4 h. ago Urgent £800 alert to anyone ignoring key warnings on their cars

Brits ignoring warning lights, skipping services, or turning a blind eye to wear-and-tear could be costing themselves more in the long-run, a motoring expert has warned

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30 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says US ‘very surprised’ after Chinese fighters captured on frontline

Ukraine president says more than 150 Chinese involved in fighting for Russia; US lawmakers criticise reports of planned troop pullbacks in Europe. What we know on day 1,142See all our Ukraine war coverageVolodymyr Zelenskyy accused Beijing of turning a blind eye to the recruitment of Chinese nationals to fight for Russia, adding he believed the US was “very surprised” by the revelation. The Ukrainian leader said Kyiv has obtained passport details of at least 155 fighters from China in the war. While Zelenskyy said Beijing knew its citizens were there, he didn’t believe the country had given “some kind of command” they join the fight.Zelenskyy added he believes Russia is using social media, including TikTok, to recruit. He said he was prepared to exchange captured Chinese soldiers with Ukrainian servicemen in detention.China called those claims “groundless”, saying they are contrary to an effort to find a political solution to the ongoing war. “The Chinese government always asks Chin...

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36 h. ago China turning blind eye to its citizens fighting in Ukraine, says Zelenskyy

Ukraine’s president says at least 155 fighters have been uncovered, and that Russia is recruiting via social mediaVolodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine is aware of at least 155 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia and accused Beijing of turning a blind eye to their recruitment and allowing them to participate in the invasion of his country.Officials released two dossiers naming, and in some cases picturing, Chinese men who were said to have signed up, though Ukraine did not suggest this meant Beijing was seeking to enter the war alongside Russia. Continue reading...

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61 h. ago Private school sports teacher who let pupils drink alcohol on hockey trip to Belgium and told them 'what goes on tour, stays on tour' avoids classroom ban

Gregory Durston 'turned a blind eye' while children as young as 15 bought rounds of beers and ciders, a Teaching Regulation Agency panel heard.

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3 d. ago 'Beyonce can't play upfront – Daniel Levy is shamelessly turning blind eye at Tottenham'

OPINION: Daniel Levy has turned Tottenham into a laughing stock with Ange Postecoglou's side floundering in 14th in the Premier League, but at least Beyonce and co. can have their fun

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3 d. ago The crack cocaine epidemic on London's tube: As ministers condemn open drug use, scores more images emerge amid soaring crime levels under Sadiq Khan drug police turn a blind eye

The Tube's crime epidemic was laid bare this week after photos emerged of a 'dirty, scuffy-looking' male lighting a metal pipe on a carriage.

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4 d. ago Sir Elton John says he was 'letting himself down' while recording his new album because he 'wasn't feeling very well' amid his blindness battle

The iconic singer, 78, contracted a severe eye infection in July which left him blind in his right eye, with 'limited vision' in his left.

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6 d. ago Sir Elton John reveals he 'can't read, watch TV or see his boys play sports' as he opens up on 'distressing' battle with blindness

The legendary musician, 78, contracted a severe eye infection in July which left him blind in his right eye, with 'limited vision' in his left.

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6 d. ago Arsenal: Mikel Arteta must address biggest blind spot against Everton with one eye on Real Madrid

Squad management is often pointed to as Mikel Arteta’s biggest weakness

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8 d. ago Subtle signs of agonising condition that blights Tom Fletcher...and could BLIND him

In an Instagram story the former McFly singer and Strictly star, said he'd suffered a flare-up of a long-term health condition that left the left side of his face drooping.

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2 w. ago 'I can’t turn a blind eye': Nicola Coughlan discusses Gaza activism as she lands first Bafta TV nod

The Derry Girls star previously revealed she had been advised against speaking out on Israel’s war on Gaza, warned that doing so could harm her Hollywood career

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2 w. ago I trust Which? to help me choose a washing machine. But I have my own views on kitchen roll and toilet paper | Adrian Chiles

I’m in awe of the organisation’s rigorous approach to product testing. That doesn’t mean I need it for everythingI don’t buy much of any value without consulting Which?. I choose to believe that Which? – wow, that question mark is annoying when you’re trying to write about Which? – is different. I choose to believe that Which? has the resources to test things properly and honestly. Yes, you can click through to places where you can buy the recommended item, but to that I turn a blind eye. I have to. Having spent so much on Which?’s say-so, I can’t face the possibility that I’ve been too trusting.I’ve only recently discovered that it’s not just big, pricey things, such as washing machines and headphones, that Which? spends its time assessing. I recently chanced upon its review of kitchen rolls. Before I knew what I was doing, I’d clicked through to buy several rolls of the Costco Kirkland Signature kitchen roll towel, which seems like too many words for something so mundane. I must c...

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2 w. ago Scots Lib Dem leader criticised for praising grandee who turned “blind eye” to child abuse claims

Alex Cole-Hamilton is under fire for saying it was a "great honour" to join Sir David Steel.

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3 w. ago Sir Elton John's health is 'deteriorating as the singer, 77, is unable to sign autographs properly on new album'

The legendary musician, 77, contracted a severe eye infection in July which left him blind in his right eye, with 'limited vision' in his left.

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3 w. ago Builder left blind in one eye after golf ball knocks him out in horror incident

Leigh Powell, 44, was on the golf course when he was struck in the face by a ball that was hit by another player - the impact shattered his eye from the lens to the retina

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3 w. ago Golfer blind in one eye after ball knocked him out for five minutes

Fellow golfers though Leigh was dead after the hit. He has been unable to work since the accident and says he will have to sell his home

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4 w. ago Golfer, 44, is left blind after wayward shot from fellow player smashes into his face and shatters his EYE

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Builder Leigh Powell (pictured), 44, of Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, was enjoying a day on the green at his local golf club when he was suddenly struck in June last year.

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4 w. ago Toddler faces losing his eye after being kissed by someone with a cold sore

A family has issued a warning to parents about how a simple innocent kiss from an adult can have devastating consequences for young children.

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4 w. ago Eye surgeon warns 'silent condition' could make you go blind if untreated

Around 350,000 people may have the condition and not know it, and Doctor Sally Ameen has issued a warning

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