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Optical illusion shows whether you like to be punctual or love freedom
This optical illusion can actually tell you something about yourself, give it a try to find out if you're a freedom lover or if punctuality is your top priority
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Cheryl refuses to spoil her son Bear and insists she 'doesn't want a nepo baby'
A friend close to Girls Aloud star Cheryl says she is determined to raise her son Bear as grounded as possible so he doesn't end up being a 'bratty' and 'entitled' child
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Mum of toddler who fell to death complained 'many times' about flat window
Exodus Eyob, who was almost two, fell from a high-rise tower in Saville Green, Leeds in July last year. He lived on the seventh floor with his mum, brother and sister.
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William stuns Tesco shoppers after being spotted selling Big Issue with pal
Prince William was spotted outside of the Tesco supermarket in Hammersmith today, where he reunited with vendor Dave Marton and together they sold copies of the Big Issue
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Shane MacGowan’s widow worried about his death for 35 years
Victoria Mary Clarke and the late Pogues singer – who passed away last week – had a decades-long romance before they tied-the-knot in 2018 after an 11 year engagement
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Prince Harry's missing wedding invite will 'sting' but Meghan would 'disapprove'
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been left off the guest list for the wedding of the Duke of Westminster, an old pal of Harry and his brother Prince William
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King and Kate put on united front at royal engagements ahead of crisis meeting
King Charles attended an Advent service and Christmas reception at the Coptic Orthodox Church Centre UK in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, where a young girl gave him a handwritten letter
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'I'm a dog trainer - these breeds need extra protection from cold this winter'
Your dog needs exercise even when it's snowing outside, but some breeds aren't suited to cold weather and will need 'extra protection' to keep them warm, according to a dog trainer
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Son finds mum hoarding expensive treat in fridge as shelves rammed with tubs
Shaun Noon, from Scotland, wasn't expecting to find 11 tubs of Lurpak butter when he opened the fridge door - and he has been labelled as 'really rich' since sharing a clip of his discovery online
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Fred Siriex' fitness regime as unlikely I'm A Celeb sex symbol strips off
Fred Siriex is often seen flashing his abs in front of his ITV co-star campmates as he continues his strict fitness regime in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
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Mum and son, 5, sleeping in tent outside city hall amid freezing conditions
Charlene Whelan, 29, is sleeping outside City Hall in Limerick, Ireland, until she can find accomodation - the mum is currently homeless with her five-year-old son
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McDonald's lifts lid on when festive menu will be axed - fans don't have long
McDonald's has shared when their festive menu is going to be disappearing, and fans of the fast food chain don't have long to tantalise their tastebuds with the treats
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Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood explains 'change' in atmosphere after Nigel exit
The Strictly judge has noticed a change in atmosphere behind-the-scenes of the hit BBC show since Nigel was forced to quit and now that the grand finale is within sight
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James Whale makes rare appearance at showbiz lunch after ending cancer treatment
Radio personality James Whale has made a rare appearance after recently revealed he has ended his cancer treatment, three years after being diagnosed with the disease at stage-four
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Kate's subtle gesture shows she 'won't hide away' amid royal drama, says expert
The Princess of Wales visited Evelina London Children's hospital today where she opened a new surgery unit - and a royal expert says she appeared to show she was keen to get on with her job amid Endgame drama
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Dianne Buswell sparks concern as she's 'got a lot going on' in personal life
Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell has opened up about a difficult time in her personal life as she battles to stay on the BBC dance show with her partner Bobby Brazier
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Maori MPs accused of covertly calling King Charles a 'skin rash' during ceremony
King Charles was referred to by an alternative word by Maori members of New Zealand's Parliament at a swearing in ceremony which some claimed mean 'skin rash' or 'sore'
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Man killed instantly after being struck by lightning at child's birthday party
Victor Lescano was 'killed instantly' after he was hit by a huge bolt of lightning when a thunderstorm hit the teenager's birthday party in Puma Husai, Argentina, on Sunday
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Mum, 42, whose agonising heavy periods were dismissed for years dies of cancer
Kelly Pendry, 42, bravely documented her battle with cancer and urged women to demand full investigations of their health from their doctor after her symptoms were confused with her period
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'I slept rough in the snow for one night and quickly had stark realisation'
Landlady and dedicated charity worker, Pauline Town, braved the snow and slept rough for the night in Greater Manchester to raise awareness and money for the homeless
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Sharon Osbourne reignites Danni Minogue row with savage dig at X Factor co-star
Sharon Osbourne and Danni Minogue were on the panel of the ITV talent show together back in 2007 and famously clashed behind-the-scenes - but the arguments are continuing well into the 2020s
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Last family living on derelict street refuse to leave home in council dispute
Demonique Wilson and his wife Thabo are locked in a dispute with Salford town hall bosses over the value of their house which is set to be demolished to make way for a £250million regeneration project
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Dating slang to make you feel old as 'rizz' is announced as the word of the year
Rizz has officially been named the word of the year by Oxford University Press - but what does it mean, and can you work out the meaning of other modern dating slang?
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Woman asks colleague to check her hair for nits and leaves people baffled
Headlice are not only itchy and annoying, but they can be quite tricky to get rid of - but some were mortified when a woman wanted to ask her colleague to check if she had nits
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Little known 'silent' version of common disease that can be deadly if untreated
Many people are living with coeliac disease, that is an intolerance to gluten and can lead to deadly consequences if untreated, and there is a silent version without normal symptoms