All news by author: Tim Hanlon

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Center Parcs worker killed in 'tragic accident' named as 'fantastic grandmother'
Penny Bulpitt, a Center Parcs supervisor at the Woburn Forest resort in Bedfordshire, died in a "tragic accident" after being hit by a car on Friday night as her devastated family have spoken out
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Dangerous dogs warning - vet reveals the one trick you can use to restrain them
Following a spate of dog attacks in recent weeks that is set to see the American XL Bully banned, a vet has given the best tactics for people to tackle an aggressive dog
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Asda issues food recall as popular chicken product has 'possible health risk'
People are being warned not to eat an Asda chicken product if they have a gluten intolerance and instead return it to the same store where they will receive a full refund
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Family pay tribute as man charged with murdering woman found dead in flat
Alex Hindley, 35, has been charged with murder following the death of Alison Dodds in Blackpool with her body found in a flat and an autopsy revealed she had suffered serious injuries
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Gatwick Airport cancels flights - easyJet, BA, and Ryanair all affected
More travel chaos is expected for Gatwick Airport over the coming week with thousands of passengers affected as 164 flights will be cancelled due to a shortage of air traffic control staff
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'World's oldest living woman' celebrates 117th birthday with sister aged 107
Cicera Maria dos Santos, from Brazil, who has celebrated her 117th birthday with her family - including her 107-year-old sister - is believed to be the oldest woman in the world
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Rapist dies just months into prison sentence after escaping justice for 40 years
John Merritt, originally from Halewood, Merseyside, has died from cancer just months into a prison sentence after finally being caught for raping two boys 40 years earlier
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Red flags that aches and pains are not 'ageing' but a possibly serious condition
It is normal to feel more aches and pains as you get older but here is a list of symptoms that should not be dismissed as just ageing and could be something more serious
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Simple breathing trick to help you drop off and sleep better at night
A simple breathing technique can be used to help relax the body and help you drop off and sleep better during the night which will benefit your overall health, said an expert
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Prince George has very normal hobby with all boys able to relate to it
Prince William gave an insight into his and Kate Middleton's parenting on a visit to the Bafta headquarters in London, revealing that Prince George has a hobby he is "fascinated" by
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Arthritis diet swaps include five key spices that can reduce joint pain symptoms
Arthritis affects millions of people in the UK, and here are five spices that can be simply added to meals to reduce inflammation and joint pain symptoms - as well as adding to taste
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Five foods to avoid if you want to keep your 'memory and focus sharp'
Here is a list of five foods that you should avoid if you want to keep your "memory and focus sharp" as they have been found to slow cognitive function, according to an expert
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Putin 'doesn't use internet or mobiles and takes phone booth on foreign trips'
A former member of Vladimir Putin's elite personal security who has fled to the West, told how the Russian leader lives in an information vacuum without using mobile phones or internet on foreign trips
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Two idyllic UK villages have been named among the most picturesque in the world
Brits have two of the prettiest villages in the world with experts picking out Bibury, in the Cotswolds, and North Yorkshire's Staithes. Both are ideal spots for staycations
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Feared drug lord in music video honouring him made at lawless high security jail
A notorious drug lord in Ecuador, accused of being behind a recent presidential candidate's murder, has been able to make a professionally looking music video from inside a high security prison
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Squirrel with head stuck in railway station roof sparks rescue by firefighters
An unfortunate squirrel found itself with its head stuck in the roof of Farnborough railway station and an emergency operation involving fire crews was launched to free it
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Scabies symptoms to look out for as medicine shortages spark outbreak fears
A shortage of medication to treat scabies - a Victorian disease - has sparked fears of a UK-wide outbreak of the disease - here are the key symptoms to look for
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Dementia symptoms in early stages of the disease that you might not know
Many people immediately think of memory loss as a sign of dementia, and while it maybe, there are other important symptoms that could go unnoticed in its early stages
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Covid warning as Brits with symptoms of new variant told to stay at home
The new Covid variant Pirola has hit the UK, with the UKHSA warning anyone who thinks they may have the virus to stay at home and avoid the most vulnerable people
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Here are parts of England and Wales to move if you want to live to 100
Statistics from the 2021 census show the areas of England and Wales where people are most likely to live to 100 with almost 14,000 centenarians compared to just 110 in 1921
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Covid-positive worker who coughed deliberately at colleagues 'as joke' is jailed
Tamilselvam Ramaiya, 64, has been jailed in Singapore after he coughed deliberately at two colleagues as "a joke" having tested positive for Covid-19 in October, 2021
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Diabetes diet swaps - with five of the best breakfast foods to avoid symptoms
Many traditional breakfast foods contain a lot of sugar and fats, so here are five diet swaps that are healthy alternatives and reduce the chances of developing type 2 diabetes
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The best food and drink swaps to lower risk of Alzheimer's disease
A list of the 10 best ingredients for your diet to lower the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease have been compiled by health experts, and it includes a glass of wine
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Vitamin B12 deficiency sign revealed on your tongue - it's a distinctive look
The NHS states that it is important to visit a GP if you are suffering symptoms including a smooth or sore tongue, as you could be developing a vitamin B12 deficiency that needs treating
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'Drug-addled' ex-squaddie beat up pensioner then strangled his dog with a cord
Kelly Jones, 56, has been jailed for kicking and punching a pensioner at his home in Folkstone during an attack of up to 15 minutes before strangling his dog with a piece of cord