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Get Fallout 3, 76 and New Vegas free with Amazon Prime Gaming deal

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As Prime Video members rave about the live-action Fallout series, Amazon has launched a new deal that lets fans play the three of the franchise's latest games for free

UK's worst airport for flight delays confirmed where average departure is 30 mins late - full list

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Departures from London Gatwick in West Sussex, which is the UK's second busiest airport, were on average nearly 27 minutes behind schedule in 2023 largely due to air traffic control staff shortages

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Pensions: How much you should have saved already in your 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s

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If you are a long way off retirement, it's hard to picture what the financial landscape will be like when you finally finish working - but many of us may need a lot more in our pension pot than we realise

Full list of high street stores shutting for good today including M&S and The Works

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Retailers have confirmed that some store closures were a result of dwindling sales. However, others were simply business decisions or due to leases coming to an end - here we have rounded up all of the shops closing stores across the UK…

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Max Azzarello dies hours after setting himself on fire outside Donald Trump trial

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Max Azzarello, the conspiracy theorist who self-immolated in front of former President Donald Trump's hush money trial in Manhattan on Friday, has died from his injuries, it was reported

'I'm about to run my fourth London Marathon - here's five things they don't tell you'

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As thousands of runners prepare to run 26.2 miles around London, those inspired to enter for the first time in 2025 will want to be aware of a few things worth keeping in mind

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BBC The Apprentice winner Rachel Woolford's gym business has 'never made a profit' since opening

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Twenty-four hours after being unveiled as Lord Alan Sugar's new business partner, Rachel Woolford finds herself at the centre of shocking allegations about her company.

Friday, Apr 19

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Max Azzarello's eerie final message an hour before setting himself on fire at Donald Trump trial

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Max Azzarello, 37, set himself on fire outside of Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan on Thursday and is currently in critical condition in hospital. He left a chilling message on Instagram

Co-op locks up meat as Britain's shops hit by thieves every 78 seconds but only 15% are caught

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Home Office figures expose the scale of the shoplifting epidemic sweeping the country as one Co-op near Didsbury in Manchester puts cuts of meat in locked security boxes

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EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for £103m jackpot - plus Thunderball

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A huge £103 million EuroMillions jackpot is up for grabs tonight and the Thunderball results are in soon, with a guaranteed top prize of £500,000 - see if you have winning numbers now

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Mind-bending optical illusion asks you to find hidden animal - only 'loyal' people can

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If you'd consider yourself to be loyal, then you better hope that you can find the elephant within this image in a five-second time limit, as only those who are loyal can

Bill Bailey's 'scary' health condition that has seen him hospitalised and heartbreaking loss

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Comedian Bill Bailey has made countless people laugh throughout his career, but away from the cameras he's had to navigate some dark times, including a 'scary' health condition and a devastating loss

Prime Gaming subscribers can play two of the best Fallout Games right now

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Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas are both available for Prime Gaming subscribers to play on the Amazon Luna streaming service

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Worrying images show exactly what happens to your face if you don't get enough sleep

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The NHS recommends that adults usually need between seven and nine hours of sleep a night, although individual circumstances do affect this. Experts have now warned it can also have a serious impact on the way you look

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'Rat emergency' in Glasgow as 'vermin the size of cats' bite and scratch bin workers

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Bin workers unions say giant vermin are making it impossible for refuse and cleansing staff to do their jobs. Union members say they have been receiving emergency treatment after bites and scratches

Dr Michael Mosley explains why you should always 'tuck your trousers into your socks'

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Dr Michael Mosley has shared the early symptoms of Lyme Disease people should be watching for as cases of the illness grow at this time of year - especially when out in the countryside

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UK banks to report lower earnings as they retreat from the bumpers highs of 2023

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Lloyds, Barclays and NatWest will be updating shareholders on their first-quarter financial results next week

Professor Tim Spector explains why you should never start fasting on the weekend

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Professor Tim Spector, co-founder of ZOE Nutrition, has shared his top tips for intermittent fasting - including the days of the week you should avoid starting the diet

'Deeply disappointing' delay to pensions shake-up confirmed in blow for millions of workers

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Under current rules, you are auto-enrolled into your workplace pension scheme when you are aged 22 and older and you earn above £10,000 - but this is due to be lowered to 18

Morrisons supermarket staff balloted for industrial action in row over pensions

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Unite says the supermarket giant made changes to the pension scheme that could see employees out of pocket by about £500 annually

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Wetherspoon closing two more pubs within weeks - as nine more remain at risk of being sold

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The Lord Arthur Lee in Fareham will close on April 28, while Market Cross in Holywell, North Wales, will shut its doors for the final time on May 12, with both pubs being sold to new owners

Common household hazard that could lead to serious coughing at home - how to avoid it

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Experts have warned that there is a common yet often underestimated kitchen hazard that could lead to serious coughing - and it's something that many of us do every day

National Cyber Security Centre names Richard Horne as new chief executive

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He will spearhead the UK's strategy on cyber resilience, especially regarding upcoming tech like AI

Amazon workers in Coventry get vote on union recognition after 'historic moment'

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The GMB union has claimed a 'historic moment' in its campaign to gain union recognition for its members working at online giant Amazon

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Top 20 office energy-saving methods - from air fryers to LED lighting

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Research revealed that over three-quarters of small businesses have taken steps in the last 12 months to cut back on their energy use, and save costs and carbon

'I got banned from Uber over my offensive first name - but I'm proud of it'

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A mum who was banned from Uber unless she changed her name has hit back, and has finally received an apology. While the name may be controversial in a modern setting, it stretches back thousands of years

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IMF's head says there's 'plenty to worry about' despite resilient global economy

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The head of the International Monetary Fund said the world economy has proven surprisingly resilient in the face of higher interest rates and was in Ukraine and Gaza, but 'there is plenty to worry about'

Starbucks apologises after barista writes 'inappropriate' message on woman's coffee cup

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A woman was left feeling 'harassed' after a barista at Starbucks left her a message that she felt was inappropriate - but many defended the coffee shop worker saying he was only being nice

Tesco warning issued over dodgy email offering fake £500 gift card - what to look out for

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The £500 gift card doesn’t actually exist and the email has nothing to do with Tesco - instead, scammers are using a fake survey to try and get access to your personal information

Legislation that could force Tiktok ban included in foreign aid package of bills

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The legislation that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the US if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake won a major boost late Wednesday when House Republican leaders included it in a package of bills that would send aid to Ukraine…