66 m. ago Fossil teeth lead to discovery of human species that lived alongside our oldest ancestors

New species does not have a name yet

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79 m. ago Sheridan Smith battled pain over tragic family death while filming new ITV drama

Actress Sheridan Smith thought about her late brother while filming new ITV drama I Fought The Law, which is based on campaigner Ann Ming, whose daughter Julie was murdered

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2 h. ago London museum tells forgotten story of African and Indian troops in second world war

National Army Museum’s Beyond Burma exhibition examines stories of soldiers from Britain’s coloniesThe forgotten story of African and Indian troops who fought in south Asia against Japanese forces during the second world war and who have largely been omitted from the official history is to be brought to life in a London exhibition.The National Army Museum’s Beyond Burma: Forgotten Armies show includes rare items from Indian and African soldiers who toiled in some of the harshest conditions seen anywhere during the conflict. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Influencer couple 'lost control' and rolled 'many, many times' downhill before tragic death in off

An influencer couple who died in an off-roading horror crash rolled 'many, many times' as they plunged more than 650 feet down a rocky mountain in Canada.

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8 h. ago Incredible moment dolphin joins family and asks for cuddles in unforgettable swim

A family from West London were on a morning swim in Dorset when they were joined by a giant bottlenose dolphin - which appeared keen on eliciting belly rubs from the group

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11 h. ago Miranda Hart supported by fans after issuing health update on debilitating condition

The comedian took to Instagram with a health update and an announcement for her fans

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12 h. ago WWE legend rushed to hospital after getting 'bitten by a bat'

Charles Robinson revealed on social media that he'd somehow been bitten by the mammal in the dead of the night - thankfully he appears to be okay after a number of injections

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12 h. ago BBC star Miranda Hart says she lives ‘one day at a time’ amid health battle

The comedian took to Instagram with a health update and an announcement for her fans.

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13 h. ago Mysterious species found living alongside our earliest ancestors deemed missing link in evolution

A new fossil discovery is adding a lost species to the picture of human evolution, rewriting the history of a famous skeleton.

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14 h. ago 'Outstanding' series viewers say is 'best I've ever seen' now streaming

The Netflix thriller boasts a rare 95% Rotten Tomatoes score

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14 h. ago Missing chapter of human evolution dating back 2.8 million years uncovered in Africa

A new fossil discovery is adding a lost species to the picture of human evolution, rewriting the history of a famous skeleton.

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15 h. ago Bebe King's family escape to 'happiest place on earth' amid Southport anniversary

The parents of little Bebe King said they have escaped to the happiest place on earth in Florida to make new memories a year on from the youngster's tragic death

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15 h. ago Woman in 20s dies after fall 'from height' near Canary Wharf tower block

The tragic woman fell from the tower at Harbour Way, Canary Wharf in London this morning as forensic teams remain at the scene in the financial district

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16 h. ago Astonishing moment playful dolphin joins family on their morning swim in Dorset

Lynda MacDonald, 50, and her partner, son and his girlfriend, set out for their 6am morning swim at Lyme Bay, Dorset on August 3 when they were greeted by the bottlenose dolphin.

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16 h. ago We know that cosy games have big audiences – so where’s my epic Call the Midwife sim?

In a world overwhelmed by noise and with more players looking for solace, it’s time the triple-A developers pay attentionI am 85 hours into Death Stranding 2, an apocalyptic nightmare about Earth becoming infected with death monsters, and I’ve realised that I’m playing it as a cosy game. For hours at a time, I trundle along the photorealistic landscapes in my pick-up truck, delivering parcels to isolated communities and building new roads. The only reason I complete the main story missions is to open new areas of the map so that I can meet new people and build more roads. I find it blissfully enjoyable.Of course, I am far from alone in playing video games this way. “Cosy games” have become a thriving cottage industry over the past five years, led by crossover successes such as Minecraft, Stardew Valley and Untitled Goose Game, but also housing hundreds of smaller titles that appeal to highly engaged communities. On Steam this month you’ll discover Catto’s Post Office, a delightful g...

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17 h. ago BBC Fawlty Towers cast 50 years on from brave comebacks to tragic health battles

The legendary BBC sitcom celebrates its golden anniversary next month, so let's take a look at what became of the core members of the cast

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17 h. ago I visited North Korea beach resort where most tourists are banned: Here's how visitors are treated

One women spent time on holiday at the brand-new destination inside the secret country - and has now revealed all.

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17 h. ago I visited North Korea's glitzy beach resort and I was shocked by what I discovered

One women spent time on holiday at the brand-new destination inside the secret country - and has now revealed all.

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18 h. ago Tennis legend Monica Seles diagnosed with rare disease as she's forced into 'new normal'

The 51-year-old first noticed symptoms of the condition while playing tennis

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18 h. ago You could have 'super rare' 50p coin worth hundreds more than value in your stash

The rare 50p coin has a whopping 200,000 out there in circulation with it worth more than hundreds than its value. An expert even claimed it could sell for "serious" cash

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