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The man, 22, died in hospital (Picture: Google) A murder investigation has been launched after a male cyclist was killed on the road. The electric bike rider, 22, was allegedly struck by a VW car in Grangetown, Teeside. He was rushed to hospital in a critical condition on Thursday. Two men, aged 21 and 22, were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder at the weekend. Following the victim’s death on Sunday evening, Cleveland Police announced: ‘This has now become a murder investigation.’ A woman, 30, has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Meanwhile, a third man, 21,…

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​UK’s biggest tenpin bowling operator says its low-cost entertainment will appeal to cash-strapped familiesHollywood Bowl, the UK’s biggest tenpin bowling operator, has increased annual revenues and profits to well above pre-pandemic levels and believes its value entertainment will continue to appeal to families cutting back on household spending.The company, which claims to be cheaper than its rivals, said the ability of a family of four to play for less than £22 would continue to make it attractive during the cost of living crisis. Continue reading… 

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To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Lorraine Kelly compared Madonna to a ‘boiled egg’ after struggling to recognise the icon’s face. The Material Girl singer sent the internet into overdrive following her latest TikTok which playfully addressed her sexuality. Madonna took part in a popular trend on the social media app, which sees her attempting to throw a pair of knickers into a bin. If she misses, it apparently means she is gay and in the clip the Vogue hitmaker is seen standing in the middle of her…

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Tina Humphrey’s husband Steve has been advising Emmerdale on Faith’s assisted dying story (Picture: ITV) Faith Dingle (Sally Dexter)’s story on Emmerdale currently has viewers feeling intensely moved by the depiction of her final days, during which she remains determined to stay in as much control of her life as she can to the very end. After Faith discovered that her cancer was terminal, she set out to wring every last drop out of the time she had left, often getting old friend Eric Pollard (Chris Chittell) involved in her schemes, such as driving a fast car around the winding…

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Becoming an older mum certainly wasn’t in my life plan. But just like my Hollywood namesake, Hilary Swank, I was well into middle age when I gave birth to my first child. So, I know exactly both how grateful and how anxious she must have felt when she found out she was to become a mother. I can also relate to some of the uninvited and unwanted criticism she has faced for choosing to procreate when not in the first flush of youth. I don’t think anyone intends to leave having their first baby until they’re 44, like I did…

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It’s about time (Picture: Caters News) Bridging a gap in the fashion world, a designer has created the first haute couture apparel brand for women with dwarfism. Making high end fashion as inclusive as possible for people with the condition, Chamiah Dewey, 23, launched the brand in 2021. She also creates clothes for people with mobility issues and those who use a wheelchair. Chamiah Dewey Fashion recently featured at London Fashion Week – and there was plenty of positive acclaim. The fashion designer from Hampshire was inspired to create her label when she met a 17-year-old girl with achondroplasia – a disorder…

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​Chancellor will also bring forward publication of OBR forecasts after pressure from MPs• Live coverage: UK to publish fiscal plan on 31 OctoberKwasi Kwarteng will bring forward the date of his debt-cutting plan to 31 October after pressure from MPs over the unfunded tax and spending promises announced in last month’s mini-budget.The chancellor told the Commons Treasury select committee that he would use the new date to announce his “medium-term fiscal plan”, alongside the release of fresh forecasts for the economy and public finances from the Office for Budget Responsibility. Continue reading… 

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​Latest updates: Victoria Prentis suggests PM may give in to demands over lifting benefits in line with inflation, saying ‘most vulnerable’ must get priorityKwasi Kwarteng, the chancellor, has confirmed that he is bringing forward the publication of his medium-term fiscal plan and the Office for Budget Responsibility’s economic forecast.He had been planning to publish them both on Wednesday 23 November. But many MPs argued that waiting so long would prolong the uncertainty that has contributed to turmoil in the financial markets and, in a letter to Mel Stride, chair of the Commons Treasury committee, Kwarteng has said the fiscal plan…

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The Hariyali green chicken looked like Shrek when it fell onto her plate (Picture: SWNS) A mum has reacted with unbridled joy after discovering the face of Shrek in her curry. Lisa Edmonds, 56, sat down with husband Mark, 50, when she spotted the film character’s face in her food. She said: ‘I called Mark and he was like: “What?” Our son, Harrison, 14, didn’t really get it, but we found it hilarious.’ She took a picture of the Hariyali green curry that she had bought from her favourite curry house in Enfield. The mum-of-one admits she almost couldn’t eat…

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Trent Alexander-Arnold struggled in the first half of Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat to Arsenal (Reuters) Gary Neville believes Trent Alexander-Arnold should have been substituted at half time in Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat to Arsenal, even if he wasn’t injured. Gabriel Martinelli gave Arsenal a flying start with a goal after 58 seconds before Darwin Nunez equalised for Liverpool. However, Mikel Arteta’s side led by the break as Bukayo Saka struck just before half time. Liverpool equalised once again through Roberto Firmino but Saka converted a late penalty following Thiago’s foul on Gabriel Jesus to secure three points for Arsenal. Alexander-Arnold’s defending came…

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Pictured: everyone else realising they’re going to be hearing this discourse for the next six months (pic: Universal Pictures) Voice actor Tara Strong believes replacing Charles Martinet for the Mario movie is proof of how little Hollywood respects voice actors. The casting of Chris Pratt as Mario in the animated Super Mario Bros. movie is easily the most contentious part of the whole affair. Especially when he confirmed he wouldn’t be giving Mario his typical Italian accent. Pratt’s detractors only felt more justified in their displeasure following the release of the first trailer. While Jack Black’s Bowser has been met…

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Not long to go! (Pictures: ITV) As Emmerdale’s 50th anniversary nears ever closer, stars including Olivia Bromley are continuing to tease what’s ahead during a very dramatic week. Olivia, who plays Dawn Taylor in the ITV soap, appeared on Saturday’s (October 8) edition of James Martin’s Saturday Morning cookery show to discuss what it’s like being a part of the Emmerdale cast just days away from the incredible milestone. Aware that Emmerdale would really up the stakes, James said: ‘The storyline on this one must be incredible!’, to which Olivia replied: ‘I mean, every October we usually have this thing…

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An employment tribunal found the woman had been discriminated against (Picture: PA) A woman has been handed £30,000 after her boss asked her sexually explicit questions. The Vodafone worker, identified only as Ms C, was asked by manager Bilal Shahid how lesbians have sex and was told that she looks like a ‘normal lassie’ despite being gay. Another worker said: ‘Love who you want to love but when it comes to affecting my child, I don’t think LGBT should be taught in schools.’ Ms C quit her job after just three months and sued Vodafone franchise Thistle communications Ltd for…

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