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Princess Anne says 'I have a challenge' as she takes on new role for poignant reason
Royal Family
The Princess said the new role is an "honour" and a "challenge" after becoming president of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission
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Weather maps reveal subzero freeze to grip Britain in just hours
Midlands weather
Freezing conditions are expected
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Tommy Robinson joins far-right protesters chanting 'England till I die' trying to reach Cenotaph
Remembrance Day
The counter-protestors have gathered ahead of a pro-Palestine demonstration on Armistice Day
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Parents told to 'go to foodbank' after Nationwide accounts frozen without warning
Your Money
The desperate couple were unable to access cash to feed their young daughters
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Mum-of-five who wakes up at 4.30am to start chores 'goes on strike and ditches family'
Channel 5
The mum has handed over all duties to her husband-of-16 years
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Mum praised for 'ruining' child's birthday party after daughter didn't get invite
Reddit
She said her daughter was the only one who was left out
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UK bank holidays for 2024 with one major change and shorter Christmas break
bank holiday
There's some variation depending if you are in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland
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Mum desperate to move out of 'mouldy' flat as baby son hospitalised 9 times
property news
Shannon Brogan is worried for the health of her children
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Missing Brit in Jamaica found dead after 'getting lost on walk'
Missing People
A search and rescue team found the body of Robert Dyer, 60, after he got lost in a wooded area
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Body found in car boot in search for missing Justin Henry
Courts
Justin Henry, 34, was reported missing to police last month on October 16
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Elderly parents left with 28p in bank after 'greedy' son and wife stole £117k
Courts
Gary Mansell, 61, and his wife Diane, 58, defrauded his vulnerable parents
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Tragedy as couple fall ill and die on luxury Egypt holiday
Courts
John Cooper, 69, and his wife Susan, 63, tragically died hours apart
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YouTubers fly to Poland for weekly Lidl shop - and it's still cheaper than UK even after flights
Lidl
Despite flying across Europe, spending money on air travel and public transport, they still managed to make a profit
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DWP handing out £691 a month to anyone suffering any of these 21 health issues
DWP
Health issues can have big impacts on daily life - but financial aid is available from the Government to help with costs
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Gimp suit man banned from 'wriggling on floor' as victim says he needs 'proper help'
Crime
One of the gimp suit man's victims believes he needs 'proper therapy' to prevent him from terrorising others
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What Diwali is for Sikhs and why they celebrate it
Sikh Communities
Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas on Diwali - which is taking place on November 12 this year
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Jaggi Awareness Week: People join forces to campaign for release of jailed Scot
Sikh Communities
November 4th marked the sixth anniversary of Jaggi's detention and people all over the world are advocating for his release
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Man loses two fingers after firework 'explodes' in his hand
Bonfire Night
This article contains some graphic imagary
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Aging expert says one small diet change helps you live longer
In The News
Research suggests that one little change could help people live longer lives
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Former police officer claims Yorkshire Ripper had 32 more victims including male cemetery worker
Crime
Peter Sutcliffe was convicted of 13 murders in 1981
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Couple who refuse to lie about Santa say other parents are in 'delulu land'
Christmas
Ashley Nksana said other parents think it’s not a big deal to lie but they want to raise their daughter with honesty and intergrity
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Center Parcs tragedy as boy dies after falling from his skateboard
Holidays
The 15-year-old was a guest at the Woburn Forest holiday resort
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Raging thug slammed shopkeeper's head into a fridge after son denied caffeine-laden energy drink
Courts
Stephen Brown also punched the worker, leaving him with a broken eye socket, nose and cheekbone
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Storm Ciaran in pictures after 110mph winds bring damage and disruption
UK News
Hundreds of schools are closed, trees are down, power is out for thousands of people, homes have been evacuated
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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
Martin Lewis urges every driver to get '100 per cent free' winter essential
Martin Lewis
All drivers have to do is sign up for the Halfords Club, the Money Saving Expert star revealed on Tuesday as he returned to the ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show from 8pm til 9pm.
Your Money
'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.
Mum of teen killed in camping crash tragedy says 'nothing will make this nightmare go away'
Shrewsbury
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
ITV I'm a Celeb fans react to 'weird' statement from Marvin Humes' chat with Sam Thompson
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
The JLS singer opened up to fellow campmates Fred Sirieix and Sam Thompson
Strictly Come Dancing star announces he's engaged as dancers rush to say congrats
BBC
Tess Daly, Oti Mabuse & Neil Jones rush to say congrats
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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
DWP
The Telegraph reports the new law expected to be announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement next week, which Jeremy Hunt will deliver on Wednesday.
Your Money
'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.
Man fights for life after 'incident'
West Midlands Ambulance Service
Paramedics found a man with 'critical injuries' on Richards Street
The 'super hydrating' £15 eye patches that help to 'reduce puffiness and dark circles'
Money saving tips
The Nip + Fab Hyaluronic Extreme4 Jelly Eye Patches are currently reduced online
Mum of teen killed in camping crash tragedy says 'nothing will make this nightmare go away'
Shrewsbury
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