98 m. ago Girl weighing 2.5 stone rescued after obese family locked her in room and refused food

A severely malnourished 14-year-old girl was found weighing just 2.5 stone after being locked in a bedroom.

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1 hour ago Strictly's Thomas Skinner reveals cosmetic surgery plans and begs fans for advice

Strictly Come Dancing star Thomas Skinner has revealed plans to undergo the surgeon's knife in a bid to rid him of hid double chin and has asked fans for help

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2 h. ago Bad Company and Queen star rushed to hospital for surgery with 50/50 chances of surviving

"My hope was to be at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and to perform for the fans, but at this time I have to prioritise my health."

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2 h. ago Alan Shearer predicts where Man Utd will finish this season after Premier League surge

Ex-Newcastle United forward Alan Shearer has predicted where Manchester United will finish in the Premier League this season after a recent up-turn in form

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3 h. ago Expert pinpoints the best time to eat dinner during the winter

It's not only our wardrobes that need an update during the winter, one expert has explained that our dinner time needs a shake-up, too.

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4 h. ago Universities blame ‘societal shift’ for axing foreign language degrees

Numbers taking languages at A-level and beyond has been falling for decades, although Duolingo says its app is most popular with young people Universities are blaming a “societal shift” for the axing of dozens of foreign language degrees and even entire departments, citing a lack of demand among students – but can years of study be easily replaced by AI or online translation tools?Not so, according to Michael Lynas, the UK country director for the Duolingo language app, who argues there is no good substitute for the hard graft of learning a language as a way of seeing another country’s culture from the inside. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago The virus behind a surge in hospitalisations in kids under 5

The UKHSA said the potentially life-threatening virus is the leading cause of infant mortality worldwide

Science

4 h. ago The cosy and woolly winter festival that's coming to East Neuk foodie hotspot

Look out your knitting needles and crochet hook

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4 h. ago Sorry Brits, American food really IS better! Scientists map the key ingredients of 23 popular cuisines

A landmark study reveals that American cuisine typically features a greater range of ingredients compared with British.

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4 h. ago The mighty BBQ spot in Greater Manchester serving a loaded meat tray for a whopping £115

'This concept has been a long time in the making'

Economics

4 h. ago Plastic surgeon issues warning as number of patients with 'coke nose' increases: 'Even occasional users are affected'

Britain is now believed to snort around 117 tonnes of cocaine per year, according to the UK's National Crime Agency amid a huge explosion in use.

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4 h. ago Teenage girl weighing just 2.5st rescued from obese family who denied her food

The 14-year-old was found severely malnourished inside a "house of horrors".

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5 h. ago Celebrity Traitors' star claims he 'lost' £20,000 after appearing on the BBC show

Joe Wilkinson has joked that he lost half his earnings from BBC's Celebrity Traitors due to an unusual demand made during filming

Economics

5 h. ago Manchester pizza restaurant left 'honoured' after Jeremy Clarkson visit

It's already been hailed as the 'best pizza' by one devoted fan

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6 h. ago TNT that Europe needs to defend itself is being used on Gaza, Polish MP claims

Maciej Konieczny claims Europe’s sole supplier, in Poland, sends much of its production to US, which exports it for use by IsraelEurope cannot supply enough TNT to defend either itself or Ukraine largely because its monopoly supplier of the explosive is contracted to send much of its production to the US which then exports it for use by Israel in Gaza, a Polish MP has claimed.Maciej Konieczny, a member of the leftwing Razem party said the Polish company Nitro-Chem, owned by the Polish Armaments Group, cannot keep up with demand partly because it has signed successive contracts to supply TNT to the US where it is used in bombs supplied to Israel. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago The one food royal family will 'never eat' with their Sunday roast dinner

Former royal chef shares the surprising food rule the royals follow at Sunday roasts

Society

6 h. ago At UN climate conference, some activists and scientists want more talk on reforming agriculture

Many of the activists, scientists and government leaders at United Nations climate talks underway in Brazil have a beef: They want more to be done to transform the world’s food system

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7 h. ago Tesco shoppers run to Christmas markets for reason you'd least expect

The market gives people the chance to try free food and drink samples and get festive inspiration to perfect Christmas celebrations at home with family and friends

Economics

8 h. ago Stockbridge Heritage in Pictures: These are 26 fascinating photos of the Edinburgh neighbourhood in the 1950s and 60s

It’s one of the most in-demand places to live in Scotland’s Capital, and Stockbridge has a fascinating history.

Culture

8 h. ago TV star shares update from hospital bed after surgery for painful condition

The Only Way is Essex (Towie) star Lucy Mecklenburgh has issued fans an update on her endometriosis surgery.

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