21 m. ago Sainsbury's issues urgent 'do not eat' warning to customers over chocolate bar

Sainsbury's is urging customers to return the product to the store

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37 m. ago Tiny Tenerife village 'collapsing' under tourist strain as fed up locals issue plea

Despite being hailed as a 'rural' escape from the droves of tourists, a tiny mountain village in the north of Tenerife says it is crumbling due to an influx in tourists

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61 m. ago Val Kilmer: an ethereally handsome actor who evolved into droll self

Kilmer, who has died aged 65, made his name with Top Gun and The Doors – but his exceptional talents were often under-appreciated by the mainstream film industryVal Kilmer, star of Top Gun and The Doors, dies aged 65A life in picturesWhy do some movie careers take off and others go a bit sideways? Val Kilmer was a smart actor, a looker, a terrific screen presence and in later years an under-appreciated comic performer. His finest hour as an actor came in Shane Black’s comedy action thriller Kiss Kiss Bang Bang in 2005, when he was quite superb as the camp private investigator Gay Perry Shrike: a gloriously sleek, plump performance which was transparently – and outrageously – based on Tom Ford. If only Kilmer could have started his acting life with that bravura performance, and shown the world what he could do. Instead, and at a crucial stage in his career, he was trapped in the body and face of a staggeringly beautiful young man.He could somehow never quite persuade Hollywood to acc...

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97 m. ago Familiar faces and trophy races – talking points ahead of the new county season

International issues, domestic bragging rights and players pushing for a bright future are all on the agenda.

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97 m. ago The world is missing out on the real Yemen: we are not just war, headlines or suffering | Nada Al

After a decade of conflict, loss is constant, as is fear for our children’s future. But we are more than thisA decade of war in Yemen has left us in a place we never could have imagined. Our biggest worries were once exams, work and weddings. Today, we live with the weight of constant fear. You wake to the sound of explosions or the silence of grief, leave your home uncertain if you will return, look at your child and wonder what kind of future awaits.Yet life goes on. We carry our losses, our broken hearts, our grief, and we continue. Ten years of war, ten years of mourning, of learning to survive with a lump in our hearts. Continue reading...

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97 m. ago Thousands of Ford Kuga hybrid drivers ‘left in limbo’ after fire risk warnings

Carmaker reportedly has yet to announce plan for repairs after telling motorists not to charge their carsThousands of drivers have reportedly been left in limbo after warnings that their car could catch fire due to a battery defect.Ford issued an urgent recall of its Kuga plug-in hybrid car in early March, warning drivers not to charge the battery because of a risk it might short-circuit while on the road. The problem could cause a loss of power or a fire, according to the recall notice. Four weeks later, the manufacturer has yet to announce a timescale for repairs and owners report that it is failing to respond to their requests for an update. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Amber wildfire warning issued for most of England as temperatures hit 22C

The Met Office has issued an amber wildfire warning for large parts of the UK as temperatures are set to soar to over 20C this week, with fire services urging the public to take care

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2 h. ago Hay fever expert issues warning over soft toys which could make kids' allergies worse

A leading GP has offered his expert advice on relieving the symptoms of hay fever in youngsters this spring, which has reached a peak for the first time this year due to the blossoming of trees

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4 h. ago 'We live in "Britain's kindest village" but actually we seem to attract criminals'

Around 2,700 people live in Trawden, Lancashire, and while many of these regularly volunteer in the pub, library and shops, the picturesque village still suffers with crime

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4 h. ago Neil Young says he may be barred from returning to US over Donald Trump criticism

The US-Canadian dual citizen speculates he may be ‘barred or put in jail to sleep on a cement floor’ after his European tour, after years of speaking against TrumpNeil Young has shared his concerns of being barred from the US after his European tour later this year, thanks to his outspoken critiques of Donald Trump.On Tuesday, on his website Neil Young Archives, the 79-year-old musician – who has dual Canadian-American citizenship – wrote of his fears after the recent spate of people being detained and deported upon entering the US. These incidents have been credited to vague or unspecified visa issues, but have frequently affected individuals who have criticised the Trump administration either publicly or in messages on their phone read by immigration officers. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Flight attendant's 'genius' trick to sneak extra bag on board without extra fees

A flight attendant has shared a 'genius' hack to avoid luggage fees and bring extra items on board - and it only requires using a duty-free shopping bag. Here's how it's done

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5 h. ago Little House on the Prairie actress Patty Maloney dead at 89

Little House on the Prairie actress Patty Maloney has died at the age of 89. The the 3-foot-11 actress was in hospice care in Winter Park, Florida . She had suffered 'several' strokes in the years prior.

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5 h. ago Full list of people who can get free NHS prescriptions and services

The NHS offers extra medical help and support to those who suffer from specific conditions - and you could also be eligible for a range of free prescriptions or other services

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6 h. ago Police issue update on man shot dead by officers at Milton Keynes train station

Milton Keynes residents feel the town is more unsafe than ever in the wake of a man carrying a knife being shot dead in a standoff with armed police.

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6 h. ago John Wick fans lose their minds over bombshell news about Keanu Reeves and a fifth movie

News that Keanu Reeves is on board for John Wick 5 had fans in disbelief, with many convinced it was an elaborate April Fools' prank. An animated prequel and a spin-off were also announced.

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7 h. ago Urgent recall issued on popular big name chocolate bars over 'tiny stones safety risk'

The Dutch chocolate company announced that the warning was not an April Fools joke and that it was a ‘genuine product recall notice’ as some contained tiny stones

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7 h. ago Met Office issues amber wildfire warning for most of Scotland due to warm weather

An amber wildfire warning has been issued by the Met Office for most of the UK on Tuesday, as dry and warm weather in recent weeks has increased the risk of blazes

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7 h. ago Neurologist says taking too much of one common vitamin can cause 'serious harm'

This vitamin can "build up" in the body and cause serious health issues.

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7 h. ago Glum Justin Bieber surfaces in bizarre outfit after wife Hailey's 'unfollowing' drama

Speculation about trouble in paradise has only intensified in recent weeks, fueled by Justin's increasingly disheveled appearance and his candid social media posts about 'anger issues'.

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7 h. ago Vitamin warning as common supplement could lead to 'permanent nerve damage'

This vitamin can "build up" in the body and cause serious health issues.

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