All news by author: Monica Charsley

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Nail-biting moment street performer almost topples to ground when act goes wrong
Hiroshi Cozmik was performing at the Scottish tourist attraction Royal Mile when his act went pear-shaped - a supportive crowd praised him after he made several attempts
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Surfer stunned to reel in 880lb shark with missing tip of tail after 'attack'
Ryan Selvey said he was 'stoked' after reeling in a tiger shark after putting bait on his surfboard - beachgoers 'cheered' as they witnessed the enormous catch
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Homeless Ukrainian refugee 'scared someone will smash his head in' on the street
Sergiy, 44, says he is struggling to sleep rough on the streets of London in case someone attacks him and steals his vital documents - he says he has begged for help from Ealing Council
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Tarot card reader sent pals eerie voice note just before being stabbed to death
David Xavier has been jailed for at least 18 years after he stabbed his partner Andreia Guilherme more than 50 times in a 'frenzied attack' at their home in Croydon, south London
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William and Kate named Prince Louis after the Royal Family's 'secret weapon'
The Prince and Princess of Wales decided to name their youngest child after a legendary member of the Royal Family who was also known as the 'secret weapon' - and was a mentor to King Charles
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Three-bed house on sale for just £10k - what's inside will give you nightmares
A three-bed house has been put on the market for £10,000 in Middlesbrough -however, its décor boasts ashy walls, a fly-tipped front room and a huge exposed hole in the ceiling
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Brits' worst holidays from hell – dead bodies, sewage floods and mould explosion
Brits have revealed their nightmares abroad after being left out of pocket from their holidays - the vacations turned into a disaster after they were joined by rodents, bugs and dead bodies
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Cabby's fury after he's nearly charged £5,500 for dropping passenger at airport
A cabbie has slammed Edinburgh Airport after he was nearly charged more than £5000 after parking for less than 10 minutes in a drop-off zone - he fears others haven't noticed the charge
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'I won £4.5m mansion in raffle - now I'm putting it up for sale and this is why'
Raffle winner June Smith has decided to flog the waterfront mansion after enjoying a 'magical' holiday at the property with her family - she said the sale will make a 'huge' difference to them all
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Balcony with grass and view goes on sale for £50,000 – but there's a huge catch
A balcony which features artificial grass and a limited view in London has been listed for £50,000, with prospective homeowners joking the 'alfresco' set up is London's answer to 'green living'
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Chilling moment raging shark seen feeding metres from swimmers at popular beach
Chilling drone footage captured a close-call from swimmers after they were just metres away from a shark at Bondi Beach in Australia - they were unaware that the shark was feeding
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Sport-lovers warned one popular activity doubles your risk of skin cancer
Researchers have issued a health warning for people who enjoy playing golf - they linked the popular sport to skin cancer following stark results found from a new study
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Postwoman dies after getting trapped in lift for days as no one heard her scream
Olga Leontyeva, 32, was discovered lifeless in a lift at a residential building in Uzbekistan - her family reported her missing after she failed to return home to her little girl
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Inside England's cheapest city – where you can buy a house for just £40,000
Carlisle has long been a tempting place to re-locate due to its stunning scenery and cheap house rates – the city in Cumbria has homes averaging at £167,976 as property prices decrease by an average of more than £5000
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Gay couple say Christian painter 'refused to decorate home because of sexuality'
Josh and George, from Bristol, have announced they will not be naming the woman who refused to paint their house due to her religion – because they don't want to 'open the floodgates' for an online pile-on
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Pensioner, 75, says she has 'stopped ageing' and is 'fitter than an 18-year-old'
Norma Williams, 75, runs a travel business and models on the side - she claims she is fitter than ever and believes her mental agility and energy levels have increased over the years
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'I flew home early from £7k holiday after stomach-churning cockroach discovery'
Hayley Perry 39, said her family holiday had to be cut short due to the grim conditions at their hotel in Spain – she claims cockroaches were found in the food and her mum's bedroom
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Daredevil's final Instagram post before he plummeted 68 floors to his death
Remi Lucidi, from France, tragically fell 68 floors to his death after he slipped attempting to take a selfie on a skyscraper in Hong Kong – and his poignant final Instagram post boasted of his love for the country's beauty
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Brits urged to check lottery tickets as two millionaires waiting to be found
The National Lottery is searching for two lucky ticket-holders who are sitting on a whopping £1million each - it comes after the 'Must Be Won' draw took place last weekend
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Woman comes home and finds two-metre pole cemented in middle of driveway
Sophie Hucker was stunned to discover a metal pole had been permanently installed on her driveway - the teacher is begging the culprit to come forward and remove it
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Drug dealer called himself 'monstermunchman' and bragged of luxury holidays
Jamie Joseph, 32, has been put behind bars for 18 years for his role in supplying at least 17kg of cocaine - he thought he would slip under the 'radar' by using the username 'monstermunchman'
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Met Office weather maps show exact date rain to drench UK - check your area
New Met Office weather maps have offered Brits more disappointing news, as a huge new band of rain is expected to hit parts of the UK at the beginning of next week
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'EasyJet stopped our son, 11, from flying back home leaving us stranded abroad'
Julie Kilburn has told how her 11-year-old son Vinnie was not allowed on an easyJet flight back home from Turkey after having broken his leg and being on a stretcher
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Police stop car and find two kids crammed in boot on way to 'family holiday'
North West Highways received reports of seven people travelling in a five-seater vehicle on the M6 - the motorist told police they were going on a family holiday
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Student 'fuming' after being issued £100 fine for £3 train ticket after mishap
Hannah King, 19, has slammed Northern Rail for issuing her a £100 fine after her phone ran out of charge with her e-ticket - the company said she failed to present the appropriate railcard