All news for 2023-04-18

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Pub tells punters to leave mobile phones at home ahead of 'noisy' test warning
The Camelot pub near Yeovil has asked that customers leave their phones at home on April 23, when every UK mobile number will receive an emergency text alert from the British government
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UK to be hit with wall of snow as temperatures plunge after mini-heatwave
Weather maps predict this weekend is likely to be more unsettled, with most seeing a chance of some scattered showers and sunny spells before winter grips parts of northern England next week
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Results Wrexham AFC need to secure promotion ahead of last two games
The National League leaders have played some incredible football this season and could wrap up automatic promotion to the Football League for the first time in 15 years as early as this weekend
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UK 'faces higher taxes' as PMs have been 'too squeamish' to tackle obesity
The Institute for Government warned that a repeated failure to tackle the obesity epidemic will result in higher taxes and spending - with the problem already costing the NHS £6.5billion every year
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Russian hackers 'trying to black out Britain' by targeting power stations
Cabinet Office Minister Oliver Dowden will issue a 'call to arms' to energy providers when he addresses the annual CyberUK conference in Belfast later
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310,000 children forced to share beds with parents or siblings in cramped homes
A new report by the National Housing Federation lays bare the extent of the chronic social housing shortage, with families forced to share beds, parents sleeping in kitchens or hallways, and children left without space to do their homework
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Supermarket make big change to prices from today to rival Sainsbury's and Tesco
Co-op stores will feature new lower prices from today for Co-op Membership customers, hot on the footsteps of Sainsbury's introducing Nectar Prices last week
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Corrie acid attack scars unveiled for first time as Ryan is unbandaged
Coronation Street's Ryan Connor, played by Ryan Prescott, tells the surgeon he's ready to look at his injuries after being the victim of an horrific acid attack
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Huge 300kg Nasa satellite will crash to Earth today after 21 years in space
The satellite, known as Rhessi, has been in space since 2018 capturing information about the Sun, but is set to fall to Earth in the coming hours with a "low" chance of hitting someone
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Stacey Solomon back at work after giving birth to daughter two months ago
Stacey Solomon is returning to work after welcoming her fifth child in February, with the TV star visiting Paris, and taking baby Belle with her. Stacey also told fans of the upcoming projects she has, including another Sort Your Life Out series
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Arsene Wenger sticks the boot in as he explains why he's worried about Chelsea
The former Arsenal manager has claimed he fears for Chelsea and explained why as they are left reeling from Champions League elimination at the hands of Real Madrid
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Vaping can 'entrench' puffing habit that leads to smoking later, study says
News comes as the Government plans to give out e-cigarettes as a quitting tool, while the Mirror found illegal vapes are being sold to kids in shops
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Rebekah Vardy trademarks 'Wagatha Christie' and could cash in after court case
Rebekah Vardy is making the most of her recent court case against Coleen Rooney and has trademarked the phrase 'Wagatha Christie' – meaning she could cash in on it
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Samsung S23 Ultra Review: Flagship King offers glorious performance at a price
Samsung's latest top-of-the-line mobile is here with cutting-edge features, but is it worth upgrading to, given it's hefty price tag
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North West branded Kourtney Kardashian's 'double' in throwback pictures
Fans of the Kardashians were quick to point out the uncanny resemblance between Kim's daughter North and her auntie Kourtney following throwback snaps
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Frank Lampard sets horrendous 118-year Chelsea record on return to the club
Frank Lampard is back in his second stint at Chelsea boss but things are not going to plan as they have lost all four of his matches in charge in a record-breaking run
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One dead and five injured after parking garage collapses on top of cars
A parking garage in lower Manhattan's Financial District has at least 'partially collapsed' - killing one and injuring several others - and nearby buildings have been evacuated
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Two 'vicious' dogs attacked 'young girl' and five others in bloody spree
Simon Edge was walking home in Birmingham when he was suddenly set upon by two large dogs, and was left with wounds to his lower back, arm and torso - and a young girl was also attacked
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Naked Education star slams backlash after adults strip in front of teens
Dr Alex George has launched a passionate defence of his new show Naked Education, after viewers complained over scenes which saw adults strip off in front of teenagers
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Chelsea reach end of an era as Champions League return uncertain under Boehly
It was an improved display from Chelsea in their Champions League quarter final second leg, but they paid the price for not taking first half chances against Real Madrid
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Patrick Mahomes reacts to Jalen Hurts contract by pointing to Super Bowl showing
Patrick Mahomes reacted positively to the news that Jalen Hurts has become the highest-paid player in NFL history after signing a five-year deal worth $255million on Monday
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Lampard ridiculed as Mudryk played in strange position during Chelsea loss
Mykhaylo Mudryk was summoned as Frank Lampard searched for inspiration in Chelsea's 2-0 Champions League quarter-final defeat to Real Madrid, but the Ukrainian wonderkid had to play a new role
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Dead dog carried into vets in B&M bag after suffering 'horrific stab wounds'
WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: A dog in Oldbury, the West Midlands was already dead from multiple 'horrific' stab wounds when it was brought to a vet in a B&M shopping bag by a man who did not leave his details
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McManaman leaves fans baffled with "made in South Africa" remark in Chelsea loss
Real Madrid ran out 2-0 winners on the night and 4-0 victors on aggregate by beating Chelsea - with Rodrygo scoring both for the reigning European champions at Stamford Bridge
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Murdoch spends $787.5m to settle Fox News trial - but worse could be to come
Fox News may have reached a settlement with Dominion Voting Systems, however it was not the only voting-technology company hoping to go after Ruper Murdoch's business empire