer and to lower risk of cancer and heart disease
The principle of the Southern European Traditional Atlantic Diet, is said to be better for health, while also protecting the planet and encouraging families to socialise outdoors
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Brit explorer finds entire building buried under ice and has incredible response
Chris Brown told followers he had discovered a whole building buried in Antarctica. A statue of former Russian leader, Vladimir Lenin was also spotted partly covered in snow in the remote location
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Head lice expert tackles boy's head with more nits than strands of hair
Rachel Maroun insists she loves her unique career as hair lice technician and was once the only technician in Australia as one wanted to do the job which sees her tackling hair lice infestations
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Beach warning for tourists as 'one of UK's most aggressive animals' lurks
Among the predators which frequent Britain are some creatures which keep their distance. Here we round up the UK's creatures that can attack or bite if provoked
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Beautiful UK village where alcohol is banned for a very strange reason
Villagers are quite content without alcohol being sold in the their neighbourhood and a booze ban introduced by the Cadbury family means the chocolate box village of Bournville has little crime
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'We ditched our house for a converted school bus – now we save £8,000 a year'
Alyssa Lydick and Johnathon Peck were struggling to pay bills and wondered how they would find a way out of their dilemma, when they found an old school bus which meant they were able to save
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Four easy food swaps to make in your diet to lower risk of 'silent killer'
Blood pressure checks have become more vital to prevent conditions such as strokes and heart attacks. But there are four food changes which can be made to reduce the risk of high readings
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Diabetes symptoms revealed as subtle skin change could be major warning sign
Diabetes can cause changes in the colour of your skin which can have an impact on its pigment. Experts believe the dark skin condition is related to the amount of insulin in your blood
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Inside 'UK's saddest shopping centre' with zero shops that now sits abandoned
The Bristol shopping centre has seen a gradual decline with many anchor stores leaving the area, which is now only occupied by pigeons, has been blighted by vandalism and 'stinks of urine'
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Tattoo fanatic spends £3,000 on metal hair spikes in body modification frenzy
Juluisz, who has over 28,700 followers on TikTok, has spent years amending his appearance in Munich and plans to get his entire body inked
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Five key signs to look for in harmless plant
In summer months, Japanese knotweed grows bunches of small, creamy white flowers - but its roots are bright orange and can break up, allowing it to grow further and become a blight for gardeners
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Mum transforms room into 'dive bar toilet' - 'you can smell urine from photos'
The couple decided to give their bathroom the grunge treatment , and they even encourage guests to scrawl on their walls as part of the '90s dive-bar look, which celebrated bands and venues of the era
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MOT warning for drivers as mechanic explains the 'stupidest' reason cars fail
Top mechanics say motorists are regularly failing their MOT tests because of stupid reasons - including having things hanging from their rearview mirror, which could lead to a fail
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The 5 common pests that can destroy your houseplants - and how you can stop them
Experts say some pests can be tackled if they're spotted nice and early - but houseplant bug infestations could quickly get out of hand if left untouched, leaving your pretty plants dying
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Disabled woman who broke both ankles in wheelchair accident denied pay out
Jemma Cook has had spina bifida since childhood and claims her council are not maintaining the highways. After breaking both her ankles she is now petitioning to get roads legislation changed
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Man with drug influenced psychosis fires gun at police and narrowly misses
Shaun Wakefield threatened his wife and dog in addition to firing a weapon at police officers who were called to his flat in Wales. He also pushed his wife to the floor
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Tourists brand picturesque village 'a dump' - but locals have brilliant response
The town of Tiverton in Devon was heavily criticised by visitors, but locals have defended its history and attractions. They claimed the reviews were unfair and said people in the town were lovely
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Putin ‘preparing to launch a nuclear weapon into space’
Sources have suggested Vladimir Putin is preparing to target satellites in space with nuclear weapons. The claims however, have been dismissed by a spokesman for the Russian president
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Key bladder cancer warning that's often mistaken for common health condition
A persistent need to urinate which also comes with pain can occur with bladder cancer. People should be wary as it is often thought a urinary tract infection can have similar symptoms
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Mum-of-four plagued by constant headaches discovers they're symptom of tumour
Jenny Dunlop has suffered persistent headaches since she was younger and thought thought they were stress-related or symptoms of long Covid and a hospital scan revealed a brain tumour
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Inside abandoned 1980s McDonald's branch that still has dirty grills
Vintage decor harking back to the 80s and ancient equipment and old monitors sit alongside abandoned grills and drinks machines which were once part of a happy destination for families
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Doctors urge Brits to get blood pressure checked – as it could save their lives
Having high blood pressure can cause strokes and heart attacks and other conditions such as vascular dementia or cardiovascular disease can also follow in later life. Getting it checked can save your life
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10 body noises you never want to hear – including 'exploding head syndrome'
It is perfectly normal to experience some body noises at night. But some noises can be a sign of a mores serious condition such as Tinnitus or Exploding Head Syndrome which are not welcome
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Haunting images of abandoned home show university certificate and Zimmer frame
The spooky images were taken by urbexer Kyle Urbex in Lincolnshire. They show that the home was lived in by an elderly couple John Fisher an Mary Angela Fisher with a person called Ursula
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Valentine's Day symptoms of heartbreak and the physical pain it can cause
Among those quizzed by researchers, 43% lost their appetite, 22% felt a physical ache highlighting health 'after a breakup'. Other symptoms of heartbreak resulted in heart palpitations and chest pain