All news for 2023-07-23

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Chef fired for using phone 'for hours' claims she was just checking exam results
A chef in Manchester, Sophie Alcock, was fired for using her phone too much during a shift while she was awaiting her final university results
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Police discover soundproof basement in serial killer suspect's home
Rex Heuermann, the suspect in the Gilgo Beach serial killer case, had his home searched by cops who found a soundproof basement. He denies the 2010 killings
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Love Island's Scott tells Abi they 'need to slow things down' amid exit fears
Love Island's Scott admits to Abi he wants to 'calm things down' with their romance, suggesting Abi is more 'emotionally invested' than he is
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ISIS targets children with explosives placed in fake PlayStation controllers
Household items such as phones and TV remotes have been turned into weapons to target civilians and children. They have been discovered by the Mines Advisory Group charity
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One in six patients waited more than two weeks for a GP appointment, data shows
More than 4.8 million appointments took place more than a fortnight after booking in May as overstretched family doctors battle spiralling waiting lists
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Rishi Sunak urged to fix social care now after four year 'wild goose chase'
Today, on the fourth anniversary of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s commitment, charities say millions of elderly and vulnerable Brits are still struggling to access the care they need
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Welsh whisky given special protected status to stop imitation and misuse
Environment Secretary Therese Coffey will announce the whisky UKGI status today at the Royal Welsh Show. She said Single Malt Welsh Whisky is widely acclaimed for its lightness of character
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Motorists' fury as potholes on UK roads caused 18,000 breakdowns this year
Since the start of 2023, the RAC has dealt with 18,250 callouts for damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs or distorted wheels, damage most likely caused by defective roads
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Liverpool dealt potential transfer blow as Jurgen Klopp eyes Fabinho replacement
Fabinho is poised to leave Liverpool for Saudi Arabian champions Al-Ittihad, leaving the Reds light in midfield as boss Jurgen Klopp also expects to wave goodbye to long-serving captain Jordan Henderson
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Love Island's Kady planning to confront Molly after backstabbing remark
Love Island's Kady McDermott had her say on drama with co-star Molly Marsh which escalated following her recent exit from the villa, teasing it will be 'fun' when they come face-to-face
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Inter Miami open door for Luis Suarez transfer with $150K deal with MLS rivals
The Herons may not be finished in the transfer market this summer despite already making a trio of additions, with a potentially shrewd move opening up the possibility of another signing
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Love Island fans spot Abi's mum's 'shady' dig at Mitch as she enters villa
Love Island viewers didn't know how to react on Sunday, as they spotted Abi's mum Jill taking aim at her former partner Mitch as they came face-to-face
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BBC Bargain Hunt viewers rush to 'switch off' over presenter's 'annoying' habit
BBC viewers watching Bargain Hunt were forced to 'switch off' from the daytime TV programme following presenter Danny Sebastian hosting from Harrogate
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Love Island fans question Molly's reaction to parents visit after past scene
Love Island viewers were left cringing and puzzled over Molly Marsh's emotional outburst at seeing her parents Janet and David, despite seeing them a few weeks ago after her chock exit
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Network Rail bosses spend £10,000 a week on flights as it’s cheaper than trains
Despite urging Brits to take the train to keep down carbon emissions, Network Rail staff spent thousands on domestic flights last year - admitting it was because planes sometimes worked out cheaper
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Molly-Mae and Tommy's spontaneous trip to Ibiza before proposal and 'new name'
Love Island Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury, who met on the ITV2 show in 2019, have been on a lot of holidays since welcoming their daughter Bambi back in January
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Sadio Mane snaps at reporter amid transfer rumours - "You are killing me"
Senegal forward Sadio Mane endured a tough first season with Bayern Munich, prompting speculation over a summer move to the Saudi Pro League for the ex-Liverpool star
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Heidi Klum dances in minuscule shorts and plunging white bra for saucy video
Heidi Klum has wowed her fans with a sizzling display in a pair of minuscule shorts and a plunging bra top, which comes as the starlet headed out for Pride celebrations in Germany
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Molly-Mae and Tommy's Ibiza proposal with thousands of roses and dazzling ring
Loved-up duo Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury, who met on Love Island in 2019, have finally gotten engaged after four years of dating, buying their dream home together, and welcoming their first child, baby Bambi earlier this year
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Man Utd on red alert as Spurs go over Daniel Levy to force Harry Kane ultimatum
Tottenham hope to tie Harry Kane to a new long-term contract, but if those negotiations are unsuccessful a move could be sanctioned before he leaves on a free next summer
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Ruben Dias makes promise to Jack Grealish’s mum after being sick in her handbag
Manchester City celebrated their treble in style this summer, with teetotal Ruben Dias joining in on the party - with the centre-back now paying the price...literally
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Man Utd dressing room have already made their mind up on Andre Onana transfer
Manchester United clinched the signing of Andre Onana on Friday, with the Cameroon international tipped to transform the way Erik ten Hag's side are able to play
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Tories accused of 'empty promises' over housing with vow for new homes in cities
The Government says is on course to meet its target of building one million homes - but only two weeks ago the Commons Housing Committee warned it is unlikely to deliver its target of 300,000 new homes per year
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'Rhodes wildfires show climate crisis risks - act now, or it will get worse'
The Daily Mirror's Environment Editor, Nada Farhoud, says the climate crisis is made worse by wildfires, which ravage carbon-rich ecosystems, turning them into tinderboxes
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Messi arrival tipped to finally rid MLS of tag Beckham transfer introduced
MLS commissioner Don Garber thinks the arrival of "greatest of all time" Lionel Messi will help change the way Major League Soccer is looked at by the rest of the world