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Ali lives in Moseley but has in-laws stuck in Gaza with barely a loaf of bread to eat
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Kris Krohn shared his controversial views on social media
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British policewoman, 23, 'raped at knifepoint near the Eiffel Tower'
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The woman is reportedly a tourist who was staying with a friend
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'I check my phone like crazy just to make sure my mother is still alive' Gaza family despair
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Fears for missing Brit in Israel after texting mum 'I love you'
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He called his mum saying there were 'rockets flying over'
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How to get rid of bed bugs as officials say 'no one is safe' in wake of Paris infestation
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There are fears the infestation of blood-sucking critters will hit the UK next
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TikTok clip sparks heated debate after woman waits 90 minutes for restaurant bill
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The video, filmed in an unidentified restaurant, clocked up 1.7 million views.
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'Hardworking' man who worked at minimum wage job for 42 years gets 'just a certificate and BBQ' for retirement
Employment
A fundraiser launched to give him 'a little something more for his retirement' has received support across the world
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Doctor killed in Rotterdam hospital shooting as lone gunman goes on city rampage
Crime
A 14-year-old girl was left injured in the ordeal
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Woman praised for taking drastic action over nuisance neighbour's dog poo
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She was concerned she had taken matters too far
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Son takes revenge after entitled neighbour refuses to stop parking on elderly mum's driveway
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The family became fed up with the nuisance neighbour
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Mum forced to have all her limbs amputated after eating undercooked fish
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Laura Barajas had her arms and legs amputated after they turned black
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Student dies hours after eating reheated spaghetti dish left out for five days
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The 20-year-old student was found dead in his bed
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'The smell of dead bodies are still there - people just cry' - harrowing details emerge of Moroccan quake
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Faizan Global Relief Foundation has deployed West Midlands volunteers to the Marrakesh mountains
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Morocco earthquake all we know so far as death toll passes 2,000 and fears many still trapped
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Many people are feared to still be trapped under the rubble deep in the Atlas Mountains, including holidaymakers that are still missing
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Ben Needham police probing if child's body found in German river is missing tot
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Ben Needham was just 21-months-old when he vanished more than 30 years ago
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Dad considers stripping daughter from will after she demands he pay for her wedding - but won't invite him
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He said he was 'sick of being her wallet'
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Elderly couple gets revenge after entitled neighbour builds driveway through garden
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Everything we know about new 'highly mutated' Covid strain dubbed Pirola detected in UK
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The UK Health Security Agency said it was now undertaking a 'detailed assessment'
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Woman performs her own root canal to save money on medical bills
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UK homes could be entitled to £25 payouts amid the Cold Weather Payment scheme, which is back from the government and Department for Work and Pensions.
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Martin Lewis
Martin Lewis urges UK households to spend £82 immediately and says 'it's important'
Martin Lewis has delivered an important and poignant episode of the ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show tonight. The financial expert and consumer champion has warned UK households over the importance of a Lasting Power of Attorney.
UK households to get £130 paid directly into bank accounts for cost of living
Your Money
32,000 households will benefit with more than £4 million worth of support is on its way to thousands of eligible households in Nottinghamshire from Nottinghamshire County Council to help cover the costs of food and energy bills this winter.
UK households to get £25 paid directly into bank accounts within days
DWP
UK homes could be entitled to £25 payouts amid the Cold Weather Payment scheme, which is back from the government and Department for Work and Pensions.
State Pension 2024 increase set to be hit by new triple lock adjustment
Pension
Pensioners may not be getting the rise they were expecting next April when the Chancellor announces it in the Autumn Statement
DWP set to announce strict new bank account rules from Wednesday
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'Significant' warning issued to 1.2 million British Gas, Ovo, Octopus, EDF energy customers
The energy regulator and watchdog will review standing charges after calls from consumer groups and experts.
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Mum of teen killed in camping crash tragedy says 'nothing will make this nightmare go away'
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Wilf Henderson, Jevon Hirst, Harvey Owen and Hugo Morris were found dead in a car
Millions put on alert for DWP cold weather payments to enter bank accounts as temperatures to plummet
Universal Credit
Cold blast could trigger special winter payments