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February 2023

Leah Williamson signs three book deal with Macmillan Childrens Books

She is writing the non-fiction book with Suzanne Wrack, women’s football writer for The Guardian Footballer Leah Williamson has signed a three-book deal with Macmillan Children’s Books. The 25-year-old England captain’s first book will be called You Have The Power: Find Your Strength And Believe You Can. Williamson led the Lionesses to glory at last […]

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Actress Pauline McLynn calls on people to be aware of signs of stroke

She is supporting the Act FAST – Minutes Matter campaign by the Irish Heart Foundation to drive greater awareness of a stroke’s key warning signs Actress Pauline McLynn is calling on people to be aware of the signs of a stroke, after losing both her parents to the medical condition that results in more 6,000

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David Bowies handwritten lyrics for The Jean Genie make 57000 at auction

The lyrics are written over 18 lines on a piece of A4 lined paper, which is also titled, signed and dated by Bowie A set of David Bowie’s handwritten lyrics for his track The Jean Genie have sold for £57,000 at auction. The lyrics, dated 1972, were originally given by Bowie to superfan and founder

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The Transport Secretary pledges to enhance role of private firms in railways

Mark Harper has described the railways as “not fit for purpose” Transport Secretary Mark Harper has pledged to enhance the role of the private sector in Britain’s railways, which he described as “not fit for purpose” and “financially unsustainable”. The Cabinet minister said he wants private companies to be involved “not just in running services

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Average UK house price is more than 12000 below August peak

That’s according to the Halifax The average house price is now more than £12,000 below a peak seen in August last year, according to an index. Halifax said the typical property value remained largely unchanged in January 2023 at £281,684, compared with December 2022. It recorded 0.0% house price growth in January month-on-month, following monthly

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Banks should up their game by improving online security features

That’s according to the Consumer Group, Which? Some banks’ websites and apps are missing security protections, potentially leaving “open doors” for scammers, Which? claims. The consumer group tested customer-facing security systems of 13 current account providers from September to November 2022, with help from security experts at Red Maple Technologies. Account providers were scored by

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Retailers suffer disappointing January as consumers brace for more bill rises

That’s according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-KPMG retail sales monitor Retailers have suffered a disappointing January as consumers kept a tight rein on spending ahead of another round of household price rises. Total UK retail sales increased by 4.2% in January – less than half the 11.9% rise seen a year earlier and below

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Judge blasts malign influence of men like jailed rapist Met Pc David Carrick

The disgraced former Met officer has been given a life sentence and will spend at least 30 years behind bars A judge has condemned the “malign influence” of men like rapist Metropolitan Police officer David Carrick as she jailed him for at least 30 years. Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb said the disgraced Pc, 48, acted like he was

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Prime Minister carries out Whitehall shake up as he reshuffles ministers

Four new departments have been created, and Greg Hands is the new Tory Party Chairman Rishi Sunak has carried out a sweeping shake-up of Whitehall, creating a new department for energy security and net zero amid promises to cut household bills and halve inflation. The creation of four new Government departments, aimed at boosting economic

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