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Lucy Letby's 'unprotected liaison' with unscrupulous fellow prisoner unveiled
Lucy Letby is said to be pals with Sally Dixon, who is serving 20 years for a series of sex attacks on seven children while still living as a man, at a women's prison on the 'VIP wing'

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Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice's inheritance from Andrew at risk after 'refusal'
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are not working members of the Royal Family, but their inheritance could be at risk due to their lack of royal duties


Ultimate guide to scoring big on Block Blast! - Become a pro at the mobile game
Block Blast! is the most-downloaded game on Apple devices so far this year, and the second on Android, but racking up a massive score takes some skill and knowledge of the game

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Skin cancer warning signs as Gordon Ramsay issues message after diagnosis
Gordon Ramsay has been diagnosed with Basal cell carcinoma, known to be the most common type of skin cancer.


Prison officer murdered after discovering colleague's sexual fling with inmate
Former prisoner Elias Morgan, 35, was this week found guilty of murdering prison officer Lenny Scott, 33, outside a gym on February 8 last year.


Shocking video shows NHS worker racially abused and attacked in park by elderly couple
Apple Moorhouse confronted a couple whose dog had scared her daughter while of lead in a park and was met with abuse.


TikTok star and family found dead in truck as 'cartel murder' fears grow
Esmeralda Ferrer Garibay, 32, her husband Roberto Carlos Gil Licea, 36, their 13-year-old son Gael Santiago, and seven-year-old daughter Regina were discovered dead in an abandoned grey Ford Ranger in Guadalajara, Jalisco, last Friday


How to make towels stay 'fluffy and soft' by washing with one household staple
There is nothing better than the feeling of a soft, fluffy towel, and luckily there's an easy way to keep it fresh for longer.


Aldi supermarkets to introduce new '2p rule' from September 1
The supermarket has now made a further increase to £13.02 an hour to maintain its position as sector leader


Hibs ace on a World Cup mission - how a text from Scotland boss Steve Clarke gave Kieron Bowie call-up hope
Scots face Denmark and Belarus away to start six-game qualifying sprint for place in Canada, Mexico and USA


Celtic ready to pile on Rangers pain as star demands teammates prove they're over Champions League shocker
Derby rivals both have making up to do with their supporters after Euro flops - and James Forrest says Celtic have to show a reaction.


Steve Clarke tells Scotland stars he wants perfect World Cup qualifying start with six points
Dinamo Zagreb defender knows there's little room for error in the six-game qualifying campaign.


The Krankies are unrecognisable now and reason 'Wee Jimmy' had to retire
The Krankies were a beloved comedy duo in the 1980s and 1990s, but Janette Tough and her husband Ian have been through a lot since they retired from showbiz


Martindale claims Hearts are 'top-end Premiership' opposition as Livingston boss reacts to last minute defeat
The Livingston boss was full of praise for The Jambos following the defeat


BBC EastEnders star has unexpected career move years after soap exit
A former EastEnders star has now turned to a new venture away from Walford, as she launched her own business.


'Supernatural' Hamza Igamane has Lille boss predicting wild claims as he is smitten over £10m Rangers capture
The former Rangers striker sealed a £10m move to the Ligue 1 big boys and ripped it up


Jack Butland tells new Rangers recruits they are at Ibrox for a reason and urges them to show it against Celtic
The Ibrox No1 has seen it all on the training ground and he's convinced they can deliver on the big stage


Sir Alex Ferguson welcomed by Glasgow west end restaurant in 'unforgettable Friday'
A Glasgow west end restaurant was “honoured” to welcome a true football legend as Sir Alex Ferguson dropped in.


Freddy Brazier 'to be a dad' as ex-girlfriend is 'pregnant with his first child'
Freddy Brazier is reportedly set to become a father for the first time as his ex-girlfriend Holly Swinburn is said to be pregnant with his child.


Hearts reveal remaining transfer window plans - 'one or two might have options'
McInnes explains what to expect from Jambos before Monday’s deadline
