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Local Personal Trainer Brings Fitness and Wellness to Dementia Care Homes
James Lewis is making a significant impact in local care homes by introducing chair-based exercises for dementia residents and the elderly.
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The Top Five Films and TV Shows to Watch this Week (17th - 21st February 2025)
Cooking, chases and cult classics are making it onto my top five to watch! Get those remotes at the ready and snuggle up with one of these must-see viewings this week…
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Be amazed by Mystery & Wonder at Watersmeet Theatre
World-renowned magician Kurtis Whitehead brings his mesmerizing show, Mystery & Wonder, to the Watersmeet Theatre in Rickmansworth.
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In conversation with Tom Billington, Co-Founder of Electric Umbrella
Learn more about the local charity as Vibe journalist Juliet Barsby profiles the man using music for positivity and inclusiveness.
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The Top Five Films and TV Shows to Watch this Week (10th - 14th February 2025)
Drama is striving throughout all of my TV picks this week! February is truly giving us the best of the best, whether it be new reality series or classics returning. You will not want to miss any of the following…
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New Hope's Stadium Sleep Out: A Night to Raise Awareness for Homelessness
The New Hope Charity, is hosting its second annual Stadium Sleep Out in an aim to raise funds and awareness for homelessness in the local community.
Entertainment
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs lawyers argue 'racist' criminal charge should be dismissed
Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs say the rapper has been subject to a "racist" prosecution and are seeking to dismiss one of the criminal charges against him.
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EastEnders anniversary: 40 years of affairs, faked deaths, and sisters who are really mothers
Disastrous weddings, pub brawls, love-rat scandals, serial killer neighbours and the absolute impossibility of ever having a quiet Christmas. Life in soapland is not for the fainthearted.
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Trial of Tupac murder suspect postponed for almost a year
The trial of the only suspect ever to be charged with the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, almost 30 years after his death, has been postponed for almost a year.
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Kevin Spacey tells Guy Pearce to 'grow up' after claiming he was 'targeted' by House of Cards actor
Kevin Spacey has issued a strongly-worded response to allegations he "targeted" Guy Pearce, telling the former co-star "you're not a victim" and "grow up".
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A$AP Rocky found not guilty of firing gun at his former friend
A$AP Rocky has been found not guilty of firing a gun at his former friend.
National News
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Battery acid attack victim reveals how donated placenta treatment saved his eye
After he was squirted in the eye with battery acid, Paul Laskey thought he would lose his eye entirely, until a donated placenta helped save some of his sight.
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'Comedy on prescription' trials underway to see if stand-up can be an anti-depressants alternative
Trials are underway to see if "comedy on prescription" can help improve people's mental health and reduce NHS costs by being an alternative to antidepressants.
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New drug offers hope to children with rare form of epilepsy
Hundreds of children with a rare and severe form of epilepsy are hoping a new drug being rolled out on the NHS may provide a better quality of life.
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Oliver White: Man convicted over £1.38m robbery that 'led to store manager ending his own life'
A man has been found guilty of conspiring to commit a £1.38m watch robbery that prosecutors said led to the manager of the jewellery shop taking his own life.
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe's difficult first year at Manchester United - but should the Glazers take more blame?
What happens when you put a boyhood fan in charge of their club?
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Emma Raducanu posts update after becoming visibly upset during tennis match
Emma Raducanu has said she will "be okay" after being approached by a man displaying "fixated behaviour".
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Northumberland: Burglar who triggered 'Home Alone-style trap' is jailed
A burglar who was caught after triggering a Home Alone-style trap at a house in Northumberland has been jailed.
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What causes sinkholes and why are they popping up in the UK?
A major incident has been declared in a village in Surrey after a large sinkhole opened up.
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Anas Sarwar admits Keir Starmer's time in power has been tough - but he's confident Scottish Labour will oust SNP
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said the last seven months of Sir Keir Starmer's government have been hard - but he is confident his party will oust the SNP from power next year.
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Female prankster pretending to be marshal sends Glasgow runners on 2.5km detour during race
Runners at a 10k trail race in Glasgow were sent in the wrong direction by a prankster pretending to be a marshal and who buried arrow signs marking the course.
Sports News
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F1 2025 liveries: All 10 teams reveal new designs at London launch as Lewis Hamilton makes first Ferrari appearance
All 10 Formula 1 teams revealed their 2025 liveries in a stunning show at The O2 in London - see them all here!
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Man Utd finances Q&A: INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe cost-cutting explained with operating profit down
Man Utd have published their quarterly accounts - and they reveal the financial costs of sacking Erik ten Hag, dismissing sporting director Dan Ashworth and why INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe are making cuts.
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Lewis Hamilton says 'magic' at Ferrari has him more hopeful than ever of winning eighth F1 title
Lewis Hamilton says the "magic" he has experienced at Ferrari since joining the Italian team has left him more hopeful than ever of winning a record eighth Formula 1 world championship.
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Liverpool can go 10 points clear in Premier League title race at Aston Villa but history shows it could still turn
Liverpool find themselves in a commanding position in the Premier League title race. Few teams have fumbled it from here. But it has been done.
Technology News
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Battery acid attack victim reveals how donated placenta treatment saved his eye
After he was squirted in the eye with battery acid, Paul Laskey thought he would lose his eye entirely, until a donated placenta helped save some of his sight.
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New drug offers hope to children with rare form of epilepsy
Hundreds of children with a rare and severe form of epilepsy are hoping a new drug being rolled out on the NHS may provide a better quality of life.
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Tomb of Egyptian pharaoh found in 'remarkable discovery' - the first since Tutankhamun
The tomb of an Egyptian pharaoh has been found for the first time since Tutankhamun was discovered in 1922.
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Odds of 2024 YR4 asteroid hitting Earth rise again
The risk of the 2024 YR4 asteroid hitting Earth at the end of 2032 has increased again, according to NASA data.
Business News
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe's difficult first year at Manchester United - but should the Glazers take more blame?
What happens when you put a boyhood fan in charge of their club?
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200 jobs lost as Quiz Clothing calls in administrators
Hundreds more high street jobs will be lost this week after Quiz Clothing, the troubled fashion retailer, called in administrators.
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Inflation rises to a high not seen in nearly a year - official figures
Inflation has risen a surprising amount - to the highest in nearly a year - official figures show.
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Big chains like Wetherspoons will be able absorb extra costs - but frustrations at government are palpable
"They were a little bit arrogant to start with... I think they are learning on the job."
World News
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Donald Trump hits back at 'terrible' Volodymyr Zelenskyy and calls him a 'dictator' amid US-Russia talks
Donald Trump has said Volodymyr Zelenskyy "better move fast or he is not going to have a country left" as peace talks between the US and Russia continue – without Ukraine at the table.
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Ukraine's president is fighting a war on two fronts - against Russian forces on the ground and against American assaults over the airwaves
Ukraine's president appears to be fighting a war on two fronts - against Russian forces on the ground and against American assaults over the airwaves.
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Diaries of a monster: French surgeon's record details a catalogue of child abuse
Warning: This article contains references to suicide and material readers might find disturbing
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British boots on the ground: What could a UK-Europe force in Ukraine look like?
British and other European troops could be deployed to Ukrainian cities, ports and nuclear power plants to help secure the peace following any ceasefire deal with Russia, western officials have said.
Political News
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Starmer backs 'democratically elected' Zelenskyy after Trump 'dictator' jibe at Ukrainian leader
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has spoken with Volodymyr Zelenskyy to give the Ukrainian president his backing after Donald Trump called him a "dictator".
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Kemi Badenoch breaks her silence on Ukraine – finally
After a former Tory prime minister and the current Liberal Democrat leader made the running on the Trump-Zelenskyy war of words, Kemi Badenoch finally broke her silence.
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Most areas set to increase council tax by at least 4.99% from April
Most councils are set to increase council tax by the maximum amount of at least 4.99% from April.
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Things Donald Trump says that aren't true should be called out
Donald Trump made it pretty clear before he won the US presidential election that one of his priorities was going to be ending the war in Ukraine - and quickly.
Strange News
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Female prankster pretending to be marshal sends Glasgow runners on 2.5km detour during race
Runners at a 10k trail race in Glasgow were sent in the wrong direction by a prankster pretending to be a marshal and who buried arrow signs marking the course.
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Large sinkhole forces closure of Godstone High Street in Surrey
A large sinkhole has opened up in a Surrey village - forcing the high street to be closed.
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Snow village in China apologises for using fake snow during unusually warm weather
A tourist village in China known for its snowy landscapes has apologised for using cotton wool and soapy water to make fake snow during unexpected warmer weather.
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Ice hockey game between USA and Canada has three fights in first nine seconds
A bad-tempered ice hockey game between the United States and Canada on Saturday kicked off with three fights in the first nine seconds.
Videos
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British boots on the ground: What could a UK-Europe force in Ukraine look like?
British and other European troops could be deployed to Ukrainian cities, ports and nuclear power plants to help secure the peace following any ceasefire deal with Russia, western officials have said.
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Donald Trump hits back at 'terrible' Volodymyr Zelenskyy and calls him a 'dictator' amid US-Russia talks
Donald Trump has said Volodymyr Zelenskyy "better move fast or he is not going to have a country left" as peace talks between the US and Russia continue – without Ukraine at the table.
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Starmer backs 'democratically elected' Zelenskyy after Trump 'dictator' jibe at Ukrainian leader
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has spoken with Volodymyr Zelenskyy to give the Ukrainian president his backing after Donald Trump called him a "dictator".
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DeepSeek accused of giving user data to TikTok owner
South Korea has accused the Chinese AI company DeepSeek of sharing user data with TikTok's owner, according to the Yonhap news agency.