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Andrew Scott left heartbroken as beloved mum dies after 'sudden illness'
Actor Andrew Scott and his family have been left utterly heartbroken after his mum, Nora, died earlier this week, just days before celebrating Mother's Day
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Gigi Hadid almost unrecognisable as she unveils bold new hairstyle
Supermodel Gigi Hadid, 28, cut her long hair and has now debuted a chic bob. She shared a video on Instagram showing her hairstylist pal Chris McMillan cutting her hair
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'Delusional' man claimed to be MI6 agent as he tried to get into major spy base
Christian Sollitt, 44, claimed he was an "MI6 agent" and wanted access to a high security spy base in Yorkshire. However, he was busted by police and was handed a 18-month community order
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Whooping cough explained with everything you need to know to avoid it
Whooping cough cases are on the rise, with 553 confirmed in England in January alone. Here's what you need to know about the bacterial infection, including how to prevent it
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Thirty second video can predict if you'll suffer hearing loss - take the test
An app called Eargym gives users the chance to test and improve their hearing, and offers personalised advice on what to do next. Take the test by watching the video below
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Scoffing a full English breakfast 'makes men more attractive to women'
Eating certain foods at certain times of the day can lead to appearing more or less attractive to the opposite sex. A full English can be a major turn-on, according to a new study
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Britain's 'dullest' trainspotter makes 18-hour trip to ride six-minute service
Neil Hughes, 62, took planes, trains and automobiles to get from his home on the west coast of Scotland to Stourbridge in the West Midlands - and he didn't regret a second of it
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Dust in your home could be making you ill - here's what you need to know
Dust is a common substance that can cause allergies, and those dust bunnies hiding in forgotten corners of our homes could be secretly causing us health problems
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Women more likely to confide in their workmates than their partner, study finds
A study of 2,000 females found career advice, parenting difficulties and mental health challenges are among the topics they open up about in the workplace
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Low iron levels could be key trigger behind long Covid, major new study finds
Researchers found patients exhibiting symptoms of Covid months after their initial infection often had low levels of iron in their blood
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Woman's cleaning trick shows how dirty your 'clean' bathroom towels really are
Even if you think you're good at laundry and washing towels, one woman has revealed they're never as clean as you think after proving how much dirt can cling on to them after washing
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'Best time' to hang clothes outside to dry so as best avoid rain
There's nothing worse than hanging clothes out to dry while it's sunny, and then storm clouds rolling in and the heavens opening on your almost dry laundry - an expert has shared how to avoid this
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Celebrity Big Brother fans floored as Sharon and Louis discuss X Factor secret
Close pals and former X Factor judges Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh have delighted fans after being reunited for Celebrity Big Brother 2024 - but they've already dropped a massive bombshell
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Molly-Mae Hague's daughter Bambi reaches huge milestone thanks to wooden spoon
Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague often shares insights into her life with her followers and her latest update is no different as she shared a glimpse into life as a mother
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Weather maps turn purple in rare snow phenomenon as temperature plummets to -2C
Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) can cause a significant drop in temperatures - with WXCharts forecasting up to five inches of snow and lows of -2C in a rare weather phenomenon
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'Rotting' bathroom sign to never ignore - it could be fungus dangerous to health
Homeowners have been warned of five bathroom smells which could mean there is something seriously wrong with your plumbing or mould has built up which could cause health issues
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Felled Sycamore Gap tree sprouting new shoots inside top secret greenhouse
Seedlings from the felled Sycamore Gap Tree are kept in a high security greenhouse in Devon. The National Trust are nurturing the little shoots, hoping that they will grow into the famous tree one day
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Queen Camilla 'twisted arms' to revive cause she deeply cares about
When it came to a cause very close to Queen Camilla's heart she was willing to 'twist arms' to help bring it back to the public and ensure it continued for another generation of children
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'Police accused me of murdering my husband - but I'd do it again to spare him'
When terminally ill Dennis Eccleston, 81, decided he wanted to end his life by assisted dying, his wife Mavis wanted to join him in a pact - but she survived and stood trial for murder
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Boy, 4, with 'wheeze' left fighting for life after Strep A causes lung collapse
Jamie Guthrie, from Fife, was diagnosed with necrotising pneumonia after developing an invasive Strep A infection - which caused the four-year-old's lung to collapse
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Exact date new 'supermoon' kicks off Ramadan month with two stunning eclipses
The slim crescent new moon - which will be a “super new moon” this month - holds greater significance than usual for the world’s two billion Muslims
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Josie Gibson's fans express same frustration beneath glamorous new photo
Josie Gibson shared a stunning snap with her adoring fans but some were left frustrated by her recent career news and they didn't hold back when it came to sharing their views
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Motorway services ranked - best and worst places to stop on your car journey
The top 10 Motorway services were listed by Transport Focus after compiling the results of their Motorway Services User Survey 2023 with users asked about staff, toilets and prices
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Mysterious bundle washes up on UK beach - and it could be from the Titanic
The collection of dirty, rubber sheets could have been carried all the way from the watery resting place of the famous ship by currants that regularly bring items to the UK
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Man's sweet gesture for little boy who cycles past his house every day
The little boy would cycle past every day, and while the homeowner initially found it 'annoying' that his cameras would get triggered - the end result was very heartwarming