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Rio Ferdinand inspired by wife and daughters to support female welfare charity
Former footballer Rio Ferdinand has spoken about the importance of supporting a charity that saves and changes the lives of women and girls after his baby daughter was born two months ago
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Student dies after limbs ripped off by boat propeller during dip with her family
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: The young woman was on holiday at Haynes Cay on the Colombian island of San Andrés in the Caribbean when the tragic incident took place
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Locals furious after dog fouling sign is 'impossible to read and pointless'
A sign warning dog walkers to pick up their pets' poo was fouled up after months of campaigning, a councillor has claimed, suggesting you'd have to be at least 10ft tall to read it
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Ant McPartlin's ex Lisa Armstrong breaks silence after house fire
Lisa Armstrong has broken her silence after a devastating house fire at her £5 million London home she once shared with her ex TV presenter Ant McPartlin
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Woman slates pal's 'strange' rules for visiting baby - including outfit change
A woman has been left baffled by her friend's strict list of rules for visiting her newborn baby and after sharing them online, they've been met with a mixed reaction
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Woman urges shoppers to wash all new clothes after making horrifying discovery
A woman was left horrified after a shocking discovery on brand new clothes, which made people think twice about washing their clothes before they wear them to avoid similar situations
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Dry mouth treatments to try at home - bizarre ice cube hack to herbal tricks
Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, can cause cracked lips, sores and even tooth decay - here are six ways to get ahead of the symptoms which can all be found at home
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10,000 people missing after Storm Daniel flood wipes out entire city
Thousands of people have died and thousands more are still missing after floodwaters broke through two dams and smashed through the city of Derna in eastern Libya
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Dementia symptoms warning - 'surprising' Alzheimer's disease sign in handwriting
Dementia is a terrifying condition, which is why it's heavily advised that you spot the signs early, and there's an unusual symptom that could reveal your chances of developing Alzheimer's disease
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'Neighbour made nasty complaint about me on Facebook - so I completely lost it'
A woman has turned to the internet for some much-needed advice after falling out with a neighbour over a small BBQ they attended in their friend's garden, which ended by 9pm
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Dementia risk shoots up for people who sit down for 10 hours a day, study says
The groundbreaking research shows sitting down for long periods every day is a significant risk factor likely to cause dementia, regardless of whether you break them up with a walk
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Layton Williams says 'goodbye' to BBC role as he prepares for Strictly
The West End star, who will make history on the show as he will appear in traditional male outfits as well as dresses, will compete against the likes of Zara McDermott, Adam Thomas and more
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Rhino's rampage kills zookeeper and seriously injures colleague at Austrian zoo
The 33-year-old German woman, from Bavaria in Germany, died after sustaining fatal chest injuries when the 1.8-tonne rhinocerous, called Jeti, attacked her for "unknown reasons" before turning on her husband
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Indigestion and stomach pain could be treated with spice costing just 23p
A popular spice found in many Brits' kitchen cupboard, costing about just 23 pence, could be just as effective as conventional medicines in treating indigestion, a new study claims
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Brit dies during Brazilian butt lift in Turkey after 'not being warned of risks'
Melissa Kerr, 31, had arranged for the plastic surgery at the Medicana Kadikoy hospital in Turkey, but died on the table when fat injected into her buttocks entered a vein
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Spaceship-like flying ambulance to 'revolutionise future of emergency services'
A flying ambulance designed to reach speeds of 288mph and get to emergency sites within eight minutes has secured funding from the US Air Force and could be on the market by 2027
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Self-defence expert's verdict on what to do if American Bully XL dog attacks you
Matt Fiddes believes dog breeds that have been classed as dangerous should be treated like wild animals under law - he said the only option is to 'run' when confronted by an American Bully XL
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Mum helps deliver own grandchild after daughter gives birth in backseat of car
Lorien Williams, 24, was tidying up toys when her waters broke as her mum Hayley Williams, 54, quickly bundled her into their seven-seater car, racing towards Singleton Hospital in Swansea, Wales
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Sexual health doctor's heatwave hangover warning for painful bladder condition
People are being warned of a painful bladder infection that spikes at this time of the year due to hot weather, while sex and drinking alcohol also triggers it
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Royal chef says late Queen was 'chocoholic' and shares favourite dessert recipe
Who'd have thought the late Queen Elizabeth II, like us, loved chocolate? It's no wonder she was such a fan with this tasty recipe from her former personal chef Darren McGrady
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Thousands of jellyfish spotted on UK coast and scientists issue ominous warning
The Aequorea Victoria, commonly known as the 'crystal jelly', has been seen off the coast of Cornwall and, according to experts, the sightings are a sign that the sea is now warmer
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Strictly's JJ Chalmers reunites with Prince Harry who 'had to leave royals'
JJ Chalmers, the former Strictly Come Dancing star, forged a bond with Prince Harry in the Helmand Province and the friends partied away together to Barbie at the Invictus Games
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Four-ingredient magic solution melts away limescale from sinks in minutes
Cleaning guru Iwan Carrington has shared his nifty method for cleaning sinks on Stacey Solomon's TV show Sort Your Life Out - and it takes no time at all and only uses four ingredients
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Everyone asks if my bag is from AllSaints but it was £11 from the high street
Similar to the viral Uniqlo bag, this high street accessory has fast become my go-to for any outfit
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Kirstie Allsopp 'enraged and heartbroken' over pal's accommodation at university
Kirstie Allsopp has condemned a university over its 'insane' student accommodation, after revealing a close family friend of hers has been placed in housing over an hour away from campus