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Is it time to upgrade your air fryer? The tell-tale signs your appliance is just too old and the dangers that could be lurking within

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Many of us are still using models that are years old and showing worrying signs of wear. If you have noticed strange smells, slow cook times or loud noises, it might be time for a new air fryer

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SPOT THE DUPE: One of these evening looks costs £130 and another is more than £2,000. So, can you tell which is the most expensive?

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Party season calls for a statement evening dress, but do you need to spend a lot to look your best? There's almost £2,000 between the cheapest and most expensive outfits

Friday, Dec 12

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The items you should NEVER wash with fabric softener - including towels

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If you always add a capful of fabric softener to your weekly wash, experts say you might be ruining some of your clothes.

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Huw Edwards deletes his new 'comeback' Facebook account with broody professional portrait after fury from victims' families and MPs

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The former BBC newsreader, 64, removed his account last night after the new social media page prompted speculation of an audacious return to public life.

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Today is PEAK time for a Christmas home emergency: How to avoid getting ripped off if your heating breaks or you find a leak

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Problems with drains, blockages and plumbing are expected to be the most common home emergencies - here's how to make sure you don't pay over the odds to fix them.

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Spying AI cameras should be used nationwide to catch more drivers illegally using their phones, ministers told

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Minsters are being urged to take a 'modernised approach' to tackling two of the most persistent driving offences on the road: mobile phone misuse and seat belt non-compliance.

Thursday, Dec 11

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Elon Musk admits his long-held views about God have changed

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Self-proclaimed atheist Elon Musk discussed religion on a recent podcast, where the billionaire was asked if he believes in God.

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MPs warned Russian hackers are trying to gain access to their WhatsApp accounts and could even seize control of messaging apps

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Sir Lindsay Hoyle , the Speaker of the House of Commons, has issued a fresh security alert in response to recent targeting of messaging apps used by parliamentarians.

The REAL Star Wars planet! Scientists spot a Tatooine-like world orbiting two suns

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Located 446 light-years from Earth, this planet, dubbed 'HD 143811 b', orbits a 'binary system' where two stars swirl around a central point.

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Best buy fixed-rate savings accounts set to be cut, warns SYLVIA MORRIS - here's where to get the best deals

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A battle has broken out at the top of the fixed-rate best buy tables as banks and building societies vie for your cash.

Maven, we have a problem: NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that has been orbiting Mars for more than a DECADE

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The space agency lost contact with the Maven (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution) spacecraft as it orbited behind the red planet on December 6.

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How to be a first-time investor: SIMON LAMBERT on why you shouldn't let fear hold you back

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My view when it comes to saving and investing is that it should be entirely your choice which one you do, but I'd strongly advocate the latter if you want to build your wealth.

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Could you be 'owed' £20,000 for your unpaid labour? Calculator reveals what ALL those hours of vacuuming, ironing and cooking are really worth...

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Powered by the Government's most detailed earnings dataset, the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, the tool asks how many hours you spend every week on seven tasks.

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Revealed: Amazon Alexa's most-asked questions of 2025 - including 'how tall is Tom Cruise?' and 'how long do I poach an egg for?'

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It's the go-to smart assistant for thousands of people across the UK. Now, Amazon has revealed the questions that have been asked to Alexa the most this year.

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The shocking salary you now need just to be able to live in Australia

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Stunning new data has exposed the eye-watering sums Aussies need to earn just to afford to live in major cities.

Wednesday, Dec 10

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Apple is down as popular iPhone services are hit with major outage

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Apple fans are outraged after several of their favorite iPhone services stopped working on Wednesday afternoon.

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Humans discovered fire-making in Britain! Flint tools found in Suffolk reveal our ancient ancestors created their own flames 400,000 years ago

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A team of scientists led by the British Museum have unearthed the earliest known evidence of fire making, dating back over 400,000 years, in a field in Suffolk.

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Stephen Hawking's computer gets a glow up: AI-powered AVATAR creates new possibilities for people with severe disabilities

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Stephen Hawking wowed the world 40 years ago when he started speaking through a computer on his wheelchair. Now, thanks to AI, people with similar disabilities can go even further.

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Best large suitcase: Our travel team tests hold luggage for long-haul flights and holidays - here are the top brands to buy (and the ones to avoid)

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Our team of travel writers and editors has compiled a list of the best large suitcases - testing different options across a range of prices and for a variety of travel needs and priorities.

Esmaes, Zarahs and Ruaridhs can rest easy after Microsoft updates its dictionary to recognise unusual names

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Thousands of names - including many of African, Asian, Scottish and Irish origin - will no longer be flagged as errors by Microsoft's autocorrect.

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Tesla Optimus robot takes a suspicious tumble in new demo - sparking rumours it's being controlled by a human

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A viral clip of Tesla's Optimus robot has sparked a flurry of rumours that the supposedly autonomous bot was really being controlled by a human.

How dirty is your home? The seven things you need to clean NOW in time for Christmas - and the affordable products that actually work

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From the dirty air fryer drawer collecting crumbs in unusual places to the washing machine seal quietly growing its own ecosystem, these are the cleaning tasks you need to tackle today.

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MG S6 EV is the latest electric family SUV - does it feel premium or forgettable in a mass of Chinese rivals?

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MG has launched a more premium, slightly more expensive large family SUV. The S6 EV has a range of 329 miles and costs from just under £38k. Is it a step up for MG buyers?

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Retirement savers turn to FACEBOOK for pension information as other advice is too complex

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Retirement savers have been forced to turn to Facebook groups for vital information about their pension savings, one of the nation's biggest providers warns.

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Elon Musk tells Katie Miller that DOGE was only 'somewhat successful' and reveals whether he would do it again

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Musk, who was the chairman of the Department of Government Efficiency until a falling out with Trump in late May, shared his regrets from his time in Washington.

Mysterious interstellar object spreading life-creating particles throughout the solar system as it nears Earth

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The mysterious interstellar object 3I/ATLAS may be seeding the worlds of this solar system with the early stages of life, new scans reveal.

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FCA launches firm checker tool to help protect investors and savers from deluge of scams

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The new tool is similar to the FCA's existing register, but is designed to offer a more simple and straightforward way for consumers to check if they are engaging with a legitimate firm.

Tuesday, Dec 9

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'Hypocrite' Mark Zuckerberg sparks backlash as his enormous new $300m 387-foot mega yacht goes viral

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Mark Zuckerberg's lavish yacht has gone viral for all the wrong reasons after critics slammed its reported impact on the planet.

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Do you suffer from persistent back pain and bad knees? Your bottom could be to blame - and the simple non-surgical fix that'll ease your agony

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We turned to personal trainer Aimee Victoria Long, who works with celebrities such as Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Lily James and members of the Royal Family.

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I'm a skin expert and I can tell if you drink or smoke just by looking at your face. Here's the good (and bad) news about how you can reverse the damage

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We all know the feeling of waking up with a pounding headache and queasy tummy after a big night out. But most people don't think of the impact alcohol and cigarettes have on your appearance.