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Brit family hailed as 'heroes' for saving drowning cruise passengers on holiday
British dad Matt Hammond said he and his family spotted a group of three women waving from the sea near Rodney bay beach in St Lucia, before they sprang into action and dived in to save them
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Woman's 'horror film' 4-hour train ordeal as heating breaks and doors won't open
Angel Adley embarked on what should have been a straightforward train journey to Richmond-upon-Thames in London - but ended up arriving four hours later after a string of chaotic events
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Expert says Peregrine spacecraft may ‘tumble uncontrollably’ when fuel runs out
The US spacecraft was due to reach the moon by February 23 - but a fuel leak means it now has ‘no chance’ of a successful landing. Instead, it could threaten our communications
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Chelcee Grimes teases she's in relationship - months after kissing Christine
Chelcee Grimes addressed being in the public eye on a recent podcast appearance and commented on people sharing their thoughts about her life on social media
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Scientists discover how to 'deactivate' Covid using UV light
Researchers from the University of Southampton have come across a way to reduce the risk of Covid spreading with a new technique that harnesses the power of light
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Corrie star Tony Maudsley’s desperate plea hours before missing friend's death
Coronation Street actor Tony Maudsley issued a desperate plea just hours before he shared the devastating news his friend and Benidorm colleague Michael McGarrigle had died
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Couple get back together in Wetherspoons after strangers send them £110 of booze
Lottie Camm and Trystan Bithell credited the Wetherspoons game, in which strangers send drinks to your table number, for getting them back together on a holiday "as friends"
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'Sister-in-law exposed my cheating over family dinner - but it backfired on her'
A man who has a somewhat ‘open’ marriage with his wife has revealed how their lifestyle was broadcasted to her entire family over Christmas lunch, with devastating results
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Stephen Bear's ex gushes over new boyfriend ahead of TV star's prison release
Jessica Smith has shared a loved-up message to her boyfriend following the news that her ex, disgraced reality star Stephen Bear, is to be released early from prison
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Fire that killed gran and disabled son possibly caused by 'faulty' tumble dryer
North London Coroner's Court was told the Whirlpool tumble dryer experienced an "electrical fault" which is said to have caused the fire that led to Champagauri Bhatt and her son Dipak's deaths
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Man outraged at 'entitled' neighbour who parks 14 cars right outside his house
A man has been left fuming at his 'entitled' neighbor who parks his 14 cars right outside his house. He claims his neighbor uses their street as his "personal garage", using up all the available space for his old vehicles
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Stacey Dooley feeling 'sentimental' as she shares breastfeeding post
Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton, who started dating in 2019, welcomed little Minnie into the world one year ago
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Driving with nasty cold or flu symptoms could land you hefty fine, experts warn
Driving experts have warned that it's important to check whether you're well enough to drive before you get behind the wheel, as if you're not, you could end up with a hefty fine
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Simple 'one second' radiator hack prevents pipes from freezing and bursting
There is a simple 'one second' hack homeowners can do to make sure their radiator pipes don't freeze over during the icy cold weather battering the UK right now
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Exact date snow likely to fall in UK as winds reach up to 63mph in Arctic blast
The Met Office has offered new detail on the UK weather forecast for the next few days and the weekend, during which it is reported snow is due to fall in some areas of the country
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Prince Harry's war hero pal has prosthetic legs stolen during car break-in
Ex-Marine and triple amputee Mark Ormrod MBE says his prosthetic legs stolen after cruel criminals broke into his car which was parked in a disabled bay in Plymouth, Devon
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Covid Juno variant poses new year threat and UK in middle of wave, warns expert
The Christmas period saw an increase in indoors mingling and socialising as temperatures have now plummeted into 2024, creating ideal conditions for the spread of Covid subvariant JN.1
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Why Post Office victims still haven't had compensation or convictions quashed
Hundreds of victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal have waited almost 25 years to receive compensation and have their convictions quashed - and now the PM has promised justice
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Weirdest items missing from UK museums - from fake moustache to cannonball
A document shows all the 1,700 items missing from British museums' collections, including a fake moustache missing from the V&A and prehistoric bones from the Natural History Museum
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Woman praised for sharing ‘fatal friend flaw’ theory that could change your life
It's a universal truth a lot of people never realise - no one is perfect. A new TikTok theory could have you looking at your relationships in a whole different light, and it doesn't matter if you're 18 or 80
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'Mum discovered dad has hidden second family - her revenge went horribly wrong'
A woman got revenge on her husband after discovering he has an entire second family in another state - but he launched an attack right back at her
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Four Post Office victims who took own lives and will never get justice
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced Post Office scandal victims are to be exonerated, however it is too late for some families who were destroyed by the catastrophic wrongdoing
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TV doctor explains weight loss rule that helped him lose a stone in 21 days
Dr Michael Mosley, the man who popularised the famous 5:2 diet, developed the Fast 800 Keto with the help of his wife and went on to lose a stone in just three weeks
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Dentist warns Brits are ignoring two key areas when brushing teeth
Nearly 53 per cent of Brits suffer from gum disease, so Dr Daz Singh has highlighted the significant areas that people forget to clean when brushing - and it could save you a visit to the dentist
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Matthew Perry death probe concluded after actor found unresponsive in hot tub
Friends actor Matthew Perry was found dead at his home in Los Angeles in October last year – his death was ruled an accident from the acute effects of ketamine