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Victorian-era trick could warm up your home without turning on the heating
UK & World News
As energy prices continue to soar, households are on the lookout for cost-effective ways to heat their homes. Now, experts have revealed a forgotten Victorian-era trick that could keep your home warm without turning on the heating
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Motorists face higher car tax rates from April 2025 - full details
UK & World News
The changes are part of the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) reform and will see higher tax rates introduced for many drivers
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BBC Countryfile viewers demand 'trigger warning' after 'unexpected' scenes
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BBC Countryfile viewers were left stunned after Adam Henson inspected a prized bull's testicles during an episode of the BBC wildlife programme
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I haven't been able to eat a single thing for 10 years - and now I'm terminally ill
UK & World News
Annie Holland, 24, has been unable to eat for the past 10 years after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune condition. She has to be fed via a tube to keep her alive
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'Real reason' Meghan Markle has started to share pictures of Archie and Lilibet
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are known to be extremely protective over their children - having made the decision to keep them out of the spotlight
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Fire investigation dog who attended Grenfell retires after 12 years of service
In the News
Sherlock is a cocker spaniel
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Warning issued to anyone who drinks coffee as fans urged to avoid common mistake
Food and Drink
A warning has been issued to anyone who likes to start their morning with a cup of coffee - and it's all to do with how you're disposing of it
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Prisoners could earn early parole through good behaviour and working
Politics
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has been on a fact-finding mission to Texas
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Prince of Wales gives ‘excited’ student a hug during visit to college
Royal Family
She said she 'loved it'
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Busiest time for Brits to connect revealed
UK & World News
Across an entire day, Brits make an average of 30 calls and messages, while Londoners average 80% more than anywhere else in the UK with 54
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Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa suffered ‘no external trauma’ – police
In the News
Police said there were no apparent signs of foul play
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Nationwide, First Direct, Lloyds and Halifax customers hit by 'IT issues'
Your Money
Customers are being left without access to money
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Tributes paid as BBC Eggheads star dies aged 77
BBC
He was an iconic quizzer on the show
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DWP warning over five benefits that are set to be stopped with one ending in a month
DWP
The first legacy benefit to be discontinued is Tax Credits, which will cease entirely in April this year.
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UK's most tattooed mum 'unable to leave country' because of her look
Real Life
Melissa says she cannot take her children on a foreign holiday because of her tattoos
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Coronation Street star Geoffrey Hinsliff left £330,000 in his will
Coronation Street
The star, who played Don Brennan for 10 years, died last year, aged 86
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Family bakery chain could return to high street after shutting all its shops
Shopping
The family-run bakery chain based had 13 branches, having opened its first shop in 1905
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Leicestershire rail passengers set for GPS-based 'contactless' ticket trial
Leicester Railway Station
The new system will attract more people to the railways
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Queen Camilla adopts adorable new puppy and reveals sweet inspiration behind name
Royal Family
There's a new member of the royal family
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Rick Stein says he would have 'been dead' without life-saving surgery
Entertainment
The celebrity chef has opened up about his life-threatening heart condition
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ITV Loose Women's Coleen Nolan shares health condition caused by sister's death
Loose Women
It is six weeks since Linda Nolan died
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BBC Call the Midwife creator announces huge news about future of show
BBC
Heidi Thomas has spoken out about the future of the beloved BBC show
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WASPI issues three word message to Labour urging 'do better'
WASPI
WASPI have issued a warning to the party
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Mum told she wasn't allowed to breastfeed after spending £16 at Greggs
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Rebecca Reeve claims she was told by a male worker she couldn't breastfeed her baby in-store
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Emmerdale
Emmerdale Joe Tate’s mysterious recently made his debut - and fans were left floored after they realised who the actor is that plays him
Emmerdale legend 'to return' after 26 years in Kim Tate twist - and she should be worried
Emmerdale
Emmerdale viewers are convinced a 90s legend will be returning to the Dales to help Joe Tate take down his step-grandmother Kim Tate
Emmerdale fans 'feel sick' as they 'know' what John has really done with Anthony's body
Emmerdale
Emmerdale John revealed where Anthony's body is - but some viewers are convinced he's lying
Coronation Street star's boyfriend makes unexpected cameo in ITV soap
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Coronation Street fans were stunned as they realised Rob Mallard, who plays Daniel Osbourne, had his real-life partner on the soap.
Emmerdale
Emmerdale fans only just realising Dingle icon has totally different real voice after 29 years
A Dingle icon on Emmerdale has left fans seriously baffled after hearing their real accent
Garden centre's no-dogs policy is 'great news', say LeicestershireLive readers
Dogs
Gates said it has made the 'difficult decision' to ban dogs from its new garden centre
Driver crashed into wall on trip to buy cigarettes after having 'a lot to drink'
Courts
Leanne Robbins was nearly three times the legal drink-driving limit
Update on personal tax allowance £20k - current rates and Treasury response
HMRC
The amount you can earn before being taxed hasn't risen since 2021
Coronation Street fans 'work out' horror kidnap twist as Rob Donovan victim 'sealed'
Coronation Street
Coronation Street fans are convinced that one resident will have a huge part to play in the upcoming armed siege, as it was confirmed that Rob Donovan would make his grand return.
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Coronation Street
Coronation Street first look sees double death 'confirmed' as legend says 'I will die today'
Coronation Street is lining up explosive scenes next week as two characters' lives hang in the balance
Emmerdale fans only just realising where they've seen Joe Tate's doctor before
Emmerdale
Emmerdale Joe Tate’s mysterious recently made his debut - and fans were left floored after they realised who the actor is that plays him
Emmerdale legend 'to return' after 26 years in Kim Tate twist - and she should be worried
Emmerdale
Emmerdale viewers are convinced a 90s legend will be returning to the Dales to help Joe Tate take down his step-grandmother Kim Tate
Emmerdale fans 'feel sick' as they 'know' what John has really done with Anthony's body
Emmerdale
Emmerdale John revealed where Anthony's body is - but some viewers are convinced he's lying
Coronation Street star's boyfriend makes unexpected cameo in ITV soap
Coronation Street
Coronation Street fans were stunned as they realised Rob Mallard, who plays Daniel Osbourne, had his real-life partner on the soap.
Emmerdale
Emmerdale fans only just realising Dingle icon has totally different real voice after 29 years
A Dingle icon on Emmerdale has left fans seriously baffled after hearing their real accent
Primark's £7 pyjama bottoms 'so cute' shoppers say they'd wear them out
Shopping
Primark shoppers are obsessed with the retailer's new pyjama bottoms, with many saying they would wear the "cute" items outside
Garden centre's no-dogs policy is 'great news', say LeicestershireLive readers
Dogs
Gates said it has made the 'difficult decision' to ban dogs from its new garden centre
Driver crashed into wall on trip to buy cigarettes after having 'a lot to drink'
Courts
Leanne Robbins was nearly three times the legal drink-driving limit
Update on personal tax allowance £20k - current rates and Treasury response
HMRC
The amount you can earn before being taxed hasn't risen since 2021
