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Wowcher apologises for 'unacceptable' email mocking crocodile horror attack on toddler

The boy is in a critical but stable condition at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge after Thursday's incident at Johnsons of Old Hurst in Huntingdonshire

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Woman, 45, given weeks to live after getting flu on Turkey holiday

Clare Adams, 45, from Widnes, was diagnosed with a rare lung condition after falling ill during a holiday to Marmaris, Turkey, in the summer of 2023

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Painter takes 'revenge' on customer who refused to pay for garden fence job

A painter and decorator was left fuming after a customer refused to pay for a garden fence painting job - so he decided to take matters into his own hands in a viral TikTok payment dispute

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What temperature is it too hot to work under UK laws as 38C heatwave arrives

An extreme heat warning has been expanded by the Met Office

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Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist comic dies aged 59 after cancer battle

Britain's Got Talent comedian Allan Finnegan, who reached the semi-finals of the hit ITV show in 2020, has died aged 59

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Prince William's life as he turns 44 - net worth, real friends and what he's really like

Prince William turns 44 today and is one of the most famous people on the planet - but what do we actually know about the man behind the title? To celebrate his birthday, we take a closer look at the future King's net worth, closest friends, lifestyle and what he's really like

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Mum's frantic message as Birmingham girl who may have dyed hair goes missing

Charlotte, 16, is missing from Birmingham and police have urged people to call 999

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First picture of train driver killed in Bedford railway crash that injured 100 people

Shaun Burton, 60, was an East Midlands Railway driver involved in the collision near Bedford which saw 100 people injured on Friday

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Sir Keir Starmer 'thinking of resigning tomorrow' as Prime Minister

It comes after Business Secretary Peter Kyle said Starmer was reflecting on the challenges he faces and political realities

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Trump gives two reasons Starmer 'has failed badly' as he predicts resignation

US President Donald Trump has claimed that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign from office

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New details emerge after boy 'thrown into crocodile enclosure' in zoo horror

A three-year-old boy remains in a critical but stable condition at Addenbrooke's Hospital

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Met Office confirms hour-by-hour forecast for Birmingham with 38C on way

Forecasters at the Met Office have predicted 38C heat is likely as the country sizzles on the edge of a heatwave

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I visited Kingswinford curiosity shop where chance encounter sparked 'stairway haunting' discovery

Deborah believes the tale of a 94-year-old customer could be linked to the findings of paranormal investigators in her antique shop

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All the schools relaxing school uniform rules this week in UK heatwave - full list

The Met Office has triggered 4-day amber heat warnings for much of the country

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Met Office issues ominous warning over how long UK heatwave will last

The Met Office has issued amber heatwave alerts for swathes of the country.

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Met Office confirms full list of Midlands towns facing 38C in UK heatwave

UK heatwave is expected to start on Monday, June 22, with a four-day amber heatwave alert triggered by the forecasters.

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Tributes to Birmingham dad whose 'kindness, warmth, and presence touched many lives'

Fazal Hussain, from Alum Rock, managed the Bollywood Video store on Alum Rock Road

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Two arrested after 'monkey dust' seized in police raid on property in Midland town

A man and a woman, both 35 and from the Stafford area, were arrested at the scene

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Met Office warns UK heatwave will trigger repeat of infamous 1976 event

Temperatures are forecast to hit 34C on Monday, June 22, before 37C and 35C highs on Tuesday, June 23, in England and Wales.

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Midland Barry Manilow tribute act 'banned' from meeting hero over wig row

Wayne Denton, 69, and pal Janet Martin, 54, spent £2,480 on gold VIP packages for the US star's show - but were barred