All news for 2024-02-29

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Line of Duty star gives exciting update on comeback for hit show
With Line of Duty a huge hit for the BBC with the last episode of season six pulling in over 16 million viewers, fans are urging TV bosses to get a move on - and all the stars are on board
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Boy, 7, crushed to death chasing ball under parked truck as driver pulls out
A terrible accident has shocked a Louisiana community after a truck driver unknowingly crushed a 7-year-old boy by pulling out, without noticing the child was underneath, reaching for his ball
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UK obesity rates double since 1990 with 17 million Britons now obese
The groundbreaking report, which was published in The Lancet, suggests that obesity rates have more than doubled in the UK for women, men, and also surged for children and adolescents
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Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne to have 'inclusion training' before Big Brother
TV legends Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh are known for never holding back so ITV bosses have stepped in and ensured that the pair undergo specific training to be respectful
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Moment lorry driver is caught four times over the drink-drive limit by police
Shocking dashcam footage released by the Somerset police shows the moment drunk lorry driver Ihar Shynkevich, 35, was found to be four times the limit after swerving across lanes on the M5
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World Cup winner's wife to sell medal and jersey and threatens to expose secrets
Ezequiel Palacios' World Cup winners' medal and shirt is allegedly being sold by his estranged wife in an attempt to pay off debt and an apartment she currently lives in
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Hairy Bikers Si faces uncertainty amid career after Dave's tragic death
The Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers' death at 66 has left fans and friends heartbroken and best friend and co-star Si King spoke years ago about the future if they couldn't work together again
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Video footage shows moment e-bike bursts into flames on busy high street
A west London street erupted in chaos after an e-bike erupted in flames in a cycle lane, with fire officials later warning that the inferno emits a deadly white smoke that can damage humans
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Frustrated' Camilla had two blunt words for Princess Charlotte in tense moment
Queen Consort Camilla was spotted by a lip reader giving two blunt words to Princess Charlotte of Wales during during a tense and emotional moment at the Queens funeral in 2022
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Man abandons disgusting mouldy van in the road - but locals have the last laugh
After receiving reports that the vehicle had been abandoned, the council carried out investigations and discovered the vehicle did not have a current MoT certificate
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Ex-Scotland star arrested at estranged wife's home after mingling with celebs
Former Scotland rugby international Stuart Hogg was arrested last weekend at his former family home, having split with his wife Gillian after seven years of marriage
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Paul Pogba's banned substance as devastated ex-Man Utd star given four year ban
Paul Pogba has been hit with a four-year ban for taking a banned substance, which was prescribed to him by a US doctor, as the Juventus player looks to fight for his career
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Katie Price lashes out at Kate Middleton's uncle ahead of Celeb Big Brother
Katie Price has given her verdict on the rumoured line-up for this year's Celebrity Big Brother, which is said to include Princess Catherine's outspoken uncle, Gary Goldsmith
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Taylor Swift's family loves Travis Kelce's protectiveness after father's attack
Taylor Swift's family adore her relationship with hunky NFL star Travis Kelce for many reasons but his dominating stature and drive to protect her has given them great satisfaction
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Police appeal for more victims of Wayne Couzens to come forward
Met Police Commissioner Mark Rowley has encouraged other potential victims of Wayne Couzens to come forward and said that they will be "supported and taken seriously"
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Angela Rayner accuses Tories of underestimating North as she makes economy vow
Labour’s Angela Rayner will pledge to give communities the power to make decisions on skills training, housing and planning as she speaks at the Convention of the North
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Family claim they were evicted from housing over 'sweet and cuddly' XL Bully
Tammy Newman re-homed an XL Bully after her previous owner said she may have to be put down and was then evicted from a women's shelter
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Olympic legend Tessa Sanderson becomes model after becoming a first-time mum
The javelin star is fronting the cosmetics giant’s Because Of My Age campaign, with the message that real beauty comes from life experience
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Warning after boy, 5, chokes to death on his own vomit in front of them
Victim Ulas Topcu, 5, who was conceived alongside his twin brother using IVF therapy, died after getting vomit stuck in his windpipe at his home in Balilkesir Province, Marmara, Turkey
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Gallagher makes call on Chelsea future after 'no significant progress' in deal
Conor Gallagher has been one of Chelsea's standout players this season, but his future is still uncertain with 'no significant progress' made on an extension to his contract
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Coronation Street fans 'work out' Bethany Platt's next move as betrayal exposed
Coronation Street was full of drama on Thursday night as Bethany Platt was finally exposed on the cobbles after her controversial article hit Weatherfield
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Doctor, 63, who had sexual relationship with vulnerable female patient is jailed
Dr Francis Bailley GP, 63 who lives in Lyvelly Gardens, Peterborough, has been jailed for two years and two months for pursuing a young woman after she was released from a secure psychiatric unit
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The Apprentice's Onyeka Nweze says Lord Sugar was 'absolutely wrong' to fire her
The Apprentice star Onyeka Nweze, who became the latest candidate to be fired by Lord Sugar, has hit out at the decision to send her packing after her team failed to impress
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The Apprentice airs dramatic firing despite history-making Formula-E task
Onyeka Nweze is heading home after a terrible pitch but it wasn't the usual chaos from the candidates as viewers saw a record Apprentice deal done
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Tragedy of boy, 11, who meet baby brother and donated organs before he died
A mother from Shannon in Ireland has described how her 11-year-old boy was able to meet his newborn brother just moments he died from fatal injuries he suffered during a car crash