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People urged to give their plants ‘a cup of tea’ this winter to protect them
As much as we all love a steaming hot cup of tea when it's cold, our plants could do with one too according to a plant expert who shared the nutrients a cuppa can provide to plants
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'Absurd' cow riddle is catching people off guard as they can't work it out
This 'too absurd' puzzle puts your mathematics skills to the test as you try to work out how much one man earned as he repeatedly bought and sold a cow. Can you figure out how much profit he earned?
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Man given months to live 'trapped on 10th floor of tower block with broken lift'
Neil Barnes, 69, has been told he could be dead in under a year due his bowel cancer spreading - but the only lift in the Cardiff tower block he lives in is broken, meaning he is trapped in his flat
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Harry and Meghan's hopes of Royal Christmas reunion dashed amid Endgame chaos
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's hopes of a Royal reunion at Christmas have seemingly been dashed amid the fallout from Omid Scobie's latest book Endgame
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Inside pretty UK village complete with award-winning pub and 12th century church
Turville, a quaint village in the Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire, boasts attractive period cottages, a lovely country pub and other beautiful features, including a church
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You've been storing bananas wrong - chef's tip can keep them fresh for two weeks
Tired of waiting for bananas to ripen, then finding they've instantly turned to mush? A professional chef has revealed a bunch of easy hacks to keep your produce fresh for up to a fortnight
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Meghan Markle's talent agency 'horrified' over Omid Scobie's new book
Meghan Markle's talent agency, William Morris Endeavor, is said to be 'horrified' over Omid Scobie's new book amid the 'translation error' and ongoing race row
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Nurse admits five things dying people regret most at the end of their life
A palliative care nurse has opened up about the five biggest regrets shared by the dying at the very end of their lives, and the heartbreaking list may give people pause for thought
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Inside abandoned creepy hospital left to rot with doctors' coats left behind
A daring explorer has braved the inside of an abandoned hospital, where only used medical syringes and expired nutrient drinks give evidence that there was once life inside
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Charles 'ready for crisis talks over Endgame row with all options on the table'
The Royal Family has grappled with the fallout from Omid Scobie’s bombshell book Endgame where he takes an in-depth look at the growing rift between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and the rest of the royals
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'I donate Christmas gifts my mother-in-law buys my kids - she's livid'
A mum was left questioning whether she was being unreasonable after putting a cap on the number of presents her in-laws could give her children during Christmas
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Google Maps mistake leaves families stranded in desert after horror dust storm
Shelby Easler followed Google Maps instructions to take a faster way out of Las Vegas but soon ended up on a road to nowhere in the middle of a huge dust storm
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Nella Rose's family break silence after I'm A Celeb star's furious camp clashes
The family of ITV I'm A Celebrity star Nella Rose have spoken of her 'Congolese fighting spirit' after the 26-year old lost both her parents within the space of four years
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Diabetes warning as common high blood sugar symptom could be hidden in your eyes
One of the most common symptoms of diabetes is blurred vision, which can affect just one or both of your eyes - and it doesn't necessarily stick around the entire time
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Heartwarming moment brave schoolgirl, 17, taken hostage is released by Hamas
Mia Leimberg held her Shih Tzu Bella to her chest as she was ushered into the back of a pick-up truck, with gunmen believing the animal was just a cuddly toy.
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Woman finds 'face' from TV show smiling at her in chopped onion
Alice Palmer, 29, from Derby, spotted Luna, the moon character, from TV show Bear in the Big Blue House which stopped running in 2006 - fans on Facebook agreed it was a look-alike
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Ant and Dec urge I'm A Celeb bosses not to sign politician in next year's series
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! faced huge backlash in the past two series for signing up controversial politicians Matt Hancock and Nigel Farage to take part in the show
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7 health reasons why you should turn heating on - including heart attack risk
A pharmacist has warned people that keeping the central heating turned off could well result in various health conditions, including an increased risk of heart attacks or strokes
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Pharmacist highlights the 9 health symptoms you should never ignore
There are some signs the NHS says should be acted on immediately to eliminate the possibility of something much more serious than a cold, tiredness or a dodgy tummy
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Simple £1 hack to stop 'destructive' squirrels destroying your garden
Mrs Hinch fans share their tips and tricks to deter squirrels from destroying their gardens and attacking their plants from specific squirrel feeders to sprays and other more unusual hacks
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Paris terror attack footage shows moment suspected knifeman Tasered and arrested
WARNING, DISTRESSING FOOTAGE: Shocking footage has shown the moment two brave French police officers apprehended the suspect in a brutal terror attack in Paris on Sunday night.The man is now in custody after being Tasered and arrested
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Body found inside burnt out car as police launch 'sudden death' probe
Police and forensics officers are carrying out an initial investigation on a cordoned-off street in Lurgan, Armagh, while local officials warn the public to avoid speculation
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Brits' top 20 worst-ever Christmas presents - including toilet roll and WD-40
If you're stuck on what to give your loved ones this Christmas, it's important to remember that some gifts are better than others - so reaching for a dead plant or a pack of rice might not be your best bet
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Harry and Meghan's Christmas with 'new traditions' as Royal reunion 'unlikely'
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Christmas plans in California have been speculated with an expert touching on the 'new traditions' they can make as a Royal reunion looks unlikely this year
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'My dad went for a Sunday morning walk in 1987 - I never saw him again'
Phillip John Jones went missing 37 years ago - and his family have been desperate for answers ever since. Speaking out almost four decades later, Phillip’s daughter opened up on the worst period of her life