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Hay fever warning for Brits as UK's top pollen hotspots for 2023 are revealed
The UK's top hay fever hotspots have been shared after pollen counts were collected across the country, with an estimated one in five Brits suffering from the condition
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Paul O'Grady gave Meghan Markle blunt warning before she married Prince Harry
Paul O'Grady, who had a very close relationship with the Royal Family, gave Meghan Markle tips on how to avoid 'riling' the late Queen and warned her about using too many 'non-UK words'
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Only 'geniuses' can spot hidden lamp in tricky optical illusion in 7 seconds
A new optical illusion is challenging people to find a hidden lamp in an image that has stumped thousands. Those who manage to spot the object within seven seconds can be classed as 'geniuses'
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Woman dies in house fire after flames rip through home in Essex
Emergency services scrambled to a house fire in the early hours of this morning in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, and had to evacuate neighbours as firefighters fought to stop the blaze spreading
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Paul O'Grady’s final words on Radio 2 as he bid farewell 7 months before death
Paul O’Grady presented his much-loved BBC Radio 2 show for 14 years, but left seven months before his shock death after saying he 'wasn't really happy'
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Britain's dirtiest radio put on display outside Tate Modern - and passes for art
The Makita DAB radio won a competition to find Britain's dirtiest radio - but Londoners got to see it in a different light
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Paul O’Grady’s struggle with illness during final his year at Radio 2
TV and radio icon Paul O'Grady, who was well known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage, died 'unexpectedly but peacefully' on Tuesday evening
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Search for missing dad who messaged 'something dodgy happening' before vanishing
Dad of one Evan Reid, 31, had been on his way home from a night out on Saturday when he messaged to say "something was happening" before disappearing, with his family frantic
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Final photos of Paul O'Grady with fan and cuddling dog days before his death
It was announced this morning that comedian and presenter Paul O'Grady had died aged 67 earlier this week, with his husband Andre Portasio having shared the tragic news in a statement today
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Paul O'Grady once gave witty response when asked how he wanted to be remembered
Paul O'Grady's witty comment about how he'd like to be remembered has resurfaced after his partner Andre Portasio revealed the star had died at the age of 67
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Paul O'Grady's special bond with Queen Camilla - and her 'surprising' behaviour
Paul O'Grady previously spoke out about his close bond with Queen Camilla, with whom he filmed a television special last year of For the Love of Dogs for Battersea's 160th anniversary
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Harry and William were 'lost souls' before Meghan and Kate, claims expert
Author Tom Quinn, who has released a book looking into the upbringing given to royals, says that Prince Harry and William both found supportive wives who helped provide them with the support they needed
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Paul O'Grady opened up about heartbreaking loss in final social media post
Paul O'Grady revealed his heartbreaking loss in his final social media post, as he told his fans his beloved pet pig had died while he was away from home
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Tributes pour in for Paul O'Grady - the 'witty' and 'compassionate' comedian
Paul O'Grady's fans and peers have paid tribute to the late comedian following his death yesterday evening, describing him as 'wonderful' and 'one of the greats'
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Thunderstorms, floods and 70mph winds to batter Brits for days in spring storm
Downpours and the fastest winds of the year are expected to hit the UK this week, with warm temperatures leading to thunderstorms in some areas
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Dad of doctor who killed herself due to bullying culture at work demands change
The father of Dr Vaishnavi Kumar, who died in June 2022, has called for change after a report into the culture of University Hospitals Birmingham found failings in how the death was handled
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McDonald's diners look on as brazen group 'carrying knives' chase boy to toilets
Shocked onlookers reacted with fear and anger when the group were seen running into the Leyland branch of the American fast food giant on Monday evening
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Danielle Armstrong told her husband 'get me pregnant now' on their honeymoon
Danielle Armstrong has opened up about her pregnancy journey, admitting she was desperate to conceive
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Mum loses 13 teeth ‘after waiting seven years to see a dentist’
Mandy Sharp, 59, was proud to flash her pearly whites that used to attract compliments from friends but says she was forced to take antidepressants after loosing 12 top teeth and one bottom
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Lorraine Kelly says women who 'age best' have little or no surgery done
Lorraine Kelly has spoken about the cons of getting cosmetic surgery, warning it can leave people unable to recognise themselves, as they seek more and more work on their appearance
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Son kept mum's mummified corpse on sofa for 13 years after digging up her grave
The woman who had died 13 years earlier was discovered propped up on the man's sofa with efforts made to mummify her after they visited his home in Radlin, Poland
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Pals of Trinny Woodall, 59, divulge why star split from Nigella Lawson's ex, 79
Friends of Trinny Woodall say the beauty expert broke up with Charles Saatchi over their twenty year age gap, with Trinny feeling she is in her prime and wants to go out and about
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John Bishop pulls out of performance after heartbreaking family tragedy
Much-loved comedian John Bishop is now taking compassionate leave, missing the run of his panto performances from last night to April 1 at Cardiff’s Wales Millennium Centre following a heartbreaking death in the family
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Jeremy Renner thanks daughter for helping him after horror snow plough accident
Jeremy Renner has paid tribute to his daughter on her 10th birthday and said she has helped him to heal 'so incredibly fast' following his terrifying snow plough accident
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Kim Kardashian stuns as she showcases untouched real figure amid weight loss row
Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Kim Kardashian has showcased her gym-honed physique in a very daring neon pink bikini during SKIMs photoshoot in Malibu