All news by author: Harry Thompson

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Inside 'UK's poorest town' where locals are plagued by dog mess and litter
Jaywick, in Essex, is often referred to as the "poorest place in the UK" and has been plagued by issues including dog poo, litter and poor drainage - but the community is fighting back
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Greggs under attack as crows swoop and steal customers' sausage rolls and cakes
One woman in Twickenham, London had her Gail's cinnamon bun nabbed by crows as many Greggs customers say they have also been attacked in the street by the hungry predators
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Brits dodging XL bullies after ban now buying dog with bite stronger than lion's
New legal restrictions on XL Bully Dogs are now in force after a spate of killings in the last few years and people are now looking to the next dangerous dog breed
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King's New Year's honours list explained and how winners are chosen
Receiving an honour from the King is no mean feat and requires huge amounts of work - both in terms of contribution to Britain and in the long application process
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Kate Middleton has simple ploy she does without William 'to nourish inner life'
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, finds time - albeit limited hours - to "nourish her inner life" but this is difficult, according to a source due to members of the public
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UK's 'fattest town' has fast food delivered to same address three times a day
Ebbw Vale in Blaenau Gwent, Southeast Wales, is thought to be the fattest place in the UK - with takeaways allegedly delivering to the same home three times a day
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Met Office's Red Weather Warning explained as 'danger to life' Eunice sweeps UK
Red weather warnings are a rare occurrence, with Storm Ciaran due to strike the UK with 98mph winds and heavy rain. So what is a red weather warning and how common is it, according the body responsible for the system?
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Putin 'had cardiac arrest in hotel room' and was 'resuscitated' before ICU move
Warmonger Vladimir Putin is said to have fallen ill on Sunday after countless reports alleged that he's suffering from terminal conditions - and that body doubles have been put in his place to dupe the Russian public
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UK pubs 'need to triple usual sales to pay off huge new tax bills' warn experts
British pubs need to be as busy as they are for World Cup games all year around if they are to survive a brutal new tax, industry experts have warned
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Step-by-step guide to bleeding your radiator as winter draws in
Now the weather is getting colder and thoughts turn to how we keep our homes warm this winter here is the best way to save cash and make sure your house is cosy
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Bigfoot 'pictured carrying beast baby on its back' sparks fierce viral debate
High-resolution images have surfaced of a supposed mother Bigfoot walking through a creepy woodland with a baby beast on her back in New York, USA - with some convinced they are real
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'World's most inbred family' of 40 kids crumbles after child overheard at school
The Colt family was made up of 40 kids and started by couple Tim and Betty in the 1970s, with the former going on to allegedly father numerous children with his own kids and even a grandchild
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Brits warned of rise in 'super gonorrhoea' as infection resists antibiotics
Cases of "super gonorrhoea" have been on the rise in recent years due to resistance to antibiotics from mutated infections and it has led health officials to urge people to get tested
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Bird Flu warning signs and symptoms in humans as girl, 11, dies from disease
World Health Organisation 'takes the risk from this virus seriously' and 'urges heightened vigilance from all countries'
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'Britain's roughest street' with £5 sex workers, stabbings, addicts and muggers
Parents on Slade Road, in Birmingham, stressed their concern for their children’s safety - be it from violence, cars driving fast down the narrow street, or drug addicts
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Hero dad saves hundreds of swimmers after spotting huge shark from his drone
The dad had to act fast after spotting the 20ft beast, which was swimming around the waters of Meelup Beach, Western Australia, alongside the drone pilot's family
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'New Nostradamus' claims World War 3 will be sparked by plane crash this year
A man who has been dubbed the "new Nostradamus" after the former French astrologer has made a terrifying claim stating that a plane crash in Taiwan will spark World War 3 this year