41 minutes ago Charli XCX fans dumbfounded after learning where Brat star's iconic stage name came from

Charli XCX has been a staple in the music industry for years, but some fans are still confused about the meaning behind her stage name - despite the singer songwriter revealing all

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9 hours ago Novak Djokovic’s claim he ate ‘poisoned’ food in 2022 Melbourne hotel detention ‘possible but very unlikely’, experts say

Doubt cast on tennis former world number one’s comments in GQ interview as debate reopens about handling of visa sagaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastExperts have cast doubt on Novak Djokovic’s claim that he was “poisoned” by the food he ate in hotel immigration detention during his Australian Open visa saga, suggesting it is possible but unlikely.Interviews with the former world number one ahead of the 2025 Australian Open have reopened public debate about the chain of events in 2022, with Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios saying his home country had “treated [Djokovic] like shit” by cancelling his visa in 2022.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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35 minutes ago The Beatles turned down £20million offer to reunite for key reason – all to do with sharks

The Beatles were offered an eye-watering sum to reunite for just one show in 1976 – but the band turned down the proposal for a very bizarre reason relating to sharks, according to Ringo Starr

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53 minutes ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca delivers double transfer update with key Marc Guehi admission

Blues want to re-sign Crystal Palace defender as they also ponder Trevoh Chalobah loan recall

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1 hour ago Rod Stewart’s wife says his 80th birthday will stay in their ‘hearts forever’

The British star celebrates his birthday on Friday after a more than 60-year career.

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6 hours ago Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp releases AI generated music video for new single

The black and white video features shots of animals, a shrine to a woman, and a spiral staircase.

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6 hours ago Health expert issues advice to millions to get these five key check ups and vaccines

Vaccinations and routine check ups can help people stay healthy as they age

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51 minutes ago Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for peanut butter and chocolate flapjacks | The sweet spot

The chances are you’ve already got most of the ingredients for these sweet treats in the kitchen cupboard, so you’re ready to get bakingThe start of a new year feels like a good time to have a proper clear-out of my kitchen cupboards. After a frantic festive season, I like to take stock of what I’ve got and get creative with my store-cupboard staples. I had two large opened bags of oats and even more bottles of golden syrup, so naturally a batch of flapjacks was the only answer. You very possibly have all these items in your cupboards already, so have a rummage and give them a go. Continue reading...

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23 hours ago Doctors urge Brits to add 10 more grams of this key food for better health

It can help balance your diet and feel healthier this year, according to experts

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1 hour ago Want to secure the best holiday deal in 2025? Here are the key dates to know

For the best deals on your getaway this year, book ahead

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7 hours ago Squid Game fans joke ‘someone is getting fired’ after spotting major blunder at key moment in season 2 finale

Hit Netflix show has fallen victim to a filming error in new season

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3 hours ago What caused Rodrigo Bentancur's Liverpool collapse as Ange Postecoglou delivers Tottenham injury return timeline

The Uruguyan midfielder was treated on the pitch for more than 10 minutes after the worrying incident

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29 hours ago Lauren Laverne steps down from BBC 6 Music breakfast show after taking time out for cancer treatment

Nick Grimshaw, who has been covering her since August, will be taking over the slot full-time as she moves to mid-morning

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26 hours ago Lauren Laverne steps down from BBC Radio after 'tricky time' following cancer diagnosis

Lauren Laverne is stepping down from the BBC Radio 6 Music Breakfast Show after six years as presenter and will be replaced by Nick Grimshaw, after having a "tricky time" last year due to her cancer diagnosis.

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82 minutes ago The best spa hotels in the Cotswolds for thermal waters and rejuvenating treatments

From soaking in outdoor heated pools to relaxing state-of-the-art treatements, find your much-needed getaway at these spa hotels in the Cotswolds countryside

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31 hours ago Rodrigo Bentancur posts health update as fiancee rushes to his hospital bedside after worrying mystery collapse and nine minutes of treatment on the pitch in Tottenham's win over Liverpool

Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has posted an update on his condition after suffering a worrying injury in his side's 1-0 win over Liverpool on Wednesday night.

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4 hours ago Price of resale tickets to be capped under plans to tackle touts after Oasis fans saw prices soar

The Government has announced the measures as part of a 'Plan for Change' to clamp down on touts, who are estimated to cost music fans an extra £145m a year

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24 hours ago Fans of Playing Nice should watch this 'emotionally devastating' drama starring British A

If you have not yet watched this compelling series, you are in for a treat. The four-part drama, which originally aired in 2019, is simply unmissable

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3 hours ago Judge will weigh holding Giuliani in contempt of court after jury's $148 million defamation award

A federal judge is set to hear arguments on whether to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for continuing to spread lies about two Georgia election workers after they secured a $148 million defamation judgment against him

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29 hours ago Lauren Laverne quits BBC 6 Music's breakfast show: Presenter will be replaced by Nick Grimshaw as she moves to mid

Lauren Laverne has announced she will step down from BBC 6 Music's breakfast show. This is a breaking news story. More to follow.

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28 hours ago South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership appoint new associate medical director

Dr Jennifer Gibson has a "wealth of experience in primary care, cancer care, and palliative medicine".

Science

1 hour ago Life of da party: Snoop Dogg to host NFL Honors, which celebrates highs of the 2024 season

Grab a gin and juice, Snoop Dogg is hosting the next episode of NFL Honors

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5 hours ago Eight key things to think about if you are buying a home in 2025: Paperwork, credit checks and more

With a bumper crop of housing transactions currently going through the pipeline, experts explain some factors for house hunters to consider.

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24 hours ago Lizzo looking slimmer than ever as she sends fans wild in skimpy string bikini

Lizzo looks incredible as she posed up a storm for her Instagram followers as they all question her bizarre beauty treatment which appears to make her skin "glow"

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5 hours ago WWE legend Black Bart dies after stopping cancer treatment to 'leave it in god's hands'

Rick Harris had made the tough decision to cease chemotherapy treatment after their health insurance stopped covering the costs.

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29 hours ago Lauren Laverne steps down from BBC Radio 6 Music Breakfast Show after six years

Former BBC Radio 1 presenter Nick Grimshaw will take over the slot in February.

Culture

28 hours ago Experts reveal the VERY common foods that hold the key to eternal youth...and could even protect you from cancer

Could tweaking your diet hold the key to eternal youth? The suggestion from recent research is that it can and even simple swaps could add as much as ten years to your life.

Science

1 hour ago Jeff Stelling fumes as Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson can't join club including Jose Mourinho

Jeff Stelling and Ally McCoist made their feelings known after LMA rules meant Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson's 1,000-game milestone wouldn't be recognised

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6 hours ago AD FEATURE: A&E doctor reveals the ideal way to get speedy treatment this winter

There are a range of NHS options available to help you access the right care in the right place

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27 hours ago Bryan Mbeumo: Brentford hold crucial contract ace amid Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool transfer links

Key clause puts the Bees in stronger future negotiating position as interest in their star forward continues to build

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5 hours ago Hottest year on record sent planet past key global warming limit of 1.5C for first time in 2024

‘This is a rude awakening to politicians to get their act together’

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28 hours ago 'Overwhelmed' Wuhan hospitals treat '2,000 kids daily' amid mystery virus outbreak

New footage from inside hospitals in Wuhan, China, display worrying scenes as families are turned away and put on IV drips while stood in waiting rooms due to a huge virus outbreak

Science

2 hours ago Rodrigo Bentancur reason for sudden collapse is confirmed, as Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou issues positive update on his condition

The Uruguayan was substituted in the first half of Tottenham's Carabao Cup semi-final first leg clash with Liverpool after a lengthy delay in which the player received treatment on the pitch.

Politics

7 hours ago Culture Secretary says England cricket match against Afghanistan SHOULD go ahead as a boycott over Taliban's 'medieval' treatment of women would be 'counterproductive'

Lisa Nandy argued that a boycott of the Champions Trophy one-day game in Pakistan next month would be 'counterproductive'.

Economics

32 hours ago Rodrigo Bentancur latest as Tottenham player provides update after ‘worrying’ incident

The midfielder was strechered off the pitch after receiving around eight minutes of treatment at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Sport

7 hours ago Newcastle fan, nine, is caught out skipping school for key match after Sky's cameras showed him beaming with delight at Geordie win

Sammy Scott, aged nine, travelled to London with dad Mark for the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium as they told his school he would be off ill.

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31 hours ago Rodrigo Bentancur posts health update with Tottenham star rushed to hospital after collapsing on pitch

The Uruguayan was stretchered off during Spurs' victory against Liverpool after extensive treatment on the pitch

Science

3 hours ago Franz Ferdinand: The Human Fear review – more revitalisation than reinvention

(Domino)The Scottish art rockers’ sixth album benefits from an infusion of fresh blood, but can’t maintain the standards of the first few songsA sparkling 2015 collaboration with Sparks aside, Franz Ferdinand’s career has felt like an exercise in diminishing returns, each successive album slightly less interesting than its predecessor. Seven years on from the paradoxically titled Always Ascending, their sixth set finally bucks that trend. Part of that could be down to an infusion of fresh blood, with frontman Alex Kapranos and bassist Bob Hardy the only surviving members of the original lineup.From the opener Audacious on, it’s clear that revitalisation rather than reinvention is key, with Kapranos’s distinctive, arch delivery very much retaining centre stage, and the penchant for a big chorus undimmed. Indeed, there’s a long-absent freshness to the first few songs, which simply fizz with ideas: The Doctor possesses a manic energy; the standout Hooked deserves to fill dancefloors. B...

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24 hours ago 'I bought north London house for £850K but shock discovery now means it's worthless'

Daniel Bruce and his neighbours were left with unsellable, uninsurable homes and their warranty provider is still yet to agree to a payout - despite persistent leaks and collapsing ceilings

Economics

34 hours ago Manchester United's first January transfer decision is sign of major revamp in key department

Man Utd have recalled young goalkeeper Elyh Harrison from his loan spell at Chester and will run the rule over the teenager for the rest of the season.

Sport

8 hours ago Duo battle for 'bargain' Rangers man, Hearts hold talks, Celtic exit ‘reaches agreement’

The transfer rumours are swirling around the Scottish Premiership, with Rangers, Celtic and more all included in this morning’s bulletin.

Events

3 hours ago Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman review – meditations on life’s brevity

If time management is all life is, asks the author and narrator, why do we treat it as such a depressingly narrow-minded affair?The title refers to the time most humans spend on Earth, assuming they live until their 80s. When the author Oliver Burkeman first made the calculation, he felt unexpectedly queasy at our “insultingly” short lifespans. He also began thinking about how we manage our time.“Arguably, time management is all life is,” he notes. “Yet the modern discipline known as time management is a depressingly narrow-minded affair, focused on how to crank through as many work tasks as possible, or on devising the perfect morning routine, or on cooking all your dinners for the week in one big batch.” But what is the point of all that “doing” when life is so short? Continue reading...

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26 hours ago Healthy eating guru Prof Tim Spector claims following his £300 diet could treat depression and anxiety

Professor Tim Spector, who sells a £300 personalised nutrition program, said following a diet such as the one he promotes could boost mood more effectively than antidepressants.

Economics

37 hours ago Arsenal transfer briefing: SAMI MOKBEL reveals the latest on Alexander Isak pursuit and the reasons why Gunners did not sign a striker last summer

SAMI MOKBEL: Mikel Arteta has built a superb squad, one that can more than hold its own against the finest in Europe, but it's missing something - a certain magic.

Sport

8 hours ago WWE legend Black Bart dies days after stopping cancer treatment to 'leave it in god's hands'

The WWE legend and multi-time holder of many National Wrestling Alliance championships, Black Bart, has died at the age of 76 having stopped cancer treatment a few months ago

Events

4 hours ago Raducanu turns down insect bite treatment over doping fears in Australia

Raducanu snubs spray after Swiatek and Sinner sagas‘I’m going to tough it out because I don’t want to risk it’Emma Raducanu says the chance of ingesting a contaminated substance is a notable concern on the minds of tennis players at a time when Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek continue to navigate the fallout of two of the most high profile anti-doping cases in the history of the sport.Speaking at her pre-tournament press conference at the Australian Open before her first round match against the 26th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova on Monday, Raducanu said players must “manage the controllables” as well as they can. She had suffered a significant insect bite the previous day but declined the antiseptic spray she was provided because she did not want to risk taking a banned substance. Continue reading...

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27 hours ago Marie Osmond pays tribute to ‘loving brother’ Wayne as she confirms cause of death

Singer who sold millions of records with his family band The Osmonds died aged 73 last week

Economics

22 hours ago Q&A: Franz Ferdinand discuss their new album, the resurgence of 2000s indie and Charli XCX

The Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand sent a jolt across the music world two decades ago

Events

4 hours ago Chappell Roan as the Sound of 2025? The BBC has shown itself to be completely irrelevant

The artist is wonderful, but she’s not exactly up-and-coming anymore. Give the award to somebody that needs it!

Politics

30 hours ago What rising government debt costs mean for you: Mortgages, employment and the economy

High government borrowing costs come amid fears that inflation is creeping up again, which could lead the Bank of England to keep rates on hold

Economics

22 hours ago NHS boss issues virus warning as Brits 'demand' return of key Covid restriction

As flu and the 'mystery' HMPV virus hits the UK, health officials have stepped up warnings to stop the spread - but now Brits are demanding the return of one restriction to help keep people safe

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5 hours ago Emma Raducanu bitten by 'jumping ants' but refuses to treat wounds due to doping test fears

British tennis star Emma Raducanu's preparations for the Australian Open were disrupted when she was bitten during time off from practice in Melbourne - just days out from the tournament

Politics

23 hours ago Inside Cheryl's stalker hell and how convicted killer got caught after Liam's funeral

Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Tweedy has secretly endured being stalked by convicted killer, Daniel Bannister, while mourning the tragic death of her ex-boyfriend Liam Payne

Events

5 hours ago Lisa Nandy rejects calls for England to boycott Afghanistan cricket match

UK culture secretary says it should go ahead despite pressure for it to be cancelled over Taliban’s treatment of womenUK politics live – latest updatesEngland should be allowed to play next month’s cricket game against Afghanistan, the UK culture and sport secretary has said, despite calls for a boycott over the Taliban government’s treatment of women.Lisa Nandy on Friday backed a decision by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to allow the game to go ahead, saying that cancelling it would “deny sports fans the opportunity that they love”. Continue reading...

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23 hours ago Bruno Mars fans realise they've heard hit song before as they work out double meaning

Bruno Mars and ROSÉ's hit song APT. has been taking the music world by storm since its release in October of last year - but fans are only just realising where they have heard the track before

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6 hours ago Jakob Bro: Taking Turns review – lost masterpiece from great Dane’s understated jazz supergroup

(ECM)Played by world-class personnel including Bill Frisell and the late, great alto saxophonist Lee Konitz, this 2014 set is full of subtle, spontaneous ideasWhen Miles Davis led the 1948-50 sessions that became jazz’s Birth of the Cool releases, the most bewitching solo voice apart from his own trumpet was that of a little-known 21-year-old called Lee Konitz. The alto saxophonist’s quietly captivating work still shimmers as a central feature of Danish guitarist Jakob Bro’s Taking Turns, also recorded in New York but more than 60 years later, and strangely consigned to ECM’s vaults from 2014 until now.Bro’s reputation grew when he succeeded Bill Frisell in drum master Paul Motian’s band in 2006, the connection that first introduced him to Konitz, who can instantly invent fresh lines to any composition put in front of him. Bro credits this ability with his own understanding of how to lead an improviser’s band that plays composed music with looseness and flow. Continue reading...

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24 hours ago On Perverts, Ethel Cain is lost in the meticulous crafting of her own horror noise

Listening to the alt-pop artist’s latest project feels like being trapped in a serial killer’s underground network of post-industrial tunnels

Events

7 hours ago North Lanarkshire Swifties in for treat as top Taylor Swift tribute show heading to Newmains

Totally Taylor is the electrifying tribute act dedicated to bringing the magic of Taylor Swift’s music to life on stage.

Politics

24 hours ago Harry Potter star Warwick Davis sues London hospital for medical negligence after the death of his beloved wife Samantha

Warwick, 54, has instructed law firm Irwin Mitchell to represent his family following Samantha's death.

Events

7 hours ago ‘They were inventing a new definition of sexy’: stars and scenesters on the New York Dolls’ riotous rock

Fifty years on from their dissolution, admirers from Joan Jett to Dave Vanian explain the appeal of a band who ripped up rock’n’roll in high heels – and pointed towards punkFifty years ago, the most important American underground rock band of its generation was dying. The New York Dolls, the androgynous-but-tough band who mixed the Rolling Stones, girl groups and garage rock, were imploding under the weight of their own addictions and failures. You wouldn’t say they split, per se – there was still a version of the band led by David Johansen in existence until the end of 1976. But 1975 was the end for Johnny Thunders, Arthur Kane and Jerry Nolan, and the Dolls stopped being the Lower East Side’s rock’n’roll street gang. They only made two albums, and barely played outside New York. But the band laid the foundations for punk, and taught a generation of outsiders and refuseniks they could be something different, as those whose lives were changed by them recall. Continue reading...

Politics

25 hours ago Why West Ham might be the right place for Graham Potter to rebuild his career after Chelsea failure

West Ham is not a plum job but some key factors could suit Potter as he bids to repair his reputation

Events

8 hours ago Peper Harow's luxury sock sale is the perfect excuse to toss your old pairs

Give your feet a treat with this limited time event

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25 hours ago Harry Potter star Warwick Davis accuses hospital who treated wife Samantha for a spinal condition of 'medical negligence' after her death aged 53 

Warwick, 54, has instructed law firm Irwin Mitchell to represent his family following Samantha's death.

Events

8 hours ago The Sound of Utopia by Michel Krielaars review – the musicians persecuted by Stalin

A revelatory account of the composers and performers whose lives were determined by the whims of a dictatorThe fact that Joseph Stalin loved music and believed it mattered was both a blessing and a curse for the men and women who made it. If your work found favour you were treated as a secular god with all the trimmings – palatial apartment, good food and freedom to roam as far as the decadent West (assuming you came back when called).But for those who offended Stalin’s arbitrary and shifting tastes it was another matter. The Father of Nations regularly took time out from his busy killing schedule to vet each new classical music record that came across his desk, noting on the sleeve whether it was “good”, “average” or “rubbish”. A bad rating could earn you a stint in the gulag or, if there were aggravating circumstances (homosexuality, say), a bullet in the back of the head. It has been calculated that 68 composers were sent to Siberia during Stalin’s 30-year reign of terror. Hundre...

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25 hours ago Harry Potter star Warwick Davis accuses hospital who treated wife Samantha of 'medical negligence' after her death aged 53

Warwick, 54, has instructed law firm Irwin Mitchell to represent his family following Samantha's death.

Events

8 hours ago 2 key Dundee vs Rangers VAR calls split the pundits from Tony Docherty penalty ally to 'factual' offside lines query

The Dundee boss wasn't happy with the match officials after the full-time whistle

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26 hours ago Scots prisoners rushed to hospital after taking 'drugs delivered by drones'

A total of 35 prisoners were reportedly under the influence of drugs at HMP Glenochil. Five of them were taken to the hospital for treatment.

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9 hours ago Streeting defends NHS use of private sector but says it must ‘pull its weight’

Health secretary accused of talking ‘utter nonsense’ about private sector’s ability to help cut NHS waiting timesWes Streeting has defended the growing use of the private sector to help tackle long waiting lists for treatment but said providers must “pull their weight” and not take resources away from the NHS.The health secretary, who has previously said “middle-class lefties” risked putting ideological purity ahead of patient care, said he would be “entirely pragmatic” about using spare capacity in the private sector. Continue reading...

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26 hours ago Hold the mayo! Shocking moment delivery driver spills gallons of mayonnaise on London street

This is the shocking moment a delivery driver accidentally spilled gallons of mayonnaise on a road in central London after inadvertently knocking over a five-litre tub of the condiment.

Events

9 hours ago Why blame for Stirling Council's plan for devastating music tuition cuts lies in Edinburgh

Stirling Council is struggling to cope with a projected £13 million budget shortfall next year

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26 hours ago Bodies of 'mother and son' found inside bungalow as police probe 'unexplained' deaths

A man and a woman have been found dead inside a home in Cambridgeshire - with police saying the deaths are being treated as unexplained.

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