All news by author: Tim Hanlon

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Man caught on doorbell camera wielding samurai sword before it snaps in half
A hooded man dressed in black was seen on a doorbell camera wielding a samurai sword and striking at the door of the property, believed to be in London, causing the blade to split in two
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Friends 'moon' scene of deadly crash in unusual tribute to the young mum killed
Tori Pearsall, 27, died when her Toyota Corolla crashed into a tree and burst into flames in Australia, and her sister Kirra Panaia has paid tribute with pals by mooning at the site
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Worker takes 28 months of maternity leave and won't return - then sues bosses
Jowita Parsons spent 28 months on maternity leave and refused to return to work before suing her employers when she was sacked, but her case has been thrown out by a tribunal in Reading
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Nasa's Perseverance rover bizarrely finds 'shark fin and crab claw' on Mars
NASA has released images that bizarrely appear to show a shark fin and a crab claw on Mars - but the fishy goings on are down to the phenomenon of pareidolia where the brain tries to make out something meaningful
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First-ever cross between a dog and fox hailed as 'amazing' discovery
Scientists believe they have found the first-ever cross between a dog and a fox in Brazil, with the animal sharing characteristics from both breeds, and it has been called a dogxim
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Boy, 10, is mauled by out-of-control dog as he plays football outside home
Footage shows a boy, aged 10, as he is attacked by an out-of-control dog while playing football on his front drive in Walsall, with the animal locking onto him as his family try and free him
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Fears over bat virus deadlier than Covid as cases soar - 10 signs to know
People are being told to look out for 10 symptoms of a bat virus more deadly than Covid after an outbreak in India where there is now mass testing after two people have died
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Vascular dementia 'red flag' warning that happens while you sleep
People are being warned of an important factor that has been linked to the development of vascular dementia that may take place while you sleep by TV doctor Mark Porter
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Urgent warning to Brit tourists who dined at wine bar after deadly outbreak
People are being told to urgently visit a medical centre if they have dined recently at a restaurant in the French Rugby World Cup city of Bordeaux where there has been a deadly food poisoning outbreak
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Passerby touches Spanish journalist's bottom sparking fury as police make arrest
Isa Balado, a reporter for the Spanish channel Cuatro, was giving a live broadcast from a street in Madrid when a man walked up and touched her on the bottom, sparking a fresh outcry in the country
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Swine flu case spotted in Europe as WHO issues urgent warning - symptoms to know
The World Health Organization has issued a warning after a case of swine flu was detected in the Netherlands, with the disease causing a devastating pandemic in 2009
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Four lung cancer symptoms that may appear in the morning you shouldn't ignore
Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer - but it's also one of the most difficult to spot. Here are four signs that may appear when you wake up
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'First signs' of dementia that could easily be mistaken for something else
People are being warned to look out for a symptom that is the earliest sign of dementia, with an early diagnosis important as treatment could slow down the condition
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Michael Mosley unveils ground-breaking weight loss diet plan
An 800-calorie diet, back by Michael Mosley, that not only causes rapid weight loss but has also been found to reverse type 2 diabetes, is being extended around the country
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Silent killer warning - subtle feeling in your neck that should never be ignored
A silent killer warning has been made over a serious condition where symptoms are not easy to detect - but one common sign could be found in patients' necks, and it shouldn't be ignored
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Red flags for when lower back pain could be something more serious
People are being warned of red flags to look out for if they are suffering from lower back pain, and when it can be a serious condition that requires urgent medical attention
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Subtle signs on your ears that could show your risk of heart disease and cancer
Ears provide hearing and balance but people should also be aware that they can also reveal a lot about their health with signs such as a crease in the earlobe and itchiness to look out for
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Thirteen key signs of sepsis where medical help is needed immediately
People are being warned on World Sepsis Day of 13 key symptoms that they should be aware of, with the serious condition associated with one in five deaths around the world
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Indigestion and stomach pain could be treated with spice costing just 23p
A popular spice found in many Brits' kitchen cupboard, costing about just 23 pence, could be just as effective as conventional medicines in treating indigestion, a new study claims
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Sexual health doctor's heatwave hangover warning for painful bladder condition
People are being warned of a painful bladder infection that spikes at this time of the year due to hot weather, while sex and drinking alcohol also triggers it
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New dementia treatment hope for Alzheimer's disease stemming from exercise
A hormone released while people exercise has been found to reduce sticky amyloid plaques that stop brain cells from communicating in Alzheimer's disease, a new study has claimed
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Moment UK street faces torrent of water with bar staff battling against flood
Staff at the King Cons pub in Stirling have been filmed desperately trying to clear floods in heavy rain as a torrent of water can be seen flowing down the street
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NHS surgeon sexually assaulted by 'smirking' consultant while operating
A woman has told how a consultant "buried his head in her breasts" when she was a junior surgeon in front of a packed operating theatre as figures show one in three female NHS surgeons are sexually assaulted
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Huge breakthrough in search for aliens as gas 'uniquely linked to life' found
Scientists are excited over the possible discovery of a gas "uniquely associated with life" on the massive K2-18b exoplanet which is being branded as a major breakthrough
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'Silent' signs of dehydration and heatstroke to look out for as country swelters
People are being warned of subtle signs of dehydration and heat exhaustion that can especially affect children and lead to serious consequences in the current hot spell