All news by author: Graeme Murray

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Putin's paedophiles, murderers and cannibals freed to fight in Ukraine
Russian president Vladimir Putin's decision to recruit fighters from prisons resulted in a string of crimes as they were freed after going back to their home areas
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Retired taxi driver's high end purchase after winning £1million on lottery
Steve Glover won £1 million on the National Lottery last year, but it has taken him some time to settle on the car of his dreams, after initially buying a motorhome
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Maps show exactly where and when 560-mile long snow bomb will hit
Charts show snow will begin in the north of Scotland before spreading over a lengthy distance which is expected to affect much of the country with flurries expected and plummeting temperatures
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Barrister sued by younger brother cut out of mum's 'suspicous' £1.25m will
Robert Grierson is being sued by his brother Duncan Grierson over the validity of their mother Elise's will and claims she did not understand its contents
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Health warning as new video urges parents to protect kids from deadly disease
Health experts are concerned in the fall in vaccination numbers for childhood vaccinations and will run a TV and social media campaign to target parents and hope to increase the uptake in jabs as measles cases rise across the nation
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Two important personality traits that make Princess Charlotte very popular
Although hugely popular at public engagements, Princess Charlotte has also become very popular at school because of her friendly manner - and is said to be "adored" by others in her class
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New survey shows areas of UK with the most junk left behind in rented properties
Landlords have discovered broken furniture, old sofas and clothes amongst the mess left by outgoing tenants who decided not to clean up after they vacated their rental properties
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Huge 25-bedroom country pad sells at auction - for less than semi-detached house
Otterburn Hall was once a four star hotel which was known for its opulance. But the 154-year-old pile is now a dilapidated shell with smashed windows, graffitied walls and floors stripped bare
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Experts lists four ways to cut risk of heart disease - in just 15 minutes
Our sometimes sedentry jobs mean we spend large parts of the day sitting down. But the damage done working at a desk can be undone with brief spurts of exercise which will improve our health
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World's largest snake discovered in Amazon Rainforest
Dutch biologist Professor Freek Vonk discovered the species in Brazil. He was filmed swimming next to the enormous anaconda. The study included a team of 15 scientists
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Internet melts down over objects that look like faces
Images of objects which which resemble something else have become a huge hit on the internet with some amusing and some sinister interpretations of innocent pictures have emerged
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Scientists finally answer – are men's and women's brains different?
Scientists analysed male and female studies of the brain and discovered there were differences between the genders. This is the first study which claims to have found proof
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Metal detectorist unearths ancient king's 1,500-year-old gold ring in Denmark
Lars Neilsen was exploring an area of Southern Jutland when he found the ancient ring while using his metal detector. Museum experts in Denmark now believe it could come from a royal dynasty
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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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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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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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'I've eaten too much kebab'- and other ridiculous 999 calls to ambulance service
The Welsh Ambulance Service has given examples of real phone calls it has received from too much kebab to lost false teeth as reasons for calling 999 when someone else could really require help
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TikTok trend that prompted health warning not to eat green fried toothpicks
After they are deep fried, the toothpicks made of sweet potato or corn starch look like jade-coloured, skinny curly fries video clips show them being cooked in oil and covered in seasoning
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Lost island village once home to 2,250 people found in felling operation
The ancient village was hidden by Sitka spruce trees Researchers say 'Brunell' was once home to around 2,250 people, who looked after cattle, sheep and horses to pay for their rent and daily needs
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'UK's most idyllic beach' with stunning views accessible by 'dangerous' steps
The amazing views from Birling Gap are visited by thousands of tourists every year. Tourism chiefs describe it as 'beautiful and tranquil enclosed pebble beach' but can only be reached by steep steps
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Prince Louis' cheeky gesture during Royal Family event
Prince Louis' sense of playfulness was seen at the annual service when he cheekily reached over and blew out his sister's candle. The Royal family were attending an annual event in Westminster Abbey
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Sleep expert reveals exact time you should drink coffee
Dr Deborah Lee says there is an optimum time for a coffee and having one later in the day can be disruptive by blocking receptors in the brain and making caffeine immunity possible
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Alzheimer's 'Miracle' drugs ‘carry risk of death and could shrink the brain’
Medications manufacturers insist can slow Alzheimer’s by around a third by clearing toxins in the brain. But scientists claim there is no proof symptoms are reduced and there are more risks