7 h. ago 'World's heaviest' 300kg prisoner costs 10 times more than the average inmate

A man who weighs 289kg in Austria was arrested after police found huge amounts of drugs in his home – but people aren't happy with just how much it costs to care for him because of his weight

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35 h. ago Strictly's Dianne Buswell left 'fuming' over costly error amid time apart from Joe Sugg

Dianne Buswell has confessed that she made a costly mistake while her boyfriend Joe Sugg was away on holiday. The couple found love after meeting on Strictly in 2018

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37 h. ago Strictly's Dianne Buswell shares costly error after time away from boyfriend Joe Sugg

Strictly pro Dianne Buswell was left 'absolutely fuming' after suffering the consequences of a mistake she made whilst her boyfriend Joe Sugg was away from home

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3 d. ago Parents with toddlers can visit Alton Towers all year for less than price of a day ticket

From half price day tickets to an entire year of fun, little ones cost less with this limited time deal

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6 d. ago Just in time for Halloween? Ibiza Final Boss costume is for sale online

Jack Kay, 26, became an internet celebrity after he was filmed 'cutting shapes' on the party island with a gold chain, sunglasses and a baby pink cup in his hand.

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6 d. ago Aldi has three times during the day when food costs 75% less

The supermarket is helping shoppers make their money go further during the summer and beyond

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7 d. ago NHS launches review after more than 10,000 knee replacement patients were fitted with a potentially faulty implant that left many immobile and addicted to painkillers

The part failed up to six-times more often than would usually be expected, requiring corrective surgery costing £10,000 to £30,000 a time.

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7 d. ago ‘New’ town hall opens to public for first time as full cost of major refurb project revealed

The project has given an 'outstanding building' a new lease of life - but some have criticised the 'extortionate' price tag.

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7 d. ago Holidaymakers abandon Marbella as waiters left ‘with heads in their hands’

Tourist numbers have declined on the Costa del Sol this summer, marking the first time since the pandemic that numbers have dropped. The downward dip has been felt particularly keenly in Marbella

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9 d. ago £35bn! Chagos surrender deal 'will cost Britain ten times more than what the Prime Minister claimed'

Official documents are said to show the UK will pay some £35billion to hand the islands over to Mauritius - compared to the £3.4billion previously stated by Sir Keir Starmer.

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1 week ago Liverpool’s new era promises excitement – but have they changed too much? | Jonathan Wilson

Integrating almost half a team usually takes time, which may cost Arne Slot’s side important points in the title raceFlorian Wirtz! Hugo Ekitiké! Milos Kerkez! Jérémie Frimpong! And soon, possibly, Alexander Isak! It’s vital, Bob Paisley always said, to build from a position of strength, and Liverpool this summer have certainly done that.If Isak does join, Liverpool’s transfer spending this summer will be approaching £400m, which would be the second-highest figure paid by any club in a single transfer window (behind only Chelsea in summer 2023) – the lack of signings last summer coupled with some canny sales has given them significant profitability and sustainability rules headroom. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Dad 'fuming' and kids left in tears over four 99 cones at ice cream van

He said prices were displayed in minuscule writing on an A4-sized card, and he didn't realise cost until it was time to pay.

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1 week ago Shoppers surprised by £18 'compact' bluetooth speaker that provides 'non stop' battery

'Performs better than some bigger name rival manufacturers products costing more than three times as much!'

Economics

1 week ago Promethea review – a stylishly creepy supernatural drama you’ll want to binge

This French thriller about a teenage girl who turns up with no memory is a nicely paced, emotionally intense mystery – that spills over into the realms of fantasy The greatest mystery in any French mystery drama is how the characters look so much better than any English person has ever looked. How did the cast of The Returned (more than 10 years ago now, though it feels like yesterday) look so gorgeous all the time, despite seemingly ordinary costumes, hair and makeup? Is Gallic bone structure really that different? Do clothes just hang better on the other side of la Manche? Is that why they call it “the sleeve”? Is it a clue?Forgive me. I am consumed by this puzzle. The success of a French drama can be measured by how successfully the official narrative mystery distracts me from the conundrum, and here the new six-part series Promethea does just fine.Promethea launches on Channel 4 on Sunday and is available from streaming now. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Football transfer rumours: Baleba to Manchester United? McGinn to Newcastle?

Today’s fluff is a warring banker With Benjamin Sesko very close to joining Manchester United, the recruitment bods need something else to do. They have passed the time by trying to find out just how much it would cost to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton. Ruben Amorim needs an extra central midfielder who can actually run around a bit and the Cameroonian would be ideal but the Seagulls are not keen on selling.Across Manchester, it’s about trying to get rid of a few as Pep Guardiola wants to trim his squad. Jack Grealish does not look like he will get much in the way of minutes at City this season and will seek opportunities elsewhere. Everton have made contact with City as the seek a season-long loan but are a bit worried about how much the winger is actually on because they will not be able to pay the full lot. Continue reading...

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