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UK bedbug cases set to surge over half-term as pest control expert shares tips
Half Term
Family holidays and students coming home for half-term will mean more chances of bedbugs hitching a ride to your house
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Mum 'died after taking part in charity contest to fit the most marshmallows into her mouth'
Courts
Natalie Buss, 37, appeared to choke after collapsing in a corridor, a court has heard
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Evil child killer Ian Huntley's ex Maxine Carr living new life in seaside town as a mum with 'besotted' husband
Crime
She provided Ian Huntley with an alibi after he murdered schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman
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XL Bully 'humanely destroyed' at primary school after 'viciously attacking' woman
Dogs
The XL Bully's owner was reportedly screaming for help after her pet suddenly turned on her
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Two arrests after baby found dead near Gulliver’s World Theme Park
Crime
The baby boy was found dead 25 years ago but has never been identified
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Child killer Ian Huntley 'unrecognisable after prison attacks'
Crime
Ian Huntley murdered schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman
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Prince Harry and Meghan 'divided over move back to UK as couple expected to start house hunting soon'
Royal Family
A source has claimed the couple are looking into the possibility of returning to the UK
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Captain Tom charity to be 'shut down' as family controversy continues
Courts
His daughter and her husband are currently fighting to keep a spa at their home
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Killer Thomas Cashman in fresh bid to fight jail term for murdering schoolgirl Olivia Pratt-Korbel
Courts
The gunman shot dead Olivia, nine, at her home
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Message sent to 71,000 households as huge new Universal Credit change starts today
DWP
Officials say the final phase is now underway to get everyone onto Universal Credit
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Lucy Letby's evil jail 'gang' as she made friends with mum who murdered baby and schoolgirl killer
Midlands News
The twisted hospital killer was 'inseparable' with baby poisoner Michelle Smith and Shauna Hoare
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Met Police braced for UK terror attack after Israel-Hamas crisis heightens
Crime
Met deputy assistant commissioner Laurence Taylor said a 'very significant policing operation' is in place with officers patrolling vulnerable locations in the UK.
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Girl on school trip attacked by 'out of control XL Bully' in front of teachers
Crime
The primary schoolgirl was attacked at Salford Quays on Thursday October 2, in front of three teachers and a group of 20 other children as she crossed a bridge in the North West city.
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Heartbroken dad speaks out on daughter's due date as driver who killed pregnant mum gets longer sentence
Courts
Calvin Buckley spoke out after driver Adil Iqbal who killed his pregnant partner Frankie Jules-Hough had his sentence increased
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Seven vaping changes that could come into force
Politics
Health Secretary Steve Barclay is worried children were taking up the habit, especially with flavours such as bubblegum currently available
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Captain Tom’s family say they would still keep £800k from his books after backlash
NHS
Money was used to build a luxury pool and spa complex built in the grounds of the family home
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65p cupboard item that kills bed bugs as fears grow in UK
property news
There's a simple trick to eradicate the pests
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Tragedy as mum, 40, found dead a mile from bar where she last said goodbye to friends
NHS
An inquest has been held into the death of the mum with a 'heart of gold'
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Couple spooked as dog cam pictures hooded figure chasing their pet
UK News
Victoria Hepworth was dog-sitting for her sister when she noticed a strange figure in the background of the dog cam
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Luton Airport fire live as all flights suspended as car park collapses in massive blaze
Midlands News
Around 1,200 vehicles have been damaged as more than 15 fire crews tackled the blaze in Luton Airport's multi-storey carpark
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Men fist bumped after crying woman raped in alleyway, court told
Courts
A third man allegedly acted as a look out during the incident
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Murder accused 'went to football match and bought sweets' hours before woman shot dead
Courts
Ashley Dale was shot with a Skorpion sub-machine gun
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Small firms being offered support to go green
UK News
Oxford Brookes Business School, in partnership with Small Business Britain, will unveil a free six-week ‘Green Skills for Small Business’ programme starting in November
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'Parents let their toddler kick my seat for hours on a flight - this is how I got revenge'
UK News
A plane passenger has spoken of her clash with the parents of a toddler who, the woman claims, pulled her hair and kicked her seat for hours on a long haul flight
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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
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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