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Life & Style
Family
All the latest news and lifestyle stories about family.
17:56, 4 JAN 2025
Shark kills dad-of-two spearfishing as his family enjoyed picnic on nearby beach
Shark Attacks
The unnamed father-of-two left his family on a beach to go out spearfishing off Koumac, New Caledonia, before tragedy struck and he was fatally attacked by a shark
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Shocking 'grudge' theory emerges after poisoned Christmas cake kills sisters and daughter
Christmas
At an annual Christmas party in Brazil, three people died after eating a poisoned festive cake - now horrifying new details have emerged after an investigation found traces of arsenic in the deceased
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Strictly star Pete Wicks opens up on 'tough times' but two things have saved him
Dogs
EXCLUSIVE Strictly's Pete Wicks has revealed that his rescue dogs have helped through some tough times including the death of his gran - 'They help me forget about my troubles'
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Luke Littler gives wads of £500k cash to brother who will 'do celebrating for him'
Luke Littler
Luke Littler was seen giving his brother a large wad of cash as the family got into a taxi outside Alexandra Palace, with the new world champion admitting he was too young to celebrate
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Heavily pregnant teacher tragically dies after falling down 160ft gorge on holiday
Injuries
Tributes have flooded in for a heavily pregnant science teacher after she slipped and fell down a 160ft gorge while on holiday on the Greek island of Crete with her partner
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Missing surfer feared killed in shark attack after board found with chunk chewed off
Shark Attacks
Lance Appleby was last seen surfing off the South Australian coast when onlookers saw a shark approach him - searchers have found his mangled board but the hunt for him continues
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Adam Collard admits drug addiction as pregnant fiancée Laura Woods speaks out
Love Island
Former Love Island star Adam Collard has bravely opened up about his mental health struggles in a candid post, admitting 2024 was the "hardest year" of his life
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Legendary soul singer of smash hit dies aged 83 with epic final words for fans
Tributes
Veteran soul singer Brenton Wood has passed away after achieving fame with his 1967 hit The Oogum Boogum Song, which has been repeatedly used in films and TV shows over the years
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Gypsy-Rose Blanchard shows off postpartum body days after giving birth to first child
Family
Munchausen-by-proxy victim and convicted murderer Gypsy-Rose Blanchard showed off her post-baby bod just days after giving birth to her first child - born exactly a year on from her release from jail
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'I've had 30 ops after surviving gas blast at 10 – then I was crowned beauty queen'
Injuries
EXCLUSIVE: Danette Burzlaff-Haag suffered horror injuries to nearly 70% of her body when her house exploded with 27 people inside during an event - but she didn't let her scars hold her back
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Man who 'survived plane crash' admitted it changed his life – but feels 'guilty'
Plane Crash
A man has shared his struggles of suffering from survivor's guilt he says a small jet crashed into his restaurant - killing two people and injuring several others
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Brit, 31, is victim in New Orleans terror attack as family call him 'wonderful'
Breaking News
Edward Pettifer, 31, has been named as the British victim in the New Orleans terror attack, it has now been confirmed. His family have now paid tribute to their 'wonderful son'
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Dad dies after catching norovirus on cruise ship as 100 more passengers fall ill
Cruises
Alan Forster, 77, was enjoying a month-long P&O voyage with his wife, Dianna, when he began suffering with symptoms of the winter vomiting bug
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Lily-Rose Depp was left traumatised seeing her dad star as Edward Scissorhands
Johnny Depp
Hollywood actress Lily-Rose Depp has explained why she was left traumatised after watching her famous father Johnny play Edward Scissorhands when she was little
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Dog expert reveals the top three mistakes new pet owners make on a regular basis
Dogs
Expert dog trainer Will Atherton shared a video on Instagram listing the 'three biggest mistakes' he sees new dog owners making on a regular basis, and it has racked up thousands of views
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Michael van Gerwen's bikini beauty wife, surgery confession, darts revival and net worth
Michael van Gerwen
Michael van Gerwen is back to his brilliant best and will face teen sensation Luke Littler in the final of the Paddy Power PDC World Darts Championship as he seeks to claim a fourth world title
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Thomas the Tank Engine creator dies aged 81 as family pays emotional tribute
Tributes
Britt Allcroft, one of the pioneers behind bringing Thomas the Tank Engine to life in the 1970s, has sadly passed away at the age of 81, leaving her family in mourning
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'Unimaginable scenes' in family group chat as cousin who vanished in 1972 found alive
Missing Person
Sheila Fox was found alive and well 52 years after vanishing without a trace in 1972, aged 16, after police launched another appeal, sharing her photo on social media
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Kate Garraway clashes with MP over Derek's care costs in heated GMB exchange
Good Morning Britain
Kate Garraway admitted she was in "excessive debt" as she hit out at the lack of reform for social care during a chat with Health Secretary Wes Streeting on the ITV show
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Woman mistakes photo on Facebook for herself before then making eerie discovery
Facebook
Jules Batchelor was 'shocked' when she saw a photo of Robynne DeCaprio on Facebook as she mistook her for herself. People the pair have never met are constantly mixing them up
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Reality TV star dies aged 37 after 32-stone weight loss and gaining it back
Weight Loss
Brazilian influencer Gabriel Freitas has sadly died at the age of 37 after shedding a staggering 32 stone and regaining the weight after the loss of his dad and brother
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Emmerdale fans 'work out' what Joe Tate has planned for Noah Dingle - and it’s bad news
Emmerdale
Emmerdale fans have a theory on Joe Tate's return to the village and why he is so keen to get to know his half-brother Noah Dingle - and it's not looking good
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Huge update on vile New Orleans street attack as FBI say 'it was premeditated and evil'
ISIS
The FBI has updated the public on its investigation into the New Orleans terror attack which killed 14 people and injured at least 35 more in the early hours of New Year's Day
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Helen Flanagan 'lost all her money' after footballer split and horrific breakdown
Helen Flanagan
Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan has recalled her devastating split from footballer Scott Sinclair, after which she suffered a "very scary" psychotic episode
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