A man who discovered a malignant lump under his jaw as part of a routine dental appointment is encouraging others to check for signs themselves as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month. John Sanders was called up for a routine dental check-up with the University of Plymouth’s Peninsula Dental School …
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A former taxi driver was issued a £100 fine at an airport after her parking receipt was blown out of her hand by the wind. Kim Blagden, who worked for a local carrier service, was dropping off customers at East Midlands Airport in July 12, 2020, when the incident took …
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The beginning of November means Remembrance season, and with Remembrance Day fast approaching, swathes of the public will be supporting the Royal British Legion by buying a poppy and wearing it with pride. It has become second nature to many poppy wearers, to buy the poppy and pin it onto …
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As Advent calendars start to appear on supermarket shelves, shoppers might notice one of the most popular ones is missing. This year Mars has announced that the much-loved Celebrations Advent calendar will not be returning. The festive countdown has proven to be a big hit with fans over the last …
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When bringing home a new dog, especially a puppy, they can seem to be the picture of health and energy, with unexpected accidents, short term illnesses or long term health issues being the last thing on most owners’ minds. However, health problems can be extremely common, just as they are …
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Anyone expecting a parcel from Hermes should be aware of a new scam. A number of customers have reportedly fallen victim to the scam where people receive convincing texts about rescheduling missed deliveries. These latest parcel scams follow similar fake messages purporting to be from Royal Mail and other shipping …
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One of the world’s first postage stamps is expected to fetch £6 million when it goes under the hammer at Sotheby’s in December. The Penny Black stamp, which dates from April 1840, is considered “the earliest securely dated example of the first postage stamp”. It will go to auction on …
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A grieving woman says she was told over the phone to get her partner “picked up” from a funeral director’s as they were no longer able to do his service. Sonya Smith’s long-term partner Rich Birch, 51, died from a burst brain aneurysm on October 3. Rich collapsed in front …
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A man has been stabbed to death and is another is believed to be fighting for life following a violent argument at a Royal British Legion social club in an affluent market town. A 14-year-old boy is among those arrested on suspicion of murder as a result of the 23-year-old …
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A Royal Navy sailor has been jailed for five years after raping a woman as she slept. The woman woke to find Leading Seaman Sam Avery having sex with her, his hands on her waist and her pants pulled down to her knees. The woman had turned down two of …
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