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Teacher 'disgusted' as McDonald's staff scribe cruel insult on delivery note
Emily was horrified when she opened her McDonald's delivery to see the rude note scrawled on the bag - and claimed she's never going to go back after being insulted by the staff
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Debbie McGee reveals she's open to falling in love again 8 years after husband Paul Daniels' death
Strictly Come Dancing star Debbie McGee married Paul Daniels in 1998 after the pair shot to fame as the magician and his assistant on The Paul Daniels Magic Show
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Crest Nicholson set to deliver fewer homes and warns over build defect impact
The building giant said it expects to deliver 1,800 to 2,000 house completions in the year to the end of October, down from 2,020 in 2022-23.
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Francis Ngannou claims he was 'tricked' as he makes excuse for Anthony Joshua KO
Ngannou was brutally knocked out in the second round by Joshua - but claims he was affected by the fight's late start time
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Crisis club Birmingham turn to Gary Rowett for incredible return to save them from relegation
The Championship club are understood to have opened talks with former boss Gary Rowett as they attempt to arrest a slide towards League One
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M4 traffic LIVE: Chaos as major motorway shut with drivers facing 45-minute queues
Drivers in Wales are at a standstill with the major road shut in both directions this morning.
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Major EastEnders and Coronation Street exits confirmed as Emmerdale and Hollyoaks air proposals in 12 soap spoilers
Goodbyes and 'I do's are at the heart of an intriguing week in soapland, with big departures on the cards.
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Erik ten Hag and Manchester United followed Sir Alex Ferguson's two golden rules vs Liverpool
Man United secured an impressive 4-3 victory over Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday afternoon in what could be a big victory in the context of the season
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Russian Media Behind Fake King Charles Death Rumours
King Charles III is Monday’s explosive – and false – rumours of King Charles’ death have been traced back to the Russian media.The fake reports of the monarch’s demise went around the internet so rapidly that Buckingham Palace had to respond, telling Russian state news agency Tass that the King was very much alive.Here’s what we know about this latest royal saga which had the internet gripped (again) yesterday...Where did the rumour come from?The exact origin of the rumour seems unclear, but it was picked up by two popular Russian Telegram channels – Baza and Mash.They shared a doctored pressrelease in the style of official royal announcements complete with the Palace’s official letterhead, claiming to be from Royal Communications.It was dated March 18, and claimed: “The King passed away unexpectedly yesterday afternoon [St Patrick’s Day].”It was similar to the layout of the royal press release declaring the Queen’s death back in 2022 – except, crucially, it did not appear on the Royal Family’s official website or on any of its official channels.Even so, it was picked up by business newspaper Vedomosti, news site Gazeta.Ru and state-owned agency Sputnik.The latter reported: “King Charles III of Great Britain has died at the age of 75, according to media reports. There is no information about this on the Royal family website or in the British media.”Then social media began to speculate that BBC presenters were dressed all in black (they were not), and that its logo had been changed to the same colour (it has always been black).Clips supposedly showing the Union Jack flag at half-mast in Buckingham Palace began to make the rounds, too – although many other users on X (formerly Twitter) quickly debunked that one.Another rumour, that the BBC was on standby for a major royal announcement, added fuel to the fire as #royalannouncement started trending.The BBC did not respond when approached by HuffPost UK for comment on this supposed announcement.How was the rumour debunked?Luckily, authorities started to pick up on the rumour and managed to debunk it relatively quickly.The British embassy in Ukraine posted on X that the rumours were fake shortly before Buckingham Palace jumped in.The royal officials told Russian state news agency Tass: “We are happy to confirm that the King is continuing with official and private business.” Once the rumours were officially denied by the Palace, Russian outlets started to update their websites, too.?? We would like to inform you that the news about the death of King Charles III is fake. pic.twitter.com/Ilg2GZn0mo— UK in Ukraine ???? (@UKinUkraine) March 18, 2024What else is going on?The royals have been at the centre of online speculation in recent weeks.The King announced last month that he was diagnosed with an undisclosed variety of cancer after a routine surgery for an enlarged prostate. He has been pictured several times sine the announcement and visited by PM Rishi Sunak for their weekly meeting.Meanwhile, his daughter-in-law, the Princess of Wales, has also been absent from the public eye after undergoing abdominal surgery for an unspecified reason.Social media was already wildly speculating about her whereabouts when she released a photograph of herself and her three children to mark Mother’s Day.It was later discovered that the image was photoshopped, prompting major photo agencies to withdraw it.Kate admitted the following day that she had edited the photo and apologised for the confusion – but this saga only fed the online trolls.The Sun reported this week that she was spotted at a Windsor farm shop with husband Prince William.Kensington Palace has repeatedly said she is still recovering from surgery at home and looking to return to public duties after Easter.Charles is expected to attend the annual Trooping the Colour celebration in June, meant to honour the monarch’s official birthday.The Army initially said Kate would be in attendance too, only to retract the statement later, having supposedly published it without the Palace’s approval.Related...King Charles Says Public Support Following Cancer Diagnosis 'Reduced Me To Tears'Prince Harry Says He Jumped On A Plane To London After Learning Of King Charles's CancerKing Charles Breaks Silence Following Cancer Diagnosis
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Joao Neves: Bruno Fernandes tells Manchester United what they want to hear amid £100m bid reports
The 19-year-old is reportedly a target for Sir Jim Ratcliffe this summer
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Exact date weather maps turn dark red as 30C Spanish heatwave 'washes over Britain'
The first day of spring will be a fine one with sunshine and temperatures pushing 17C, according to new weather maps, as Spain is set to sizzle in 30C heat and Brits could reap the benefits
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Emmerdale actress confirms she is leaving after emotional Chas Dingle cancer story
An unexpected departure.
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Tata Steel to start shutting down Port Talbot coke ovens over safety concerns
The steel group said it had been forced to make the closures earlier than previously planned because they can no longer be run safely
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Dave Myers' heartbreaking final words on his last ever BBC Hairy Bikers episode revealed
Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers shared heartbreaking final words on his last episode of the BBC series, which he filmed alongside co-star and friend Si King before his tragic death
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Photo of Queen with grandchildren and great-grandchildren was digitally enhanced, says picture agency
Getty Images says the photo, taken by the Princess of Wales, was ‘digitally enhanced at source’
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EastEnders spoilers: Jay Brown in for a big shock as controversial love interest returns
It's a blast from the past for Jay.
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Piers Morgan's two-word response to claims Kate and Will's new video is fake
The Princess of Wales was seen chatting happily with Prince William in a video taken from their shopping trip in Windsor on Saturday
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Laken Riley's heartbroken dad slams politicians as he claims murdered daughter is 'being used'
Jason Riley, the father of Laken Riley, 22, has spoken for the first time since the student's murder, claiming she's been 'used' for political point scoring ahead of the US Presidential election
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Strictly's Giovanni Pernice makes heartbreaking family confession amid Amanda Abbington feud
Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice has opened up on his tough work ethic amid the ongoing row with Amanda Abbington, who claimed she suffered from PTSD from working with him
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Meghan Markle facing major problem with luxury brand as expert warns it won't 'resonate'
Meghan Markle recently launched an exclusive luxury brand American Riviera Orchard, but a PR expert has warned that the Duchess faces a problem with her audience.
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Family of black student targeted in 'racist' attack says he only just moved to UK
A distressed mother, who moved from Zimbabwe to the UK, has revealed that her son had only just joined her when he was attacked in Carlise - police arrested four males in relation to a hate crime
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House stuck on market with no offers for two years - but secret expert trick sold it in six days
A frustrated owner of a bungalow was tearing his hair out over the lack of interest when he was trying to sell it, but a clever technique got it shifted at its asking price
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Pep Guardiola's fixture nightmare about to become a reality as two new Man City matchdays emerge
Manchester City have reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the sixth year in a row, meaning their Premier League fixture at Tottenham will need to be rearranged.
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Businesses must prioritise accessibility for disabled customers, MPs say
The Women and Equalities Committee has issued a warning to businesses that fail to adopt inclusive design
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Check this table to find out if you are lucky enough to live in a UK area with decent broadband coverage.
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The 3 really obvious signs someone is lying, according to an FBI-trained body language expert
Odd blinking patterns are a dead giveaway.
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Cheeky local takes matters into own hands and fills 'disgraceful' road's potholes with rubber ducks
The rubber ducks were placed inside the gaping holes to highlight the sorry state of Glasgow's roads - images were shared to Facebook group Potholes Make Glasgow
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Female-led AI start-ups 'left behind' as just 0.7% of funding goes to women
A new report says that to reduce the gender gap in the sector, investors should set aside investment capital for women and underrepresented entrepreneurs working in AI
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Prince William to visit homeless project as Kate Middleton clip published
William's footage emerged of the Prince of Wales and his wife Kate visiting Windsor Farm Shop following intense speculation surrounding the Princess who has been recovering from abdominal surgery.
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Peers go into battle to delay Rishi Sunak's flagship Rwanda Bill in 'constitutional' showdown
They could stall the legislation by weeks or months
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Oprah Winfrey emotional in TV special as she recalls being ridiculed over weight
The 70-year-old hosted a TV special on ABC called Shame, Blame And The Weight Loss Revolution.
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Woman left with permanent disability and forced to quit job after baby got stuck while giving birth
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT - Gill Castle, from Northumberland, suffered a severe tear during a complicated childbirth, during which medics used forceps to save the baby's life
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Molly-Mae Hague in health nightmare as she tells fans she was 'bed-bound for days'
The influencer previously revealed to her legion of fans that she was struggling and she's now explained why
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At least 230 people fall ill after disease spread by faeces hits music festival
Health authorities in the Australian state are warning festival attendees to get tested immediately if they develop gastro-like symptoms.
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Bosses at five Greater Manchester hospitals issue urgent A&E alerts
Three trusts, running five A&E departments, have issued warnings
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Massive bank glitch lets people withdraw millions from their accounts
More than £31million has been withdrawn.
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Kanye West pulls down wife Bianca Censori's leggings to expose bum in barely-there outfit
Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori were spotted out and about at The Grove, Los Angeles before heading to The Cheesecake Factory
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ITV Coronation Street fans rumble Lauren's mystery partner in shocking police twist
Coronation Street fans are convinced they've worked out who Lauren Bolton's mystery partner is and it's someone very close to the case - and not Bobby, Max or Roy
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Treasure from 'Holy Grail of shipwrecks' worth up to £15bn could be raised in weeks
Recovery efforts in the Caribbean Sea have been hit with delays amid international legal wrangles over the priceless pile's rightful owner but now the San Jose's treasure could be raised as early as next month.
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'He is ready' - Bruno Fernandes gives Man United green light to sign 'excellent' Benfica wonderkid
Manchester United are expected to splash the cash in the summer transfer window, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe eager to revamp the Red Devils following his takeover
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DFS cuts profit targets by £10 million as demand 'weakens significantly'
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The 11.45am East Didsbury to Manchester Metrolink tram looked very different on Monday
'Practically since the Metrolink started people have been campaigning for this'
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson ‘offered role as next James Bond’
Eon Productions has offered the 33-year-old British actor the main role, according to a newspaper report.
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Louis Walsh lashes out at Sir Bob Geldof in explosive ITV Celebrity Big Brother rant
Louis Walsh has made his feelings about Sir Bob Geldof very clear as he lashed out at the music legend in yet another rant which left his housemates stunned
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Piers Morgan says William and Kate must ignore late Queen's advice to survive - before it's too late
Piers Morgan has some advice for the future King and Queen of England, as Prince William and Kate Middleton continue to navigate one of the Royal Family's biggest PR disasters
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Brit whose 'horrific' botched operation took 'years off life' wants butcher NHS surgeon behind bars
Pat Kelly underwent botched surgery from disgraced neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel at Dundee's Ninewells Hospital and has been left with a catalogue of health issues, fearing he may not have long to live
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