All news by author: Monica Charsley

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Sex offender who drove at Downing Street in 'attack on democracy' spared jail
Seth Kneller, 43, was arrested after he 'pre-planned' the 'dangerous' crash outside Downing Street earlier this year - he has been slapped with an 18-month driving ban
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Six 'camouflaged' symptoms of deadly womb cancer - and they're often brushed off
The Eve Appeal and Peaches Womb Cancer Trust are spreading awareness about the key signs of womb cancer, which can often be mistaken for other health conditions such as low oestrogen
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Buckingham Palace deny claims Harry and Meghan 'could stay at Kensington Palace'
Buckingham Palace has issued a response to where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could stay when they next visit the UK - it comes after King Charles decided to keep Harry as his Councillor of State
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Egyptian toyboy fought with lover, 83, over sex and support for Prince William
Mohamed Ibrahim, 39, has slammed his estranged lover Iris Jones, 83, saying they fought over their opinions on the Royal Family - he said he is now seeking a divorce following a bitter feud
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Will Princess Charlotte ever become Queen Charlotte?
Princess Charlotte is third in line for the throne as her father Prince William and her older brother Prince George are ahead of her - we explore whether she will ever become Queen
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'Distressing' footage of monkeys being tortured shared on social media
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Animal protection groups have collectively published a damning report which shows 'distressing' and 'shocking' content of macaques being physically abused
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First picture of 'loving' schoolgirl, 14, who died in suspected drugs tragedy
A schoolgirl who tragically died in a suspected drug death has been named as Carly Kilpatrick - her family have since paid tribute following a vigil held in Scotland this week
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Fast food items to be banned within days in huge change in takeaway laws
Under the new rules the items will disappear from takeaways across the UK from October 1 - although there are some exceptions
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Farmer's jaw-dropping giant pumpkin weighs 48st and is half his size in height
Tim Saint, from Reading, is hoping to wow judges with his mega pumpkin at the Malvern Autumn Show this weekend - he has shared his secrets to growing the huge fruit
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UK jails 'bursting at seams' as inmates shoved in single cells amid overcrowding
Campaigners have warned UK prisons are 'bursting at the seams' following an overcrowding crisis - it comes after the Scottish Prison Service’s revealed ten prisons operating at over 100pc capacity
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Man jailed after cops pull over car and find sack with £50k worth of cocaine
Gary Boone, from Somerset, has been sentenced to four years in prison after he was busted by police who found Class A and Class B drugs hidden in his car on the M6
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Indian Summer could hit UK - exactly where could see staggering 21C next week
An Indian Summer could hit the UK at the end of this month as new weather maps have revealed exactly which areas will experience scorching heat of up to 21C next week
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Heartbroken sisters pay tribute to 'golden child brother' after body found
Craig Hodkinson tragically died at the age of 33 - he leaves behind his family who has since paid tribute - they referred to him as the 'golden child' of the family
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Elon Musk is searching for volunteers to try out his new 'brain microchip'
Tech tycoon Elon Musk is calling on humans to take part in his controversial Neurolink trial, which will involve a robot inserting a microchip into their brains
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Mum recalls 'terrifying' moment thieves took off with her car and baby inside
A mum who left her car to run outside of her home for a second in Australia received the fright of her life when two thieves took off with it whilst her son was in the backseat
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Victorian disease warning as UK medicine runs low for itchy skin condition
The government has been urged to take action to try and raise the stock of two medications that are routinely used to cure scabies - which is otherwise incurable
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Incredible moment cyclists bump into King Charles on ride around Balmoral estate
King Charles told a group of cyclists how much he enjoys his walks around Balmoral estate whilst on a hike in the miserable weather - the sweet encounter was caught on camera
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Parents slam plans for 'Butlins style holiday park' to be built by hospice
Parents have shared their devastation over plans for a 'Happy Park Caravan' site to be built next to a hospice - they fear the noise will have a detrimental effect on their loved ones
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Huge change for takeaways as everyday fast food items to be banned within days
Takeaways will no longer be able to serve food with certain items including plastic cutlery and polystyrene cups - it comes as ministers hopes the move will help better protect the environment
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'Sky high' service charge at restaurant sparks debate as diner pays 15 per cent
Restaurant-goers are debating whether it is uncomfortable to request for discretionary charges to be removed after a diner shared a photo of their bill from L’Escargot in London
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Dad 'fell headfirst in water' and died after falling behind in family activity
Iain Farrell, from Dorney, tragically died during a swimming and climbing activity he deemed as a 'safe adventure' at the Hedbury Quarry near Dorset - his brother said he was 'fit and healthy'
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Boy stops Aldi kidnap by hanging on to toddler's legs as man tries to grab him
Sergejus Paskevicius, 61, has been jailed for over three years after he attempted to abduct a child in front of his heroic brother who intervened as their mum paid for shopping in Aldi
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Teenager's horrific hangover turns out to be something more sinister
Amber Orr, from Northern Ireland, has warned of the importance of early cancer detection after she was diagnosed following a night out of drinking with her friends
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Experts debunk superfood myths and share key items you should include in diet
Brain experts have highlighted recent food trends that have gone viral on TikTok and have revealed the benefits and cheaper alternatives linked to ’superfoods’ such as avocados
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Couple ordered to chop 21ft hedge down after man claimed it was ruining his life
William Whitelaw alleged his neighbours David and Alison Fulton had made his life a misery after they allowed their hedge to grow to a staggering 21ft in East Dunbartonshire