26 minutes ago Warning over 'XL bully cats' craze as pet owners told to approach hairless hybrid feline with caution

The trend began in the US – but there are fears it is gaining traction across the pond

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35 minutes ago ‘Bodies were dropped down quarry shafts’: secrets of millions buried in Paris catacombs come to light

Researchers hope to uncover how people died and how diseases have developed over 1,000 yearsDeep beneath the streets of Paris, the dead are having their last word. They are recounting 1,000 years of death in the city: how many are ­buried in the labyrinth of tunnels that make up Les Catacombes, what killed them and how the diseases that may have led to their demise have ­developed over the centuries.In the first ever scientific study of the site, a team of archeologists, anthropologists, biologists and ­doctors is examining some of the skeletons of an estimated 5-6 ­million people whose bones were literally dumped down quarry shafts at the end of the 18th century and beginning of the 19th. Continue reading...

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46 minutes ago Kate Garraway cuts a glamorous figure as she gets into the festive spirit ahead of her first Christmas without husband Derek Draper

The Good Morning Britain presenter, 57, slipped into a number of glamorous outfits and spoke about spending her first Christmas without husband Derek Draper.

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48 minutes ago Emmerdale icon Jacqueline Chadwick hits out when asked about return to iconic role

Tina Dingle has been absent from Emmerdale since Christmas 1998, when the tearaway headed to London and left her family behind, but now the beloved character has made a surprise return to the Dales

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73 minutes ago Stacey Solomon's sequin date night skirt is perfect for Christmas parties

Stacey Solomon recently wore a sequin maxi wrap skirt for date night, and it's absolutely perfect for dressing up for all your upcoming Christmas parties - and it's now on sale

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95 minutes ago Five 'silent' signs of cervical cancer that everyone needs to be aware of

Nine women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every day in the UK - but treatment is improved if you detect it early. Here are five 'silent' lesser-known symptoms which you may not know about

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98 minutes ago Stacey Solomon’s date night sequin skirt is a must for Christmas partywear – and it’s on sale

Stacey Solomon nailed her date night outfit recently in a silver sequin maxi skirt, and it’s the perfect choice for all of those upcoming Christmas parties – plus, it’s now on sale

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2 hours ago ‘This is what happens when people fight back’: Ali Smith on standing up for justice

An act of resistance in 1920s Sicily was one of the inspirations for Ali Smith’s latest novel. The author describes her chance encounter with the Sacco family and why their story still resonatesLast December. Five days after Christmas. England under a louring sky. Beyond, immediate, invisible, pressing down on every single person on the planet, the current international constellation of authoritarians, beneath them the tens of thousands of the dead.In a liberal democratic time. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago I am a Liverpool icon but how Man United have treated Sir Alex Ferguson is disgraceful

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe informed Sir Alex Ferguson this week that his ambassadorial job will come to an end in the summer

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3 hours ago Best Christmas gifts for pets 2024 including treats and toys for cats and dogs

We've rounded up the best Christmas gifts for pets to shop from treats to toys and everything in between, so your furry friends can also join in the festive fun

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