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Queues for McDonald's blocks driveways in 'Britain's fattest town'

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Four out of five people are either 'overweight' or 'obese' in this Welsh town

Christmas Day horror as 2 women dead with man and teen seriously injured in stabbing

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We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

Labour targets fox hunters with new fine in latest crack down

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Plans to strengthen anti-hunting laws could see people prosecuted if foxes are killed through "recklessness".

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Africa's incredible beach that's just like the Maldives but cheaper

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A beautiful unspoilt jewel on the east coast of Africa that's been hailed one of the best diving spots in the world minus the eye-watering costs of the Maldives.

Cruise ship passengers issued 'fine print' warning that could ruin holiday

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A self-described "cruise ship addict" has warned fellow passengers not to ruin their holidays by failing to read the terms and conditions.

Royal fans think Prince Louis looks exactly like relative as he’s pictured with presents

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Fans claim Prince Louis bears a striking resemblance to one of his relatives, as he's spotted in Sandringham on Christmas Day.

Man arrested after woman in her 80s is killed in tragic Christmas Day motorway crash

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A man, also in his 80s, who was driving the car in which the woman was travelling, was also seriously injured.

South America's new skyscrapers that are over 200m high with one costing £160m

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South America is home to a number of impressive skyscrapers with two buildings set to put the continent on the map when it comes to engineering marvels.

The real reason for Boxing Day and it's not what you think

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The day after Christmas is full of traditions for many Brits but do you know the real reason behind Boxing Day?

The UK's 'best' seaside town that's being taken over by Londoners

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Most new buyers are grabbing investment properties in a bid to make the most of both high rental income and affordable property prices.

UK’s richest woman worth £9bn who owns massive £90m mega-mansion

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The richest woman in Britain, Denise Coates, built her fortune in the gambling industry and owns a huge mansion in Cheshire.

Banish Christmas oven stains using two store cupboard ingredients – not vinegar

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After all the Christmas cooking, our ovens are probably looking dirty. But don't panic, as there's an easy way you can clean yours using items you already have.

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Europe’s richest royal from tiny country is £2bn wealthier than King Charles

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Europe's richest royal outpaces the UK's monarch King Charles by £2 billon.

The 10 most spoken languages in Africa other than English

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The African continent has wide variety of languages, reflecting the diverse culture and history of its people

Fury as police force release a Christmas photo resembling a ‘suicide scene’

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A ‘distressing' image released by Wiltshire Police urging people to contact Samaritans has been heavily criticised due to suicide implications.

UK weather maps show 800-mile snow bomb and -8C temperatures on New Year's Day

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It may not have been a white Christmas, but the UK is set to be ushered into the new year with an 800-mile Arctic blast.

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Royal fans all say the same thing as King Charles releases new video

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A special and festive behind-the-scenes video of the King's Christmas speech 2024 has been shared on social media.

Full list of Lloyds, Halifax, Bank of Scotland and TSB bank branch closures in 2025

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Communities reliant on their local bank branches will suffer a major blow next year as over 100 are set to close their doors.

Woman arrested over Christmas Day murder of man in village

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Police said a post mortem examination will be undertaken today to establish the cause of death.

Inside UK's only DVD rental store booming 11 years after Blockbuster shut

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The owner of Britain's longest surviving DVD rental store is surprised that business is booming - 40 years after they opened.

Meghan Markle and Harry share one ‘magical’ holiday tradition with Archie and Lilibet

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex would have carried out one of their favourite traditions with their two children on Christmas Day.

Tesco, Lidl and Sainsbury's shoppers furious with their turkeys: 'Christmas ruined!'

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Shoppers say their Christmases were 'ruined' by 'rancid and rotten' turkeys that went off before their expiry dates.

Rubbish collection dates - when is your bin being collected over Christmas and New Year?

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Bin collection dates will be delayed or brought forward during the UK's Christmas and New Year bank holidays.

Church of England row erupts as Archbishop of York accused of peddling 'empty words'

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Stephen Cottrell will effectively become temporary leader of the Church in England next month after the resignation of Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby - but he has already faced calls to quit himself.

Princess Kate broke royal tradition with this one move

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Princess Kate has made an impressive return to royal duties but one this one recent occasion, she broke tradition.

Humiliation for Keir Starmer as UK economy to be 'closer to Guyana than US'

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The prediction is a blow to the Prime Minister's drive to boost living standards.

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Azerbaijan Airlines pilot's chilling last words as footage from inside aircraft emerges

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People onboard the plane that crashed made their final video calls to loved ones before plummeting down to the ground.

Gibraltar goads Spain with four-word warning shot as tensions threaten to erupt

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Gibraltar has been in UK hands since the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713.

Royal Family LIVE: Harry and Meghan 'panicking' as Netflix deal hangs in the balance

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It is reported the Montecito-based duo are "starting to panic" following a disappointing reception to their Netflix series 'Polo'.

Rachel Reeves humiliated as Chancellor on verge of breaking her own spending rules

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Borrowing costs are surging following the Chancellor's tax-hungry budget which could lead to the buffer being maxed out.