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Inside Britain's 'roughest estate' where gangs run riot and 'rip live pigeons apart'

Former residents of Blakenall Heath, Walsall, say the area used to be lively, vibrant and a good night out but now people live in fear of knife-wielding gang members and kids who rip pigeons apart

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Thug who punched defenceless OAP, 78, is bare-knuckle boxer from famous traveller family

Horrifying CCTV showed thug Douglas Joyce punching a defenceless 78-year-old in the back room of a pub - he was jailed for 19 months over the terrifying assault

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'Rancid' UK town plagued by rotting egg smell for 17 years that has locals retching

Residents say the stench is worse in cold weather and seems to peak in the mornings - it's so bad it 'knocks people sick' and forces drivers passing through to wind up their windows

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Supermarket chain becomes Britain's first to ditch most self-checkout machines

One supermarket, known as the 'Waitrose of the North', has made the decision to move away from self service check out machines, and instead is going back to in person cashiers only

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Win a £250 Buyagift voucher and make treasured memories this Christmas

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Buyagift is giving you the chance to indulge in over 4,500 exciting experiences with our latest competition. Enter now to be in with a chance of winning!

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British boffins to deliver 120-year lifespans in incredible world first

More people than ever before are making it to 100 or older and scientists are set to help more of us make it to a whopping 120. Although some claim we can't make it much further

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World's biggest boozers revealed - and UK only comes in third place

It is arguably a well-founded stereotype that Brits love an excuse for a good old booze up, but new data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development claims places drink up more

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Royals scared over bombshell book exposing 'fresh Prince Harry and Meghan Markle fight'

A new book from a royal author and rumoured friend Meghan Markle is said to make new allegations which is causing friction between the Royal Family and Meghan and Prince Harry

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Join the Daily Star's WhatsApp for the sexiest headlines, showbiz gossip and lots more

What's life without a hefty serving of fun? Join the Daily Star's WhatsApp community where you'll get the latest news, showbiz gossip and, of course, sexy stuff, straight to your phone.

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Crisp on pizza trend sees world's first ridged crisp-topped pizza – and you can get one

How to get a free Pizza Hut ridged crisp pizza after Walkers MAX launch their own Pepperoni Feast and Texan barbecue range

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Watch as London landmarks burst into bloom - covered with colourful virtual flowers

Tower Bridge, Tate Modern, and Trellick Tower were reimagined by digital artist, Rek0de - to transform them into natural havens

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Ghosthunters spot creepy 'face' poking out of haunted doll during live stream

Paranormal investigators claim a spirit named Theresa who is aged between 13 and 15-years-old has attached to the doll and that she was visible during a live-stream

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Around 100 Saga passengers injured in cruise ship drama as storm hits vessel

Around 100 passengers suffered injuries after the weather sent them slamming into furniture and to the floor. Five of the passengers suffered more serious injuries and were taken to hospital

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Thug shared 'upskirt' vid and beat woman as he FaceTimed ex to 'maximise distress'

Troy Stokes, 26, launched a sick attack on a woman including repeatedly punching her in the face and body and sharing intimate images of her online to 'maximise distress'

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Family of 12 'who did a dine and dash without paying £260 bill' stump up after being shamed

The group of adults and children chowed down on grub including £25 steaks and £17.50 lasagne, all washed down with more than 10 pints of Madri and Stella Artois lager

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Britain's loneliest sheep forced into secret hiding spot as she flees 'exploitation'

Fiona the sheep has been rescued after spending more than two years in isolation. She has been shaved of her very woolly coat and moved into hiding thanks to animal rights rows

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Cartel members including 'Mr Flashy' enforcer and failed hitman brag of prison release

The men have been released from Dublin's Mountjoy Prison, prior to their arrest they were dangerous members of the Kinahan cartel, a major Irish transnational organised crime syndicate

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UK to be battered by four storms with Brits warned to brace for 70mph winds

Just days after storm Ciarán wreaked havoc across the country another four storms are set to thrash the UK as a 700-mile-wide system is set to bring torrential rain and gale-force winds

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Families demand refund after UK firework display behind 'wall of smoke'

Attendees at Edgbaston Stadium's Fireworks Spectacular were rendered furious and asking for their money back, with many claiming that they couldn't see a thing due to the smoke

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'World’s loneliest sheep' rescue mission was ‘stolen’ say animal rights group

A huge kick-off has emerged over the rescue of the world's loneliest sheep, after an animal rights group, who'd befriended the furry character, claimed the mission was stolen from them

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Bonfire Night mystery over sex worker's murder left unsolved for over 20 years

Michaela Hague was knifed to death on Bonfire Night in 2001 while the rest of her hometown of Sheffield were celebrating the annual festival with firework displays and bonfires

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'I was on drugs at 11 and a dealer at 14 after being raped – now I'm a bishop'

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT (EXCLUSIVE): Mick Fleming tried 'every drug under the sun' after a horrific childhood but something changed when the criminal enforcer saw his rapist in a chance encounter

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Facebook Marketplace set for crack down as gangs flog stolen goods and buyers scammed

Meta is connected to around 60 per cent of reported APP scams with around 140,000 people losing out to fraudsters on its popular apps every year which include Instagram and Whatsapp

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Woman 'stuck' in one room with parrot Oliver after mice 'besiege flat from car-crash hole'

Amanda Robinson says she has had issues with mice in her home since May 2023 and says she's 'stuck' in one room with her pet parrot Oliver

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Marriage 'Backwards' tribesmen let visitors have sex with their wives as part of 'warm welcome'In a remote area of northern Namibia lives a semi-nomadic tribe whose way of life would be very alien to most Westerners – for the Himba people, sex with strangers is just basic politeness

Inside seedy seaside town where 'sex is easy' and Brits get battered in bars

Thailand's 'Sin City' Pattaya has beautiful beaches and scenery, but also a murky sex-driven illegal underworld where you can effectively hire a woman for the night for £136

UK weather maps show 'more than half of country covered in snow' at start of December

Advanced weather modelling maps show two bouts of snow are heading to the UK at the start of next month, with more than half of the country looking likely to be covered

Israeli forces hog-tie and strip Hamas terrorists half-naked as death toll rises to 200

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT: A group of around 20 Hamas terrorists were pictured lying on the ground with their hands and legs zip-tied, while their pants were pulled down, after being captured

Putin shows 'anger' speaking on Ukraine 'tragedy' as he does 'not fully believe' himself

Vladimir Putin seemed to be in an angry state when speaking of the Ukraine war in a recent speech delivered to the G20 summit., as an expert warns he does not 'fully believe' himself

Prison News Notorious women’s jail known for grim 3m cells, haunting suicide and lags in mini skirts El Buen Pastor prison in Colombia has a sinister reputation – and last month Australian influencer Cocaine Cassie opened up about how she was attacked while serving three years there

Russian ‘Werewolf’ who killed 86 women believes Putin will let him loose on Ukraine

Mikhail Popkov is Russia's worst serial killer, having already confessed to the slaughter of 86 women, but he could be freed to fight for Putin's invading army in Ukraine... with his crimes conveniently wiped from his record

UK weather maps show 'more than half of country covered in snow' at start of December

Advanced weather modelling maps show two bouts of snow are heading to the UK at the start of next month, with more than half of the country looking likely to be covered

Niagara Falls bridge crash: Footage shows moment car sent flying at border checkpoint

Rainbow Bridge, which connects the US and Canada, was closed after a suspected car crash saw a vehicle sent flying into the air after traveling at high speed this afternoon

Putin shows 'anger' speaking on Ukraine 'tragedy' as he does 'not fully believe' himself

Vladimir Putin seemed to be in an angry state when speaking of the Ukraine war in a recent speech delivered to the G20 summit., as an expert warns he does not 'fully believe' himself

Money 'I used to make less than £1k a day at brothel - but I'm raking it in on my own'Jade Blair, 26, used to make £900 a day at a brothel - despite having to see 'up to 16' clients in one shift. However, she's raking in the cash after becoming a solo content creator

'Backwards' tribesmen let visitors have sex with their wives as part of 'warm welcome'

In a remote area of northern Namibia lives a semi-nomadic tribe whose way of life would be very alien to most Westerners – for the Himba people, sex with strangers is just basic politeness

Page 3 babe Apollonia Llewellyn left barely covered as she tries microbikini trend

Page 3 model Apollonia Llewellyn took things to the extreme with her latest swimwear look as she tried out the microbikini trend. She was left barely covered in the two-piece

'I love making saucy films as an older woman – it's fun to take control in bed'

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It's no secret that lots of blokes love watching older women in saucy films, as the stats show it. But one adult star recently revealed just why she loved getting sexy for the camera as she grew older

Maisie Smith leaves fans drooling as she flaunts stunning figure in breathtaking clip

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Maisie Smith left her fans on social media awestruck as she showcased her toned physique in a collection of autumn-inspired ensembles

Lewis Hamilton Christian Horner claims Lewis Hamilton 'held talks' to join Max Verstappen at Red Bull Christian Horner has claimed Lewis Hamilton was open to joining Red Bull as well as Ferrari prior to signing his lucrative new contract with Mercedes

Sky Sports to 'reduce crowd noise' during Everton vs Man Utd due to planned protests

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Sky Sports will reportedly take steps to prevent the offensive language heard on live TV during a protest by Everton fans against their points deduction by drowning out crowd noise at Goodison Park

UEFA rule explained which could ban Man Utd and Man City from Champions League

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Manchester United and Manchester City are at genuine risk of being barred from European competitions next season due to UEFA's rules about multi-club ownership

Notorious women’s jail known for grim 3m cells, haunting suicide and lags in mini skirts

El Buen Pastor prison in Colombia has a sinister reputation – and last month Australian influencer Cocaine Cassie opened up about how she was attacked while serving three years there

Antiques Roadshow guest floored as value of 13th birthday present skyrockets to £80k

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Antiques Roadshow often shows baffling increases in value, but one guest was left utterly bewildered after learning a present for his 13th birthday had hit a whopping £80k