2 h. ago Coronation Street star signs new contract after fears that his character will be killed off

Coronation street fans have been worried that Gary Windass might die after he went missing and then appeared in hospital badly wounded from almost being beaten to death

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2 h. ago The tiny Welsh cove steeped in folklore that feels like your own private mini beach

Get the timing right and it can feel like your own little patch of beach to stretch out and soak up the sun

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3 h. ago EDF investment hailed as ‘vote of confidence in UK’, despite reduced stake

French state-owned electricity company EDF said it had agreed in principle to invest £1.1 billion in the power plant on the Suffolk coastline.

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3 h. ago Tiny pet dog credited with helping to save hiker trapped in Swiss glacier

Dog stayed by his master, who was wedged in an 8-metre-deep crevasse, and was spotted by helicopter crewA small pet dog is being hailed as a “four-legged hero” for helping to save his owner’s life after he fell down an icy crevasse in the Swiss Alps.The Air Zermatt helicopter company credited the pint-sized pooch with drawing their attention to the location of the hiker, who he was extracted and taken to hospital. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago M&S chief says ‘traumatic’ cyber attack was like an out of body experience

Archie Norman, who was quizzed by MPs, refused to say whether or not the retailer paid the groups ransom money following the hack.

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5 h. ago All you need to know about hair transplants in Turkey: Natural & permanent solutions with Estepera

You could rediscover your confidence at this leading hair transplant clinic in Turkey – here’s all your questions answered.This content does not represent the views of our media, and readers are advised to seek appropriate NHS advice before travelling for any medical treatment.

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6 h. ago The tiny Scots village where a Saint 'slew a dragon' and 20ft shrine honours witch

This small village has roots in the Iron Age, with a Roman camp and a name linked to an ancient hillfort

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7 h. ago Peacock terrorises town: Families living in fear of feathered thug ravaging vegetable patches and waking neighbourhood with mating calls

The bothersome bird first makes itself known at 4.30am each day with a mating call heard for miles. It then moves on to devouring meticulously planted lettuces and courgettes.

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7 h. ago Houseplant clinic: should I be worried by ‘tiny spiders’ on my plants?

Help prevent mite infestations by increasing humidity, isolating plants and using soapy waterWhat’s the problem? I’ve noticed tiny webs and bugs on my orchid. Are these spiders, and will they harm my plant?Diagnosis Those tiny webs and minuscule bugs you’ve spotted on your plants sound like spider mites. These aren’t spiders but microscopic arachnids that thrive in dry, warm conditions, so you’ll notice they appear during summer heatwaves or winter months when central heating reduces humidity. They feed on plant sap, weakening the plant’s structure, which leads to yellowing leaves, discoloration and eventually leaf drop. They can multiply rapidly, posing a risk to your plant’s long-term health. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago ITV Emmerdale confirms return for star after 5 years and Cain Dingle should be worried

Emmerdale fans will soon see the return of a Dales resident, and it's bad news for Cain Dingle

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7 h. ago Extreme E's Hydro X Prix has 'transformative' impact on restoring salmon breeding grounds

The series - now called Extreme H - joined forces with Nith District Salmon Fishery Board to help with tree planting in a bid to boost salmon stocks.

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9 h. ago Liz Hurley, 60, wows in tiny plunging bikini as fans cry 'she doesn't age'

Austin Powers beauty Liz Hurley sent temperatures soaring as she posed in a tangerine bikini top and leopard-print briefs, with fans in disbelief at her ageless looks

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9 h. ago Love Island Yas' X Factor past with Four of Diamonds exposed and reason behind split

Love Island's Yasmin Broom has been branded a 'plant' by some fans after she failed to make a connection with any of the boys in the villa - but viewers have only just realised her real claim to fame

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13 h. ago Gardeners urged to move plants away from specific spot this week

If you have multiple plants in the direct firing line of the sun now is the time to move them, as the country is expected to boil once again in temperatures of 30C and higher

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14 h. ago Seven beautiful drought resistant plants that thrive with little to no water

As temperatures continue to swelter, you might want to try your hand at growing this selection of gorgeous plants that an expert reveals can withstand dry weather

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15 h. ago Gardeners urged to 'spare a few minutes' for key job this month

As we settle into early July, gardens across the country are reaching their vibrant summer peak. The longer days and warmer temperatures have flowers and bedding plants bursting with colour

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15 h. ago NHS plot to fly hundreds of drones a week over Kensington Palace, Hyde Park and Oxford Circus branded 'crazy' by worried Londoners scared they might CRASH or cause disruption

The health service are looking to use the drones to deliver urgent blood samples between 12 hospitals across London after a six-month trial period at Guy's and St Thomas' hospitals.

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16 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: US to resume shipments of weapons for Ukrainian defence

Deaths as Kharkiv, Odesa and Zaporizhzhia come under attack; Ukraine hits Russian warhead plant. What we know on day 1,231 Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Gardeners urged to make urgent change to 3 vegetables growing in July

As July is expected to bring more hot temperatures in the coming days, gardeners are being warned over the extra TLC their veggie plants need

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20 h. ago The sorrow is palpable; the stench of death overwhelming. RUTH STYLES reports from the Texas valley where devastating floods killed at least 95

The stench of death still hangs over the Guadalupe River, three days after it spectacularly burst its banks and flooded four tiny towns.

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