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Boots shoppers stunned as brazen thieves fill bags and run

Some customers tried to tackle them

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Hundreds of shoes wash up on beach from Victorian shipwreck

The bizarre discovery surprised litter pickers

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Family 'watching backs' after receiving baffling Christmas gift from neighbours

A family felt unsettled after receiving a gift delivered anonymously in the early hours of Christmas morning, with a note made from magazine cut-out letters reading "Merry Christmas Neighbour"

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M5 driver crashes into lamppost

There were long delays building

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Tragic update as body found in search for missing teenager

He went missing on Christmas Eve

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Foreign Office gives poisoning alert in 28 countries 'after UK holidaymaker deaths'

In the latest update 11 countries were added to the list as Minister warns people might need to 'get medical help fast'

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Full list of Lloyds and Halifax closures taking place in 2026

Millions of banking customers could be affected by closures thorughout 2026

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Bridgerton season four trailer sparks concern as fans left fuming over 'missing' duo

The Netflix series will return with four episodes on January 29 before the remaining four instalments are released on February 26

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When to throw away Christmas turkey leftovers to avoid food poisoning - NHS advice

The NHS and Food Standards Agency warn you have just two days to consume turkey after cooking before it's deemed unfit for consumption

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South West beach pictured moments before Christmas Day tragedy as screams rang out

Footage showed people screaming and running for shore

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Boy, 8, and three others in hospital after Christmas horror crash

A man from Liverpool was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving [National Story]

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Non-means tested allowance backed by Martin Lewis could give £3,842.80 boost

The Money Saving Expert has issued an appeal about the money which is unclaimed by around 1m eligible people

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When is Love Island All Stars starting and who is the host?

Love Island All Stars series 3 returns on Monday, January 12 on ITV with Maya Jama hosting

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DWP bonus worth £4,300 you could apply for before 2026

The DWP can provide extra payments worth over £4,000 while opening the door for a range of other perks

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Girls Aloud singer announces she is pregnant with first child

The singer, 40, revealed in a post shared on Christmas Day that she is five months pregnant

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BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty presents Boxing Day show solo with co-star absent

BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty returned to the BBC One show on Boxing Day but fans quickly noticed she was hosting the show without her usual co-stars

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UK households warned of £200 fine for trying to recycle these Christmas items

Know which Christmas items can't go in your recycling bin as breaking council waste rules could result in hefty fines

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Explore the luxury homes in Bristol you could snap up with a big lottery win

Do you dream of buying a multi-million pound home in Bristol? Here are just some of the properties available in the area

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NHS 'urgent' alert as you may need to contact GP if on this medication - eligibility

You may need to contact your doctor or nurse about the medical issue

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Family-friendly walks in Bristol for Boxing Day and festive period

There are plenty of opportunities to walk off those mince pies