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Boy, 15, killed in shark attack at popular beach while out paddling with dad
Khai Cowley, 15, died after his leg was bitten off during the attack and he was pulled from the water near Ethel Beach in the Innes National Park, south Australia
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Carol Kirkwood's 'toyboy' husband as surprise wedding announced on BBC
Carol Kirkwood stunned BBC Breakfast viewers on Friday as it was revealed to viewers that she secretly tied the knot over Christmas, but who is the star's new husband?
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Backstreet Boys' AJ says hosting gig helped him overcome mental health trauma
Former Backstreet Boy AJ McLean has exclusively revealed to The Mirror US that his Fashion Hero: A New Kind Of Beautiful hosting gig has helped him cope with his mental health
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Nutritionist shares diet that actually works - and one to avoid at all costs
As many prepare to write their New Year's resolutions, a nutritionist has advised the Mirror which diets actually work in the long run, while cautioning against one food fad in particular
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People are only just realising why we kiss under the mistletoe
We're all familiar with the Christmas tradition that you should kiss under the mistletoe when you see it, but have you ever wondered where the idea came from and why people do it?
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Teen writes impressive CV to convince mum to let her have puppy - and it works
Kayla Severi, 18, told her mum that she wanted a dog for Christmas 'more than anything in the world' - and when her wish was rejected, she decided to get creative
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EasyJet flight almost crashed into plane and was just seconds from disaster
An easyJet plane from Gatwick Airport with 179 people onboard came close to hitting another aircraft after being given permission to land by an air traffic controller in a mistake
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Carol Kirkwood announces marriage as BBC presenter describes perfect wedding day
BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood tied the knot with fiancé Steve Randall in a secret ceremony in Buckinghamshire on Wednesday
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Met Office verdict on Beast from the East hitting UK with snow in days
Recent days has seen the UK battered by Storm Gerrit that even led to a tornado touching down in parts of Manchester as many look ahead to what could be a snowy January
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Everything the Kardashians have said about plastic surgery over the years
The Kardashian-Jenner clan have long been surrounded by speculation they've gone under the knife for plastic surgery procedures, but they've denied a lot of the rumours
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Exact date snow and gales to bring freezing start to 2024 after Storm Gerrit
BBC weather forecast says more bleak weather including rain, wind and possible snow is on its way for the New Year period after Storm Gerrit brought freak conditions to millions of Brits
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Only those with high IQ can spot mysterious woman's face within 9 seconds
There's more than meets the eye with this baffling optical illusion of a man looking for something in the woods. It turns out you have high IQ if you manage to spot the mysterious outline of a woman's face
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Chris Rock and Amber Rose spark relationship rumours after stepping out together
Chris Rock and Amber Rose set the rumour mills into overdrive that they could be dating after they were pictured out together. The comedian and the model were all smiles in New York
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Surgeon's chilling words after cancer scare spooked mum into losing nine stone
Judith Gibson found herself unable to shop in regular stores after her weight ballooned following the death of her father, and it was only a surgeon's harsh warning that made her change
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Brothers Prince George and Prince Louis have very different tastes in music
The two young princes' musical tastes are developing as would be expected, with the elder George having a more mature appetite than his younger brother Louis
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A&E spike in patients with broken penises and stuck 'foreign objects'
Data for England shows there has been an increase in the number of people seeking help for broken penises, a burning sensation when passing urine and sexually transmitted infections
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NHS therapist asked patient with horror spinal injuries 'wanna bang?' on Tinder
NHS occupational therapist Alicia Hing sent various flirty messages to the spinal injuries patient at Stoke Mandeville Hospital and made vile comments about another patient
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Hollywood icon, 90, returning to screens for new Netflix series after retirement
A Hollywood icon, 90, is reportedly coming out of retirement to film one final series. The star announced their retirement earlier this year
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The Conservatives do not fit the bill - families are fed-up of sky high prices
Household bills are on average £326 more than a year ago, food inflation is still averaging nearly 10% and rents and mortgages are set to rise again, while wages are flat-lining
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Lance Bass hints that *NSYNC is moving closer to reunion with huge comeback
Lance Bass has hinted that *NSYNC is moving closer to launching a reunion.
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Little Mix’s Jade Thirlwall teams up with indie pop legend amid solo album delay
Little Mix star Jade Thirwall is reportedly collaborating with Bastille singer Dan Smith before releasing new music as a solo artist after the pair spent time together at a writing camp
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Terrified family feared they'd die when Storm Gerrit tornado tore through house
The Moody family managed to scramble to safety over bricks, timber and slates after the twister struck their roof and sent rubble plunging into their rooms
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'Flying washing machine' pilots share terrifying footage of them fighting storm
A stomach-churning video was shared on X of London's National Police Air Service pilots inside a helicopter as Storm Gerrit threw the aircraft around with strong gusts of wind
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Barbra Streisand, 81, is ‘too old to care’ about dressing 'provocatively'
Barbra Streisand, 81, is ‘too old to care’ if you think she dresses provocatively. The superstar looked spectacular as she ditched her trousers in a glam cover shot for W Magazine
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Disgruntled Wickes customer parks tank outside over 'poor' £25k kitchen
Paul Gibbons, 63, claims the kitchen which is said to have cost £25,000 in February, still has a “poor finish”. He says doors and drawers don’t close, some storage is unusable and mould is growing under the sink