All news by author: Graeme Murray

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Thug made girlfriend wait in cold car and tried to strangle her during pregnancy
Sophie Henson was just 19 years old and 36 weeks into her pregnancy when her boyfriend Zach Pennell stopped the car in a rural part of Wales and put his hands around her throat
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Inside life next to Britain's 'wild west' prison
The jail in Salford has been the location for several affairs between prisoners and guards and cars have been set on fire outside while drugs are regularly smuggled in
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Sheep-shearing sex predator booted back to UK as cops put on alert
Offender Roland Wedgwood-Orekoya attacked a woman after taking her to his home in Port Stanley, Falkland Islands. He was ordered back to the UK by authorities there
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Concorde plane engine up for sale on eBay for £650,000 but it's for display only
An iconic Concorde jet engine is being sold on online auction site eBay by a plane fan in Hampshire, but it cannot be used on an aircraft and is for display only
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Oldest ever black hole millions discovered - dating back to dawn of the universe
The giant black hole is a few million times the size of the Sun, and scientists say its size suggests it was 'born big' because of its scale so early in the universe
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Major explosion could see 'fountains of diamonds' erupt from Earth's crust
Professor Thomas Gernon has suggested supercontinents could break apart sending 'kimberlites' which consist of rock containing diamonds flying form the centre of the Earth
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Six key signs of Japanese knotweed that could knock thousands off house prices
The ever-growing Japanese knotweed can be a headache for homeowners who are advised to get it removed by a professional - these are the six key signs that you've got a problem
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Nine deadly viruses most likely to spark a pandemic – including Covid and Ebola
Experts from the WHO have identified nine conditions that could be pandemic threats - and one of the illnesses is a hypothetical condition called 'Disease X' which could have severe implications
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'Picture postcard' UK fishing port with painted cottages and stunning views
Tobermory has become a popular location for visitors drawn to its picturesque seafront, vast amounts of wildlife and also its accommodation and locally-sourced food and drink
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Warning signs to look for as cases of measles outbreak among children soar
The increase in measles cases has resulted in children being asked to stay off school. Parents whose kids have the condition have been warned not to take the illness lightly
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Movements of 14,000-year-old woolly mammoth linked to earliest human hunters
Researchers traced the route taken by a female woolly mammoth and discovered hunters followed the creature across several countries along its 1,000km grazing route
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Doctors issue horror energy drink warning over sickening effect on children
New analysis, comprised of analysis of 51 studies involving 1.2million children across the world, examined how energy drinks affect young people's mental and physical well-being
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Some of world's oldest fossils have been found in UK dating back 565m years
Researchers say the fossils - which date back 565 million years - will help researchers to uncover a pivotal moment in history when the seas began teeming with new lifeforms
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Everyday ingredient might be key to saving your plants as temperatures plummet
Wintry conditions can prove tough for gardeners as many plants are unable to survive, while others face a struggle to beat the elements - but a common kitchen ingredient could help with this
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You can increase your risk of this silent killer by drinking too much coffee
High blood pressure can be worsened by lack of exercise, alcohol intake, But it is also affected by a daily cup of coffee which the NHS says should be kept at a level of no more than four cups a day
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Man forced to have finger amputated after he was bitten by venomous spider
WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGE: Wilker de Paula Guimarães left hand was swollen and throbbing after a recluse spider took a bite out him while he slept. He attended another A&E department and had to have his finger removed
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Adored pup dies of toxic ingestion after she 'ate human faeces on field'
Jessica Wilburn wants to warn other dog owners after her beloved cocker spaniel Penny ate toxic poo, while on a walk in a field. The three-year-old pup called Penny died after what she consumed
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Locals baffled as word spelled backward on road - before many find it funny
Members of a community were left bemused after spotting the confusing road paint which could only be read backwards in a south London street. the error sparked hilarity among motorists
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Teacher shares sister's 'out of character' behaviour before fatal brain tumour
Teacher Fiona McOwan's sibling Catriona began suffering headaches over a three year period after having a 'bright and bubbly' character. She would also zone out and began swearing more
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Urgent warning for parents to 'stop kissing babies' after winter illness spreads
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)is spread easily after being in contact with an infected person. This can include close contact with infants and can happen when babies are kissed by family members
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Woman protests outside hospital in freezing temperatures over delayed treatment
Christina Heins visited the hospital at the University Hospital of Wales repeatedly over a two year period. But claims it has been a waste of time as no work was done on her teeth
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Cabin crew slide note under plane toilet door after man gets stuck inside
Flight attendants slipped a note under the toilet door after a passenger became trapped in the loo on a SpiceJet flight from Mumbai to Bengaluru - and the toilet door would not budge until after landing
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Arctic blast's freezing temperatures can raise risk of four silent killers
Plunging temperatures can make it more difficult for the human body to combat disease. As the mercury drops, we should be aware we can become more a risk of four conditions which can be silent killers
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Notorious child-killer Edwin Hopkins back in prison just weeks after release
Naomi Smith's killer Edwin Hopkins is back in jail after being released for her murder. He was recalled to prison 23 days after he was released and it is thought he has broken one of the release conditions
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Banned paedo teacher Kandice Barber protests her innocence but can't spell it
Kandice Barber protested her innocence after being convicted of having sex with a 15-year-old pupil in Buckinghamshire. But her note to the teaching misconduct panel had a spelling error