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• Whyalla mourns Lincoln Highway crash victims Travis Terry and Kimberley Pursche

  02-03-2023 08:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The devastating collision between a Toyota Rav 4 and Hilux ute occurred on the Lincoln Highway between Whyalla and Port Augusta north west of Adelaide just before 7.30am on Wednesday.
  
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• Davina McCall reveals ‘crusty’ scars a month on from shock brain surgery

  22-12-2024 17:21 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up NextPrevious PageNext PageDavina McCall has shown off her impressive scars after needing to get a benign tumour removed from her brain last month.The TV presenter underwent a craniotomy on November 15 after a random health check discovered the mass.She has been sharing updates through her partner Michael Douglas but returned to social media herself earlier this mont
  
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• Rose Ayling-Ellis’ absence from Strictly special ‘revealed’ after historic Giovanni Pernice partnership

  22-12-2024 17:17 via metro.co.uk
  
  Rose Ayling-Ellis made history when she and Giovanni Pernice won Strictly in 2021 (Picture: PA)Strictly Come Dancing fans were left scratching their heads after Rose Ayling-Ellis failed to appear in the show’s 20th anniversary special last night.The former EastEnders actress, 30, made history in 2021 when she became the first-ever deaf contestant to appear on the BBC programme, going on to lift the Glitterball Trophy with Giovanni Pernice, 34.However, while Rose and Giovanni’s partn
  
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• The Tesco Express store with ‘remarkable’ hidden gem on top of it

  22-12-2024 17:16 via metro.co.uk
  
  This one’s a Grade II-listed building (Picture: Historic England)England is not short of historical landmarks – the National Heritage List has 400,000 listings, and it’s constantly growing.This year alone, the country gained more than 250 new listings, including from 100-year-old signposts to 17th-century tombs. Historic England, which is responsible for finding and maintaining listings, has rounded up the 17 most remarkable new landmarks of 2024 — and one of them i
  
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• How a warden strike could see you get free parking over Christmas

  22-12-2024 17:03 via metro.co.uk
  
  Drivers could benefit from reduced parking enforcement over the Christmas period (Credits: Getty Images)Drivers could enjoy a ‘free parking bonanza’ over Christmas and the New Year due to a parking warden strike, Unite Union has said.Over 30 parking officers go on strike this month in Reading over a fair pay dispute, which Reading Borough Council has admitted will lead to reduced parking enforcement.Despite the strike and Unite’s claims, the council has warned that drivers wil
  
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• Angry Joe Cullen storms out of World Darts Championship press conference

  22-12-2024 17:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  Joe Cullen is not happy about his lack of backing in the media (Picture: Getty Images)Joe Cullen beat Wessel Nijman 3-0 at the World Darts Championship on Sunday afternoon, but he was not exactly in celebratory mood, storming out of a press conference due to feeling disrespected by the media.The Rockstar turned in a brilliant performance to hammer the Dutchman, averaging just over 98 and dropping just four legs over the match.However, he was very brief with his answers on stage after the win, b
  
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• Expert reveals what not to say during the festive season - and why you should consider 'presence' instead of 'presents' Christmas Day

  22-12-2024 16:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mental health expert and one of the top global thought leaders in psychology Mitch Wallis, sat down with Daily Mail Australia to offer some ways to survive the 'season to be jolly'.
  
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• King waves to well wishers as he leaves Sandringham annual Christmas church service

  22-12-2024 16:57 via mirror.co.uk
  
  King Charles cut a happy figure as he was pictured leaving an annual Christmas church service in Sandringham as he was seen giving a wave to well-wishers months on from his cancer diagnosis
  
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• Video captures moment before air ambulance crashes and kills all onboard

  22-12-2024 16:56 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up NextPrevious PageNext PageFour people have died after an ambulance helicopter crashed in Turkey, killing all onboard.Two pilots, one doctor and a healthcare worker were taking off from the city of Mugla on their way to pick up a patient in the neighboring province of Antalya on Sunday morning.But as they were taking off, the helicopter hit the hospital building and crashed into a nearb
  
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• SNL fans react after host Martin Short jokes about Trump and Elon Musk's 'sexual tension'

  22-12-2024 16:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The barb came during a special Christmas edition of the show, and was accompanied by a musical number.
  
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• Full list of Christmas train stations closures and rail disruptions in the UK for 2024

  22-12-2024 16:52 via metro.co.uk
  
  The great Christmas getaway is underway across UK train stations (Picture: Marcin Nowak/London News Pictures)Train travel during this festive period could be particularly difficult as some of the UK’s busiest stations are set to be closed.This year’s Christmas will be the first festive period since 2019 where train travellers won’t have to put up with Covid travel restrictions or rail strikes.But that doesn’t mean everything is going to be smooth sailing, as some of the
  
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• Desperate homeless people kicked out of pod houses by council and forced to live on the street for 'unspeakable' reason

  22-12-2024 16:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCL: Residents living in the tiny pods in a council car park were told they must leave by December 18 until the new year because workers wouldn't be available for routine maintenance.
  
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• The towns with the MOST Turkish barbers as Britain is hit by explosion of high street salons - use our interactive map to see where your area ranks

  22-12-2024 16:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Across England and Wales, with its population of 60,854,727, there are now 44,995 barber shops and salons - one for every 1,352 people on average.
  
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• Man jailed for child sex offences was a primary school headteacher

  22-12-2024 16:50 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jordan Emms, who was jailed for child sex offences, was a headteacher at Thwaites School in Cumbria (Picture: SWNS/Google maps)A man who was jailed for sexually assaulting a child was a headteacher at a primary school, it has been revealed.Jordan Emms, 38, was sentenced to three years in prison earlier this month after being found guilty of sexual assault by touching and causing/inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.The offences happened in Ulverston, Cumbria between 2018 and 2020 and i
  
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• Woman, 35, is charged with murder of 'beautiful' five-year-old boy who died after they were both found injured at home

  22-12-2024 16:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Police officers worked alongside paramedics to try and save the life of Lincoln Button after being called to an address in Windstar Drive, South Ockendon, on December 15
  
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• Elon Musk’s ‘poor’ UK relatives claim he snubbed them with four brutal words

  22-12-2024 16:40 via metro.co.uk
  
  Marshall Robinson isn’t expecting a family get-together in the UK (Picture: MailOnline)A woman researcing her family tree was surprised to learn she was related to the world’s richest man – but he probably won’t be popping round for tea.
  Marshall Robinson and his sister Shane live in a fishing port in Lanchashire, a long way from the White House and Mar-a-Lago.But they are second cousins of Elon Musk, who now finds himself at the heart of the US government as well as pot
  
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• US navy shoots down two of its own pilots over Red Sea in ‘friendly fire’ incident

  22-12-2024 16:39 via metro.co.uk
  
  The US fighter jet was taken down by mistake (Picture: Bloomberg via Getty Images)Two US Navy pilots were shot down by their fellow soldiers following a ‘friendly fire’ incident in the Red Sea.The pilots were shot down accidentally over the Red Sea on Sunday in an area where the US troops have been stationed to target Houthi rebels in Yemen.
  After being taken down, the two pilots were recovered alive as they had ejected themselves from the damaged aircraft, the news agency AP report
  
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• Netflix fans brand Christmas thriller ‘best movie of 2024’ after breaking viewing record

  22-12-2024 16:37 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up NextPrevious PageNext PageNetflix viewers have branded a new Christmas thriller the best movie they’ve seen this year.Of course, there’s plenty on your watchlist over the next few days, from Squid Game and the return of Gavin and Stacey, as well as The Traitors and Outnumbered all about to drop.But after the success of Black Doves on Netflix, we may have found your next opt
  
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• One of America's richest towns where the average home costs $4M is on brink of bankruptcy over property fight

  22-12-2024 16:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Bay Area community is known for its wealthy, influential residents including LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman. But even billionaires can't stop the town from slipping into the red.
  
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• Disgraced Prince Andrew drives to Windsor Castle on his own for Sunday afternoon walk - as the rest of his family heads to Sandringham for Christmas

  22-12-2024 16:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Disgraced Prince Andrew has been pictured driving to Windsor Castle by himself for a Sunday afternoon walk as the rest of his family head to Sandringham for Christmas. 
  
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• SNL's Colin Jost and Michael Che accused of going 'too far' with racist, sexist, homophobic jokes

  22-12-2024 16:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Saturday Night Live's Colin Jost and Michael Che stunned the crowd during their annual holiday joke swap with jabs about slavery, sex and Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
  
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• Netflix adds ‘one of the best animated sequels ever’ in time for Christmas

  22-12-2024 16:22 via metro.co.uk
  
  Film fans have been given a treat ahead of the holidays by Netflix (Picture: Getty)Fans get excited because of one of the highest-rated and most loved sequels to an animated film has been added to Netflix – just in time for some festive family viewing.While this time of year provides the perfect chance to catch up on favourite movies, UK viewers can now add a very highly regarded animated movie to their watchlist in the form of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.It’s been described as &ls
  
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• From the 70s through to the 00s, which decade had the best Christmas music?

  22-12-2024 16:16 via metro.co.uk
  
  We’ve got plenty of Christmas classics to chose from (Picture: Getty)Everyone has their favourite Christmas songs which they listen to every single year, with the top songs hotly debated.Christmas music spans genres from classic carols to pop hits to alternative tracks you might have overlooked.This year saw a new track from Tom Grennan battle it out for the top chart spot against 40-year-old Wham!, who eventually took the number one with Last Christmas.Even Christmas icons have their fav
  
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• WASPI women flock to Nigel Farage's Reform UK after Labour 'betrayal' on compensation

  22-12-2024 16:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A huge survey of almost 11,000 affected 1950s-born women shows support for Reform UK has shot up to 24%, while support for the Conservatives stands at 13% and a mere 7% back Labour
  
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• Bachelor party from hell that left one dead and three hospitalized, as friend learns his fate

  22-12-2024 16:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A bachelor party from hell has left one man dead and three in the hospital, as the friend responsible learns his date.
  
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• The chilling real life story that inspired Nightmare on Elm Street

  22-12-2024 16:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wes Craven had read about a young Cambodian man who came to the US after war and genocide and was left with terrifying nightmares.(Picture: Rex/Getty)Whatever you do, don’t fall asleep. It’s a creepy warning taken from A Nightmare on Elm Street, the supernatural slasher film which turned forty this year.The movie features the iconic Freddy Krueger, the pizza-faced, razor-clawed demon who came back from the dead to avenge his own killing. Played by Robert Englund, Freddy haunted the
  
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• I was overjoyed when Mum said we were no longer celebrating Christmas

  22-12-2024 16:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  I was all for her decision (Picture: Jamie Valentino)Last Christmas, while millions awoke to the obligatory festivities, I lingered in bed until noon savouring the relief that Santa was no longer welcome to visit my home.There were no smells of turkey wafting through the house nor any chestnuts roasting on an open fire.And instead of listening to festive songs on endless repeat, I felt myself revelling in the blissful silence.I hadn’t the faintest idea what my family was up to today, and
  
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• Moment protester sparks outrage by interrupting minute's silence for Magdeburg Christmas market attack at German football match

  22-12-2024 15:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The minute's silence was interrupted by a man who screamed the racist phrase: 'Germany for the Germans', which was used by Hitler and the Nazis to convey that 'non-Germans aren't welcome'.
  
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• Supermarkets in major Christmas dinner foods recall - see full list

  22-12-2024 15:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Items that have caused particular concern are the potentially-dangerous bacteria Listeria, which is thought to have been found in meat products at Tesco, including its 10 Cooked Beef Slices
  
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• Rachel Riley hilariously juggles Christmas shopping with sleeping daughter in supermarket trolley

  22-12-2024 15:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Countdown queen Rachel Riley shared her novel way to still do last-minute Christmas shopping - even if the kids are getting in the way
  
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