All news by author: S P Jones

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Nationwide agrees to takeover of rival Virgin Money in £2.9billion deal
If the deal is agreed, Virgin Money would initially run as a separate business within Nationwide, before then being integrated within the next six years
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Major LinkedIn outage as thousands of users report issues with platform
LinkedIn has gone down as angry users report receiving an "error has occurred" message in a major outage just days after all Meta's platforms crashed in spectacular fashion
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New driving laws for March 2024 including DVLA number plate ban and fuel duty
March is bringing a wave of changes to driving laws that could catch out motorists, which could see costs rise for drivers with petrol and diesel vehicles
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Joggers in quaint village suddenly have a very unusual running partner
Jasper Copping, 46, runs every weekday morning through Shotesham, Norfolk and in the last two weeks noticed he wasn't alone. Joining him has been a pheasant keeping Mr Copping's pace as he runs alongside a field on the outskirts of the village.
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Victoria Beckham fans share worries over designer's crutches at fashion show
Victoria Beckham fans were left concerned for the fashion designer after she shared a photo of herself being propped up by crutches at her Victoria Beckham show Paris Fashion Week
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Association of British Insurers calls for 'hidden in plain sight' tax cut
The tax is likely to hit the poorest the hardest as they spend proportionately more on insurance such as home and motor cover, said the Association of British Insurers
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Heartbreak behind Hairy Bikers' final TV special after Dave Myers' death
The Hairy Bikers reunited for a Christmas special mere months before the death of Dave Myers aged 66 on Wednesday
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Misspelled Harry Potter book bought for 13p sells for more than £14k
The rare early edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone cost a book enthusiast just 13p back in 1997. It spent years gathering dust on a bedroom shelf
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Alton Towers' Nemesis Reborn ride to return after alien eye spotted
The appearance of the floating seven-metre-wide eye heralds the hugely anticipated opening of Nemesis Reborn, which Alton Towers Resort can today officially confirm, will take place on March 16.
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Telegraph suitor RedBird IMI to buy Traitors and Squid Games maker for £1.15bn
RedBird IMI, which is backed by the vice-president of the United Arab Emirates, has announced a £1.15 billion deal to buy the production company behind Fleabag and Call The Midwife
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TikTok star Queenzzielocthevoice dies aged 48 after cancer battle
TikTok star Queenzzielocthevoice, real name Teresa Smith, has died at the age of 48 after a battle with ovarian cancer, her daughter confirmed in a GoFundMe post
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P&O ferry passengers stuck onboard for hours without leaving dock after powercut
The P&O ferry was scheduled to arrive at Hulls' King George Dock at about 7.45am after an overnight trip from Rotterdam - but it was still on the dock by 1pm with passengers waiting to leave
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Valentine's Day panic: Why Gen Z men are scared of florists
New research from Interflora reveals that one in ten Gen Z and Millennial men find visiting a florist uncomfortable - and a third of all men find shopping for Valentine's gifts puts them outside of their comfort zone
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Taylor Swift's dad backs Travis Kelce amid Super Bowl LVIII drama
Taylor Swift's dad Scott has made it clear he is backing Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII despite being an Eagles fan
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Workers at Barts NHS Trust and Synergy to stage fresh strikes in pay dispute
Members of Unite at Barts NHS Trust and outsourcing company Synergy will walk out from February 19-21
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Six members of same family dead and two officers injured after shooting and fire
Six members of the same family are presumed dead and two officers were injured after a shooting and fire in East Lansdowne, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
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Town has party for oldest woman in US as 116 year old shares secret to long life
Edie Ceccarelli, the second-oldest person in the world, celebrated her 116th birthday with a huge parade in her hometown of Willits, California, with fire trucks and dogs
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UK unemployment rate much lower than first thought, but inactivity jumps
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said changes to the way that it gathers information on the UK labour force has seen it revise the unemployment rate down to 3.9% for the quarter, from the 4.2% previous estimate
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Zach Lavine makes decision on NBA future after undergoing foot surgery
Chicago Bulls star Zach Lavine has decided to sit out the rest of the NBA season after undergoing foot surgery, which will have a huge impact on his future in the league
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One in four mums take over two hours to leave house with toddler
A nimble 6 per cent claim to be able to get out of the door in under half an hour, while for two out of five (42 percent) it takes up to TWO hours.
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Superdry shares surge after boss reveals he's in talks about possible takeover
The retail business saw shares rocket by as much as 110% on Friday morning amid takeover speculation
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Seattle Seahawks sent message over new head coach as Pete Carroll replaced
Seattle Seahawks have hired Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as their new head coach, and one of his former players has praised the appointment
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Travis Kelce breaks silence on relationship with Taylor Swift and NFL games
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have become one of the most famous couples in the world, with the pop icon attending 12 NFL games this season - including the AFC Championship
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Greg Olsen replaced as Fox Sports' top NFL analyst after Tom Brady TV deal
Legendary quarterback Tom Brady has agreed to a ten-year, $375 million deal to become Fox Sports' top game NFL analyst, replacing hugely popular pundit Greg Olsen
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Tom Brady explains what he really thinks of Patrick Mahomes and Brock Purdy
Tom Brady has shared his thoughts on Patrick Mahomes and Brock Purdy as the two quarterbacks prepare to face each other at Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas on February 11