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'As a traffic officer I've seen it all and there are 7 things drivers really shouldn't do'
Traffic and Travel
"People can get confused about the powers that we have"
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'I'm a dentist and this is why travelling abroad for Turkey teeth is a really bad idea'
Real Life
Dr Chris McAuley has seen the worst the craze has to offer
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Driving licence changes aimed at new drivers could help 'reduce accidents'
Traffic and Travel
It could include preventing newly-qualified drivers from carrying passengers under the age of 25 for the first year after passing their test or limiting how long they can be behind the wheel
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Holidaymakers heading to popular European destination as 'tourist tax' doubles
Traffic and Travel
The fee is expected to generate revenue that will later be used for activities related to tourist activities
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'We never want to leave the UK again after going on holiday and getting stuck in Dubai'
Manchester Airport
Alison Shah and Richard Kay decided to take matters into their own hands after being told they faced a 12-day wait for a flight home
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Wet wipes containing plastic to be banned across UK to reduce marine litter
Environment
From 2015 to 2020, an average of 20 wet wipes were found per 100m of beach surveyed across the UK
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Covid warning as cases rise with virus still causing severe illness
Coronavirus
UKHSA officials are reminding the public that despite the pandemic being long over, the virus is still causing hospitalisations and severe illness
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Just Stop Oil protests could disrupt thousands of holidays this summer
In The News
"Disruption on a scale that has never been seen before"
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Warning as cases of 'particularly serious' infection known as '100-day' whooping cough soar
NHS
"Whooping cough can affect people of all ages but for very young infants, it can be particularly serious."
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After dumping his victim in an alleyway, he desperately tried to cover his tracks
Courts
Dean Hughes claimed to have been acting in lawful self defence in a row over a mobile phone
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Dad said 'love you' and kissed family goodbye before 'catastrophic' tragedy
Greater Manchester News
"Although I now realise Ian will never come home again and I have now had to move out of the house we shared, it still haunts me that he is gone"
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Tragedy as young mum told she had asthma dies aged just 33
NHS
Katie Dowling was a 'good-hearted' person who 'would do anything for anyone'
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'My sun-drenched Maldives holiday cost me £416 - while others paid £1.6k a night'
Manchester Airport
"It had always been high on my bucket list but I never thought I would be able to afford it"
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DWP slammed as carers ordered to pay back £1,000s in benefits for 'honest mistakes'
DWP
"Again and again, if you talk to ordinary people, the DWP raises their hackles"
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DWP puts parents on alert for more than £20,000 a year to cover childcare costs
DWP
Overall, parents of one child can get £1,014.63 back from their childcare cost each month
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Freddie Flintoff's son Rocky, 16, is a real chip off the old block and fans are buzzing
Andrew Flintoff
The Preston legend's son looks set to follow in his father's footsteps
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Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury are on the hunt for 'perfection' and they think they've found it
ITV
The Love Island couple have kept much of their wedding plans under wraps
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Online bank dishing out £175 for free but you need to be quick
Your Money
Martin Lewis regularly shares banking "bribe" deals, where some savings institutions will offer customers money to switch their accounts to them
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Headteacher giving 'shattered' teachers one day off every two weeks sparks fierce debate
Education
"I had to think of a different way to attract staff to the school and retain our staff. We've had a massive push on staff wellbeing."
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Drivers could save £20 every time they fill up by removing one thing from car
Fuel Prices
Drivers could save hundreds each year at the petrol pumps if they remember to remove it
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GPs could lose power to sign people off work sick as PM wants to get people back into work
NHS
Rishi Sunak is to call for an end to the "sick note culture" and warn against "over-medicalising the everyday challenges and worries of life" in a major speech on welfare reform
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Mum-of-three died in Turkey after £2k weight loss surgery she 'so desperately wanted and needed'
Courts
Leanne Leary had an undiagnosed deep vein thrombosis which led to her having a heart attack on the operating table
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Asda drivers threaten to boycott supermarket over new petrol station rules
Asda
There are currently 82 Asda sites which have drive-thru payment kiosks at superstores with 68 sites still to make the switch
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Exact date first 25C heatwave of 2024 will hit as May set to be scorching
Weather
Forecasters say they are expecting things to "warm up" soon due to the arrival of a new high pressure area
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DWP PIP crackdown could see claimants forced to 'prove' their purchases
The PIP crackdown may include a "proof letter" for claimants going forward
The 1% Club 'scrapped' by ITV as Lee Mack show taken off air
ITV
Despite there being plenty of episodes of the new series to air, the programme is 'missing in action' from Saturday night's listings
DWP PIP claimants issued 12-week warning as major changes announced
DWP
Major changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system could be implemented by the Department for Work and Pensions
Jealous lover broadcast hotel room horrorshow on Facetime to girlfriend's twin sister
Courts
'I'm in bits. I feel like he has ruined my life. My sister and I used to be so close'
Blackpool school issues statement over 'inaccurate and unhelpful' social media rumours following incident on grounds
Blackpool
A 13-year-old girl was taken to hospital with injuries and later discharged
Blackpool
Blackpool school issues statement over 'inaccurate and unhelpful' social media rumours following incident on grounds
A 13-year-old girl was taken to hospital with injuries and later discharged
Vile mum who starved daughter Debbie Leitch to death refuses to take part in inquest
Blackpool
Debbie Leitch, who had Down's syndrome, was "severely emaciated and covered in scabs" when she died at her home in Blackpool
Jealous lover broadcast hotel room horrorshow on Facetime to girlfriend's twin sister
Courts
'I'm in bits. I feel like he has ruined my life. My sister and I used to be so close'
'F*** you, Greek b******': Drunk's vile display left bar manager feeling 'unwelcome in England'
Crime
'Come on, I'll take you all'
Pascal Chimbonda lifts lid on chaotic six months at helm of Skelmersdale United FC
Skelmersdale
Big dreams, dugout bans and relegation - Skembonda had it all
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DWP
DWP PIP crackdown could see claimants forced to 'prove' their purchases
The PIP crackdown may include a "proof letter" for claimants going forward
The 1% Club 'scrapped' by ITV as Lee Mack show taken off air
ITV
Despite there being plenty of episodes of the new series to air, the programme is 'missing in action' from Saturday night's listings
A 'giant floating playground of adventure' is coming to Blackpool this month
Blackpool
Wild Shore Blackpool is based at the former Blackpool Wake Park and 'provides the perfect challenge of balance and nerve for a range of ages and abilities'
DWP PIP claimants issued 12-week warning as major changes announced
DWP
Major changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system could be implemented by the Department for Work and Pensions
Jealous lover broadcast hotel room horrorshow on Facetime to girlfriend's twin sister
Courts
'I'm in bits. I feel like he has ruined my life. My sister and I used to be so close'
Blackpool
Blackpool school issues statement over 'inaccurate and unhelpful' social media rumours following incident on grounds
A 13-year-old girl was taken to hospital with injuries and later discharged
Vile mum who starved daughter Debbie Leitch to death refuses to take part in inquest
Blackpool
Debbie Leitch, who had Down's syndrome, was "severely emaciated and covered in scabs" when she died at her home in Blackpool
Jealous lover broadcast hotel room horrorshow on Facetime to girlfriend's twin sister
Courts
'I'm in bits. I feel like he has ruined my life. My sister and I used to be so close'
'F*** you, Greek b******': Drunk's vile display left bar manager feeling 'unwelcome in England'
Crime
'Come on, I'll take you all'
Pascal Chimbonda lifts lid on chaotic six months at helm of Skelmersdale United FC
Skelmersdale
Big dreams, dugout bans and relegation - Skembonda had it all