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Coleen Rooney reveals how Wayne keeps romance alive in 16-year marriage
The Independent - Holly Patrick
Coleen Rooney has opened up on how her husband Wayne made romantic gestures to her while he was away playing football. The I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! contestant told fellow campmate GK Barry how the former footballer used to write poems for her on hotel stationery. The couple married in 2008 and share four children together. Speaking on Thursday's (21 November) episode of the ITV show, GK Barry reacted to Coleen's admission and said: “Never did I ever think that Wayne Rooney had it in him to write a love poem."
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Laos tourists speak out over fears of methanol poisoning after six die
The Independent - Lucy Leeson
Laostourists have spoken of their fears after six people have died from suspected alcohol poisoning in the tourist town of Vang Vieng. Holly Bowles, 19, died more than a week after falling ill at the Nana Backpacker Hostel, which previously said it had given out free shots to around 100 guests on 12 November. Her friend Bianca Jones, also 19; British lawyer Simone White, 28, from Orpington in south-east London; an American and two Danes have also been confirmed dead. Toni Shahar, an Israeli tourist, said: “I won’t drink from a glass. I won’t drink from an opened bottle and I won’t drink homemade alcohol. And I think that’s the actions I’m going to do.”
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Martin Lewis issues ‘total no-brainer’ advice for billpayers on energy price cap rise
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Martin Lewis issued "total no-brainer" advice to billpayers following the announcement on Friday (22 November) that the energy price cap will rise in January. Regulator Ofgem confirmed the 1.2 per cent increase to its cap would see the typical bill for a household in England, Scotland and Wales increasing from £1,717 to £1,738-a-year, or by around £1.75 a month. It comes as millions of pensioners face a winter with less support after Labour decided to scrap winter fuel payments for those who do not receive pension credit or other benefits. The MoneySavingExpert founder told Good Morning Britain viewers they should consider choosing a fixed deal on their energy tariff.
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How Audrey Hepburn and Givenchy created a fashion staple in Breakfast At Tiffany’s
The Independent - Bethan Kapur
Audrey Hepburn in a Givenchy dress wasn't Truman Capote's original vision for the movie adaptation of his novel Breakfast at Tiffany’s. He had wanted Marilyn Monroe to play the character Holly Golightly but Monroe’s advisor and acting coach said she shouldn’t play an escort, because it was too risqué. Hepburn, who said she depended upon her favourite designer Givency the way most American women depended upon their psychiatrists, went on to become an iconic look in a her black dress during the opening credits, helping the film become a symbol in American culture. Watch more That Dress on Independent TV.
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Moment delivery truck stolen with worker still inside
The Independent - Holly Patrick
A delivery truck was stolen while a worker was still in the back of the vehicle in Oregon, surveillance footage from last week shows. In the incident on 15 November, the Elephants Deli truck was parked up outside a warehouse in Beaverton on Friday, 15 November at approximately 1am. An employee was inside the back of the vehicle loading deliveries when a suspect got in the driver’s seat and drove away, leaving the employee clinging to the vehicle with the back door open. Beaverton Police Department said a suspect has been arrested and faces multiple charges including unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, reckless endangering, attempt to elude - felony, hit and run, and unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
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Huge crowds gather outside Gatwick South Terminal after ‘security incident’
The Independent - Holly Patrick
Gatwick Airport's South Terminal was evacuated on Friday, 22 November, while a "security incident" was investigated. Footage showed crowds gathering outside the building while they were unable to enter the terminal as investigations were carried out. There are fears flights will consequently be disrupted, causing travel chaos. On Friday morning, Gatwick officials said they were working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. “Passengers will not be able to enter the South Terminal while this is ongoing," a statement read. Read More AI-powered robot performs surgery with skill of human doctor Watch live firing of British Army’s new Archer Mobile Howitzer close to Russia border Nancy Mace tears down trans bathroom posters and throws them in trash in bill protest