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When is Hanukkah 2025, how and why is it celebrated?

The eight-day Jewish festival starts this Sunday

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The key difference between cold and 'super flu' symptoms as NHS braces for winter crisis

There are a few key symptoms to help you distinguish between a cold and a flu - as cases of H3N2 'super flu' surge

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HMRC alert to all Brits with a National Insurance number

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) recently issued an important reminder to those who have a National Insurance number.

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Joe Sugg confirms major move with Strictly's Dianne Buswell ahead of baby's arrival

It comes as the Strictly Come Dancing stars prepare to welcome their first child into the world

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Emmerdale's Michelle Hardwick 'so excited' as she's seen with major soap star

The Vanessa Woodfield actor rubbed shoulders with an A-list star

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The school a Greater Manchester borough has been waiting months for is finally happening

Everything you need to know about the Eton-backed project in Oldham that's finally been greenlit by the government

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Dog spends £450 taking 'dying' dog to vet and then finds out truth

A woman was left convinced her beagle, Poppy, was dying when she started acting drunk and falling asleep sitting up, but the vet discovered the truth about the dog

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Amy Dowden says 'make it happen' as she finds 'next' Strictly Come Dancing partner

It comes after the professional dancer was delighted to return to the BBC One dance show this year

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First global study finds young people redefining sexuality around the world

A major new global study led by a researcher at The University of Manchester has found that younger generations around the world are embracing a more diverse and fluid understanding of sexual identity than ever before.

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Alison Hammond breaks silence over Strictly Come Dancing presenter demand

The presenter shared her thoughts on being a presenter on the BBC series

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Three dead and one seriously injured in horror crash with air ambulance scrambled to scene

Thursday afternoon's crash involved two cars - a grey Audi A4 and a red Toyota Yaris

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120 children fly from Manchester Airport to 'North Pole' to find Father Christmas

The TUI plane set off from Manchester Airport and took 120 children on a journey to find Santa Claus

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'Emergency repairs' to shut busy city centre tram stop this weekend

Replacement bus services will be available

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Coronation Street's Maggie Driscoll star speaks out on Ken Barlow link after 'discovery'

Actress Pauline McLynn has teased fans of the ITV soap on what Maggie may have seen at No.1 Coronation Street

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Strictly's George Clarke speaks out as he lands new role after major show change

The YouTuber and TikTok star landed a major new role away from the BBC One dance contest

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Royal Mail reveals ten most-requested toys by children this Christmas in letters to Santa

Parents may be surprised some toys did not make the top ten

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HSBC issues update on future of 327 store branches

Over 800,000 people visit its branches every month

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Alleged associate of Manchester synagogue attacker to face trial on terror charges

Mohammad Bashir, 31, of Shaftsbury Road, Manchester, appeared by videolink at the Old Bailey on Friday, charged with four terrorism offences

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Coronation Street fans say 'surely not' as they predict Ben Driscoll's 'real father'

Ben only arrived on the cobbles back in October alongside partner Eva Price and his mum, Maggie Driscoll

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Joanna Trollope, bestselling author, dies aged 82

She was best known for multiple contemporary works, and several television adaptations