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Woman who started using a sunbed at 18 has had skin cancer twice
Caroline had to have a chunk of her foot the size of a tennis ball removed, while the lymph nodes from her groin were also taken out as she battled the disease
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Older people claiming Attendance Allowance shoots up by 46,000
Attendance Allowance is extra money if you have a long-term physical or mental condition or disability
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Urgent health warning over Brazilian butt lifts in UK hotel rooms
A council in England has issued a warning urging people to remain vigilant and contact them if their appointment is due to take place 'in non-clinical settings'
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Experts urge Brits to not use electric fans to stay cool
They are one of the first things Brits reach for in hot weather - but they do not do as much good as many people think
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Pet owners urged to act now or face £500 fine by next Monday
Owners have until July 1 to take action or risk facing a hefty fine
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Terminally ill cancer mum adopts boy as she refuses to give up on life
Roisin Pelan, who was given just three years to live in January 2018, is making the most of her time left
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Home owners' £408 mortgage bombshell warning
Over the last five years, the average mortgage payment for a typical first-time buyer home has risen from £667 per month to £1,075
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Safety warnings issued as hotter temperatures forecast
The UK was already braced for high temperatures, but the Met Office now believes it will be even warmer this week
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Expert says sleep in the nude in hot weather for these health reasons
The hot weather forecast for much of this week can make going to sleep tricky
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Heat health alert issued to specific age groups for large parts of UK
The UK could see temperatures of around 30C this week. While for many it is some welcome summer sunshine, for others it could be life-threatening
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Expert's 'little-known tip' to stop hay fever symptoms getting worse
Around one in five of us will suffer from hay fever at some point in our lives, with grass pollen being the most common trigger - but one expert says a simple solution can help
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Dog owners face unlimited fines if their pets attack or 'worry' livestock
Therese Coffey's Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill, which has been supported by MPs, is designed to make it easier for police to catch offenders
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Dr Michael Mosley on one eating habit change that can help you lose weight
Dr Michael Mosley is a well-known TV doctor who has become something of an authority on intermittent fasting, which he says is a healthier way of eating
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Woman who claimed £500k for being unable to walk caught running on Jeremy Kyle
Patricia Rogers, 25, claimed she couldn't walk without the aid of a stick or crutches after being involved in a road traffic accident in 2014 and received a payout of nearly £500,000
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'Pollen bomb' to explode over UK as experts warn hayfever sufferers to prepare
Whilst winter brings colds and flu, dry skin and freezing temperatures, hayfever season can cause eczema flare-ups, itchy eyes, and runny noses in those prone to allergies
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Bungling driver jailed for racing cars at 150mph after sharing clips online
Umar Gul, 24, was sentenced to 16 months in prison after he shared videos of himself flying along a dual carriageway while doing more than twice the speed limit
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Winning £1million National Lottery ticket unclaimed in hunt for new millionaire
The EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker ticket, which could instantly transform someone into a millionaire, remains unclaimed since the draw on October 31 - residents in North Lanarkshire are urged to check their tickets
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Major warning issued after children filmed taking selfies on train tracks
Network Rail has shared concerning footage captured on CCTV showing children loitering on railway lines or taking pictures on crossings, putting their lives at risk
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Pennywise clown prowls quiet village and sends videos daring police to catch him
A clown dressed as Pennywise from Stephen King's It has been 'stalking' a quiet Scottish village producing videos daring the police to catch him
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Dog owners warned never to leave pets in cars as 21C heat can become 45C inside
Temperatures are expected to reach 30C in some parts of the UK this weekend and motorists have been urged to not leave animals in a vehicle for any amount of time