All news by author: Laycie Beck

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Horror for punters as large pub sign suddenly crashes to floor next to drinkers
The Loxley Pub on Pelham Street, lost its signage on Wednesday afternoon, with passersby noticing the large sign, which reads The Loxley, had fallen on the street
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Tornado warning for 260-mile stretch of UK this weekend - all areas affected
The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation has issued a severe weather forecast for a 260-mile stretch of the UK today, the warning came into force at 4am
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Plumber dies after being electrocuted as defibrillator in Co-op store 'unusable'
Plumber Mackenzie Cooper died after being electrocuted at a house in Nottinghamshire and a coroner has demanded action after a defibrillator from a nearby Co-op Central England store was faulty
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Moment late passenger tries to board ferry before crew 'push him to his death'
The 36-year-old man could be seen attempting to board the ferry as it pulled away from the port of Piraeus, and after a second attempt it appears as if he was forced backwards and fell into the water
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Man arrives for first day of holiday and dies at airport in front of tourists
Gerard Wohlmuth, 82, is thought to have been dead for at least three hours at the airport in Bangkok before officers arrived at the scene following reports from concerned tourists
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Remote 18th century cottage available for £150k - but there's a catch inside
The Grade II listed property has four bedrooms and is located on a peaceful country lane, but requires a lot of work as many rooms contain damaged ceilings, walls and discarded furniture
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Koala caught after eating £3k worth of seedlings then falling into a food coma
Staff were blaming the missing seedlings on possums until they discovered Claude had been indulging in the plants, many of which were part of a koala food and habitat restoration initiative
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Gran wins big on National Lottery after 'good omen' spiders crawl up her arm
Thanks to her big win, Doris will receive £10,000 in her bank every month for the next 30 years, with the 70-year-old joking that "it gives me a reason to be around until I am 100"
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King has 'no time' to see Harry when he visits UK before Queen death anniversary
The Duke will be visiting the UK for the annual WellChild Awards but has no plans to meet King Charles or Prince William despite the upcoming anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's death
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Dog tears toddler's lip off in horror unprovoked attack as she and mum left shop
WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: Summer Morgan and her daughter Skylar were walking out of a shop in Nottingham when the dog, thought to have been a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, pounced
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Popular floating pub set to be sold off after 40 years of business in town
Frank Dyson, 71, owner of the Castle Barge in Newark, listed it for sale at £325,000, which includes all fixtures and fittings, and has already attracted early enquiries from interested parties
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Pensioner slapped with £225 fine within seconds of stopping to read parking sign
Andy Smith had driven two friends to East Midlands Airport to drop two friends who were checking in their luggage and staying at the nearby Leonardo Hotel overnight
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Couple swear they won't fly TUI again after being turned away over passport rule
Penny Priestly and her husband Dug spent £1,800 on a holiday package but when they arrived at the airport, they were turned away as their passports were older than 10 years
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Boxing horror as man dies taking part in white collar charity match
The student was rushed to hospital after taking part in the opening rounds of an Ultra White Collar Boxing (UWCB) event last Saturday, but his condition deteriorated and he sadly died
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Driver slapped with £100 fine and three points for 'allowing ambulance to pass'
Frank Wallington, from Walsall, said the measures were unfair due to the situation in which he ran the red light - and said he wanted mitigating circumstances to be considered