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British schoolgirl, 15, confirmed as victim of New Year's Swiss ski resort blaze

Charlotte Niddam, 15, was among 40 people killed in the fire

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Antiques Roadshow star's 'big blow' as 'tumour makes big comeback'

Theo Burrell was diagnosed with aggressive grade four glioblastoma in 2022 and is now facing surgery

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Neighbours star Ryan Moloney shares heartbreaking mental health episode before diagnosis

The soap star, who played Jarrod "Toadfish" Rebecchi for 30 years, broke down as he opened up about the moment he didn't want to be here any more

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Full list of breast cancer symptoms after Strictly star's 'shock' diagnosis

Dr Punam Krishan revealed she has been undergoing treatment for months

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Strictly Come Dancing star diagnosed with breast cancer after 'gut feeling'

TV doctor Dr Punam Krishan admitted she has been “to some very dark places” after the shock diagnosis

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The Masked Singer causes huge shock as fans can't believe who Teabag is

They were the second celebrity to be unmasked - and fooled us all

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The Masked Singer fans recognise Toastie immediately by 'hidden accent' - and all the clues fit

The Masked Singer is back with new celebs inside wacky costumes - but Toastie appears to have already been rumbled by viewers thanks to their distinctive accent

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The Masked Singer fans rumble Arctic Fox's identity in seconds as 'voice gives it away'

The new series has returned and viewers are already set on one well known face being Arctic Fox

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Celeb addresses The Masked Singer rumours after being inundated with messages

The ITV guessing game returned for a new series and one celebrity was immediately connected with Sloth

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Inside Birmingham's '24/7 fight against gun crime' as police release behind the scenes footage

Shootings have fallen by half in the West Midlands - but police admit 'even one is too many'

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Wolverhampton Christmas Day murder manhunt: Wanted brothers still at large

Murder detectives are renewing appeals for the public's help to track down two missing men wanted in connection with a Wolverhampton probe.

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Two thermostat mistakes UK households are making and costing them money

Energy bills are set to climb in the new year, leaving many families scrambling to find ways to trim costs after Christmas.

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State pensioners born in certain years getting £100 DWP payment increase

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) state pensioners will receive an extra £100 from the benefits and welfare department.

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Major update in murder probe after man found 'unresponsive' in Midland flat

An inquest will open into the death of Stephen Lovatt this month

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UK households warned it now costs £249,000 to raise a child

Parents spend £13,830 a year on their child from pregnancy until their 18th birthday, according to research by MoneyFarm, an investment platform.

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UK households with savings accounts risk losing £992 in 2026

A new survey by Hargreaves Lansdown found more than half of Brits (56%) have not moved any of their savings in the last year.

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State pensioners with common condition can come forward for £441 a month

Millions of people in the UK suffer with the condition

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Households on Pension Credit and Universal Credit waking up to bonus payments from Monday

Unexpected payments will be landing in bank accounts

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Households getting £300 vouchers to use at 9 supermarkets in January

It's part of Government-funded cost-of-living support

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Police probe as mystery clothes found 'covered in frost' near river

Searches underway in Pershore after walking stick, mobility trolley and sunglasses discarded next to the riverside in freezing temperatures