All news by author: Monica Charsley

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Woman heartbroken after twin sister dies in crash before their 19th birthday
Chloe Pearson, 18, from West Yorkshire, tragically died after her and her twin sister Abigale were in a car crash, which left multiple people severely injured - Abigale is currently recovering in hospital
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Why I broke my silence on child sex abuse horror - and what parents need to know
Teresa Welsh, who lives in Grimbsy, has spoken out about her traumatic ordeal in foster care as a teenager - she was sexually abused by 'dangerous predator' Keith Coomber
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Clare Holland killer finally brought to justice in chilling undercover footage
Footage taken by an undercover Avon and Somerset Police officer managed to bring Darren Osment to justice after he initially walked away with a minor conviction for killing his partner Claire Holland
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Lidl worker and customers 'doused in petrol' in terrifying armed robbery
Shoppers were sent into a panic at a Lidl breanch in Wales on the weekend after a 54-year-old man stormed into the store and doused petrol on a worker - he has since been arrested
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CCTV shows moment local uses wheelie bin as 'getaway vehicle' to steal plants
Brenda Weldon, from Lancashire, was left stunned after her CCTV captured the moment a brazen thief strolled into her garden and stole her shrubs before using a wheelie bin to sneak away from the scene
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Chilling photo shows dad and son smiling in cockpit before plane crashes
Tributes have poured in for experienced pilot Lane Kokshoorn and his 10-year-old son after their plane crashed in a freak accident in Australia - they have been described as 'two beautiful souls'
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Girl rushed to surgery after Cadbury's chocolate wrapper got stuck in her lungs
The eight-year-old girl, from India, had endured a dry cough and pheumonia after she unknowingly swallowed a Cadbury's chocolate wrapper whilst tucking into the treat
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Alex Batty mystery deepens as French neighbours insist his grandad is not dead
David Batty, the grandfather of missing British teenager Alex Batty, is said to be alive and well in France, his neighbours have claimed - it comes after authorities said he was dead
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Prince Louis steals the show at Christmas carol service in adorable moment
The adorable moment Prince Louis, 5, blew out his candle at Kate Middleton's Together at Christmas event was captured on camera as he stole the show at the Westminster Abbey service
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Drivers warned over new speeding ticket rules for 20mph limits - with big fines
The Welsh Government will put an end to the 'grace period' which stopped enforcement over new speeding limits - but thousands of members of the public have hit out at the new 20mph roads
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Police hunt thieves who ran off with pub's mummy figurine in bizarre 'kidnap'
Police have been left baffled after theives stole an Egyptian-style mummy figurine from a pub in Whitby - and the landlady has pleaded for its return, saying she's had it for five years
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Families' disgust as fathers on school run targeted by sex workers
Locals living in Holbeck, near Leeds business district, have expressed their concerns after sex workers reportedly returned to the area to offer Christmas specials
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Woman celebrates turning 102 with birthday wish for saucy male 'strippergram'
Monica Ruddick, from Wolsingham, tuned into her 'cheeky' side to celebrate her birthday in style - she was given a 'strippergram' to fufil her wish at West Lodge Care Home
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King's sweet joke with Prince George as they prepare for Coronation in new clip
The BBC has released never seen before footage of King Charles' Coronation ahead of the release date of its 90-minute documentary Charles III: The Coronation Year
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Hero dad who donated own kidney to son now needs someone to save his youngest
Kamil Chmieleski is desprately searching for someone to help his youngest son Alex, who was diagnosed with end stage kidney disease and is now waiting for a transplant
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Bus driver leaves terrified blind woman in 'floods of tears' on busy roadside
Simone Woods said she and her guide dog Mervin were left on a side road with cars 'whizzing' past her in Winteringham after a bus driver said he couldn't take her to her normal stop
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Asda shopper spots worms bursting out of roast chicken – after she's eaten it
Vanessa Lucas-Smith, from London, has slammed ASDA after she claimed to have found mealwarms bursting out of her roast chicken - the mum said they have been put off from eating chicken
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Universal Studios Japan guests left hanging 150ft in air after ride breakdown
People visiting the Universal Studios theme park in Japan got more than they bargained for when they hopped on the Flying Dinosaur ride at the attraction in Osaka - they were forced to evacuate during the ride
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‘Phone sex’ prison officer insisted on wearing skin-tight trousers to work
Ruth Shmylo, 26, is standing trial for allegedly engaging in an 'inappropriate relationship' with inmate Harri Pullen whilst she was working at HMP Parc in Bridgend, South Wales
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Girl, 14, dies after falling from high-rise block of flats, police confirm
A 14-year-old girl has tragically died after she plummeted from a high-rise block of flats in the Isle of Dogs, Tower Hamlets, East London on Monday afternoon
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National Lottery ticket-holder scoops huge £13m Lotto jackpot prize - is it you?
One fortunate lottery player has been announced as the winner of the 'must be won' draw on Wednesday - and the lucky punter has bagged a whopping £13 million jackpot
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Dad threatened to kill wife and 'chop her up' in brutal attack
Anthony Young, 47, was jailed at Teesside Crown Court after he launched a brutal attack on his wife Victoria Jackson, 42, at their home in Middlesbrough and threatened to kill her
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Brits urged to 'stop hugging and kissing' to prevent spread of 100-day cough
Professor Richard Tedder believes members of the public should wear face masks and adhere to other restrictions to help stop the spread of the Whooping Cough this winter
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Wet weather warnings issued across UK as 'thundery downpours' cause disruption
The Met Office has issued a flooding update and said a high amount of rainfall could build on higher ground in parts of England and Scotland - but the weather is expected to clear up later this week
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Man faints after finding out brother killed through Ring doorbell notification
The brother of 17-year-old Ilyas Habibi has shared the moment he found out his brother had been stabbed to death on his way home from college in Sutton, South London