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The IndependentHorrific moment resident attacked by two dogs in Sheffield street caught on CCTV
The attack, involving a Mastiff and Cane Corso, happened just after 5pm on Dagnam Crescent, when the animals are believed to have escaped from a nearby property. A man, 21, was arrested on suspicion of possession of a dog dangerously out of control and obstructing a police officer and has since been released on police bail. A woman, 39, was arrested on suspicion of possession of a dog dangerously out of control.
- Manchester Evening News
Martin Lewis 'delighted' as people claim £3,900 cash boosts
Mr Lewis has been "swamped" with messages from happy fans who followed his advice
- Wales Online
Pitch invader brutally knocked out cold by huge tackle as stadium left stunned
The spectator was sent crashing to the turf but had only one thing on his mind when he woke up
- BuzzFeed
"It's Bad": An Eye Doctor Is Warning People About This Common Habit That Could Ruin Your Eyesight
This ophthalmologist warns that it “could affect your vision permanently.”
- BuzzFeed
"They Hate Tourists And Show It": People Are Sharing The Popular Travel Destinations That Highly Disappointed Them
"There's nothing but loud bars playing sh*tty music and groups of girls doing pedal bars for bachelorette parties."
- Reading Chronicle
Dobbies to close 17 stores as restructuring plan launched - Full list
Garden centre Dobbies has announced it will be closing 17 stores in the UK as part of its restructuring plan.
- The Bolton News
Prison psychiatrist: ‘I’ve worked with 50 murderers, they had one thing in common’
A professor with 20 years of experience working as a GP and five as a prison psychiatrist has revealed his insight into increasing violence in young people
- The Independent
Boy, 4, begs father for bread in heartbreaking videos before he starved to death
In one of the videos, little Benjamin Cervera can be heard pleading, ‘Dad, dad, I want some bread’
- The Daily Beast
How Prince William Used Instagram to Shade Prince Harry’s Big Day in London
Hours before Prince Harry took to the stage Monday night as the star of the WellChild Awards, his most prestigious remaining U.K. charity commitment, his brother released his “monthly rewind.”It was a move that friends of Prince William denied was intended to overshadow his brother but said may have unintentionally illustrated the differences in their working lives.The Prince and Princess of Wales’ social media accounts typically release a “monthly rewind” as a recap of each month. However, they
- The Independent
The extreme body horror film causing mass cinema walkouts around the world
The movie is even shocking those who aren’t easily rattled
- The Telegraph
‘I was kicked off the Belfast cruise ship – now it’s about to set sail with my belongings on board’
After a frustrating four-month delay, residential ship Villa Vie Odyssey finally set sail on its “endless” world cruise on Monday evening – but travelled only a few miles from Belfast, before returning to port.
- OK! Magazine
Amy Hart looks incredible as she poses in bikini during Vegas honeymoon with husband Sam Rason
Former Love Island star Amy Hart has jetted off to Las Vegas for her honeymoon with husband Sam Rason after they tied the knot in a stunning Spanish ceremony earlier this month
- Manchester Evening News
Man United receive new Bruno Fernandes red card referee verdict after Tottenham defeat
Bruno Fernandes was sent-off for Manchester United in their dismal 3-0 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur in a decision which saw VAR side with on-field referee Chris Kavanagh.
- OK! Magazine
Prince George and Princess Charlotte's unexpectedly 'ordinary' jobs they want when they're older
The Prince and Princess of Wales' two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, both have surprisingly ordinary career dreams for when they grow up
- OK! Magazine
Giovanni Pernice told Amanda Abbington he wanted to 'f*** her' during 'banter' says Strictly probe
Giovanni Pernice told Amanda Abbington he "wanted to f*** her" during Strictly Come Dancing training, the BBC's investigation finds, but sources assure the comments were all in mutual jest.
- The Independent
What about crowd size? 43ft nude Trump statue erected along Las Vegas highway
The tribute to the Republican candidate leaves little to the imagination
- The Telegraph
How to give money to children without paying inheritance tax
It’s natural for parents to want to give away some of their wealth to help their children get on in life.
- The Telegraph
How Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘farmer’s car’ became a £1.4bn headache
Sir Jim Ratcliffe had a simple idea in mind when he started Ineos Automotive, his passion-project car company.
- Hello!
Strictly dancer Giovanni Pernice's BBC investigation result revealed
The results of the BBC's investigation into Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice have been published. The professional dancer was accused of "abusive behaviour" by his former celebrity partner, Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington.
- The Independent
13-year-old girl accused of stabbing 7-year-old sister to death over argument about ‘flushing the toilet’
‘She was very calm and just showed no emotion,’ police said of teenage suspect after she allegedly stabbed sibling 10 times