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Boots has knocked £160 off an Oral-B iO4 toothbrush in their January sales, as the whole range of electric toothbrushes are cut across the board. The model - which is highly reviewed on all sites its sold on - currently sits at £80 from its original £240 on Boots.

This is cheaper than Amazon (£89.99), who also sell it with four replacement heads and a travel case, and Argos (£180). Electric toothbrushes are proven to give a better clean than manual as they decrease gum disease and remove more plaque.

They are also good for people with decreased mobility, like those with Parkinson's or arthritis. The iO4 comes with an app to track and improve your brushing habits, with performance reports and goals.

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It also has three sensors to make sure you're brushing correctly, with a signal going off for Too Hard, Too Soft and Just Right. There are also four modes including Daily Clean, Sensitive, Super-Sensitive and Whitening. Like most electric toothbrushes, it also boasts a two minute timer.

The iO4 electric toothbrush sits at a 4.6 from 1397 reviews on Boots, 4.3 from 376 reviews on Amazon and 4.7 from 1170 reviews on Argos. One person said: "A very good toothbrush that brings to life the tech side of brushing! Whilst it comes with the expected toothbrush & head, you get a nice travel case for both of those as well.

"Very pleased with the performance itself, definitely leaves my teeth feeling good (and looking good!) whilst having a long charge time, and to my surprise it’s Bluetooth and comes with an app which lets you track how well you brush! Very advanced tech which was unexpected but provides great insights to a daily routine. Overall, love the toothbrush and the extras that come with."

Another added: "Brought for my son as a Christmas gift, he loves it, says it’s the best clean he’s had." A third remarked: "Its very good and my teeth are much heather + if you use the wright toothpaste but this oral B iO is just a bonus."

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However, a less pleased person wrote: "I was so pleased with this brush at first. My teeth had never felt so clean and it was very quiet. The problem was that it didn’t hold its charge. After being on charge for 24 hours it would cut out without warning after just being used twice I.e. 4 minutes. I took it back to the shop and they were not at all surprised and gave me my money back!" Another added: "The toothbrush is great. I bought this one for my daughter as I like mine. HOWEVER, if your bathroom doesn't have a shaver outlet you'll need to buy an adapter plug to use in another room. Why on earth does Boots not signpost this and stock adapters next to the toothbrush?? Lazy"

You can pick up a toothbrush charger adapter from Amazon. The retailer has cut prices on a range of their Oral-B products for the sales, including one you can't find on Boots: the Oral-B Smart 7. One of the best reviewed toothbrushes, it is down to £69.99 from the original £94.94.

This one comes with out some of the bells and whistles: the pressure sensor is only for if you're pressing too hard, and there's no app compatibility. However, it has five brushing modes: daily clean, pro clean, sensitive, whitening and gum care. It sits at a 4.6 out of 9,362 reviews.

The Oral-B iO9, meanwhile, is cheaper at Boots than Amazon, coming in at £225 compared to their £235, which is a £275 discount. This model uses AI to track where you brush your teeth to make sure you cover your whole mouth. It also has seven cleaning modes, the highest out of all three models. The brush sits at a 3.3 from two ratings on Amazon and a 3.8 from 63 reviews on Boots.

You can get the Oral-B iO4 at Boots (£80), Amazon (£89.99) and Argos (£180).

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Boxing Day may be over, but January sales have just started. And Amazon currently has a great range of offers, including on kitchen appliances.

The Ninja 2-in-1 Blender is now £99, down from £149.99. This is slightly cheaper than getting it from Currys (£99.99), Ninja (£99.99) or Argos (£100).

The product features three programs - blend, max blend and crush - and four manual speeds - low, medium, high and pulse. Ideal to blend dips, dressings and drinks with long-lasting interchangeable blades, it's also easy to clean, with all removable parts being dishwasher-safe.

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And if you're looking to update your appliances collection, the Ninja Chopper (now £25.19) and Foodi Digital Air Fryer (now £139) have also had their price slashed on Amazon. The blender has a 4.7 rating from over 4,060 reviews.

A very pleased shopper wrote: "This [blender] has taken all kinds of frozen fruit and made them into delicious smoothies and vegan ice cream for a small party. It's noisy, yes, but it blends fantastically. The choice of the bigger jug and smaller mug thing is great and both work very efficiently. Cleans easily. Love this thing."

"Unbelievable quality, make smoothies and juices in no time . So easy to use and clean," another added, while a third commented: "This is so wow....I love my blender it does what it says. Super fast, blend anything. No regrets. Will surely recommend over and over."

However, some clients complained about the noise it makes. "I do love this blender, and have owned it for a year and a half with daily use. [...] However, it is exceptionally loud," said a buyer.

Alternatively, there's the Tefal Blendforce II 1.75L Glass Jug Blender, available from Argos at £60. The thermal shock-resistant glass jug is perfect for blending both hot and cold ingredients.

It has a 4.6-star rating from 399 reviews. A person reacted: "Very pleased with this. Well built and functions just as it should."

You can get the Ninja 2-in-1 Blender from Amazon (£99), Currys (£99.99), Ninja (£99.99) or Argos (£100).

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A new list of XL Bully laws will come into place in 2024. Owners could face prosecution if they don't follow the new strict regulations on owning the breed, from wearing muzzles in public to when to get the dog neutered.

From today (December 31) it will be illegal to abandon an XL Bully or allow dogs to stray. It will also be illegal to rehome, sell or transfer ownership of XL Bully dogs. If you do not wish to keep your dog, vets may be asked to euthanise the XL Bully dog and the owner can claim £200 per dog.

Rescue and rehoming organisations can claim £100. The euthanasia must be performed by 31 January 2024. Owners must apply for compensation by 15 March 2024.

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From today, it will be a criminal offence to breed XL Bully dogs but it will not be an offence to allow a litter of puppies that have already been conceived to be born.

To own an XL Bully legally, you must apply for the Certificate of Exemption by January 31 next year. You have to pay £92.40 fee for each dog you want to keep.

An owner must also be over 16 and have third party public liability insurance against your dog injuring other people. MyLondon has compiled a list of what you need to know following the upcoming ban.

The official government website states: "From 31 December 2023 XL Bully dogs must wear a muzzle and be kept on a lead when in a public place.

"You should start to train your dog to wear a muzzle when in public and to walk on a lead before 31 December 2023. Animal welfare organisations have developed helpful resources and free online learning to support owners to muzzle train their dogs."

You must also arrange to have your XL Bully neutered to help prevent breeding. The website states: "You must arrange to have your XL Bully dog neutered through castration in the case of a male dog, or through spaying in the case of a female dog. If your dog is:

• less than 1 year old on 31 January 2024, it must be neutered by 31 December 2024
• older than 1 year old on 31 January 2024, it must be neutered by 30 June 2024

"Defra recommend having your dog neutered as soon as possible so that you meet these deadlines."

Dogs eight weeks or older must be microchipped and registered on a dog database.

In order to get a Certificate of Exemption which is required by January 31 2024 you must follow these steps:

1. Get third party public liability insurance cover for your dog.

2. Neuter your dog permanently if it is not already neutered. Read Neutering an XL Bully for when you must have your dog neutered. A vet must confirm if your dog is already neutered.

3. Pay the £92.40 fee for each dog you want to keep. The fee is not refundable.

4. Apply for a Certificate of Exemption to keep an XL Bully dog.

For more information on the new laws coming in place, you can head to the official government website here.

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A house fire in Croydon has left two people dead and two others fighting for their lives. The blaze occurred in Sanderstead Road last night (December 29).

Its cause is not yet known. Photos from the scene show forensic tents in place.

A spokesperson for the Met said: "Police were called by the London Fire Brigade (LFB) at 10.48pm on Friday, December 29, to a house fire in Sanderstead Road, South Croydon.

"Officers attended along with LFB and the London Ambulance Service. Two men – no further details- were sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are working to inform their next of kin.

"A third man was taken to hospital where he remains in a life-threatening condition. A fourth and fifth man later self-presented at hospital.

"One of the men is in a life-threatening condition and the other has since been discharged. The cause of the fire is under investigation by LFB and police."

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Shana Swash has welcomed her first baby and confirmed their adorable name. The 33-year-old, from Islington, has taken to social media to share the happy news she gave birth just days before Christmas.

The actress, who is best known for playing Demi Miller in EastEnders, welcomed her baby girl with fiancé Nick Jones and took to her Instagram to share a sweet first photo of their daughter.

They posted a series of black and white snaps of their baby as well as photos of the new parents embracing her. Shana also shared a photo of herself with her baby and Nick just moments after giving birth.

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Beside the images, Shana simply wrote: "Kitty Frances Swash Jones 18.12.2023". The new parents have been flooded with words of support, with one person writing: "Love all 3 of you", while a second added: "Ohh congrats! So delighted for you! Biggest hugs and love."

The former EastEnders star played Walford's Demi Miller for two years from 2004, is the younger sister to I'm A Celeb winner Joe Swash who also played her on-screen brother on the soap. The ex-soap star shared her pregnancy news in June, when she shared a snap proudly holding up her baby scan pictures, while her besotted partner kissed her on the cheek.

Shana is now a business owner and runs coffee stall with her beau called Swash &Jones Coffee co. in London's Islington. Back in August 2021, Shana announced her engagement to carpenter Nick - they are yet to tie the knot.

At the time, she flashed her diamond engagement ring in a slew of images, as she sweetly held up her hand to show off the dazzling piece of jewellery.

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A mother accused of killing her four-year-old son in a knife attack broke down in tears during her first appearance at the Old Bailey. Keziah Macharia, 41, was charged with the murder Kobi Macharia Dooly after he was found with multiple cuts in his cot December 20, only a few days before Christmas.

On Thursday, friends and family of the boy attended court for a preliminary hearing with Macharia appearing by video link from Bronzefield prison. During the hearing, Judge Lynn Tayton set a timetable for the case with a plea and trial preparation hearing on March 21. A trial before a High Court judge was provisionally scheduled to go on for up to 10 days from next November 4.

Macharia, dressed in a grey sweatshirt, had spoken only to confirm her name and date of birth then sobbed throughout the rest of the hearing as prosecutor Louise Oakley outlined details of the case.

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On the evening of December 20, police had been alerted to concerns for Kobi’s welfare by his father, Ben Dooly, who had split up with the defendant about a year before. Within minutes of the 999 call, officers forced their way into the defendant’s home in Hackney, East London, at 10.59pm.

They found Kobi lying in his cot with a number of sharp force injuries. He was taken to the Royal London Hospital where he died at 16 minutes past midnight on December 21. Macharia was arrested at the address in Montague Road and charged with murder on December 22.

While a cause of death has yet to be confirmed, it is believed Kobi died from sharp force injuries, including one to the front of the neck and another to the upper left chest. At the conclusion of the short hearing, Judge Tayton remanded Macharia into custody.

Previously, Kobi’s father Mr Dooly had released a statement saying: “With heavy hearts we bid farewell to Kobi, you will be so dearly missed. The joy and laughter you brought to the world has been taken far too soon. We will be thinking of you day and night for eternity until we meet you again. The family would like to acknowledge and appreciate all messages of support. Please respect our family privacy at this very difficult time.”

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A Mountain Warehouse coat built for any bad weather is discounted on Amazon. There are four colours available: black, khaki, grey, and navy. While the coat was originally £219, the khaki coat is now £99 in sizes 8, 12, and 16, while the black coat is £99 in sizes 10, 12, and 14. The others have been reduced to £129.

At Mountain Warehouse, all the sizes and colours are £129. The Alaskan Womens 3 In 1 Long Jacket is three coats in one; there's a detachable inner puffer jacket and an outer waterproof coat that can both be work separately or combined into one jacket.

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The Mountain Warehouse coat is tested to withstand 10,000mm of extremely heavy rain in a 24-hour period. It's also breathable to keep the wearer cool and comfortable and has taped seams to ensure it's completely waterproof.

Mountain Warehouse also has a sale on wellies to go with the coat. Their Mucker Womens Neoprene Long Boots are down to £59.99 from £99.99, and have a single five-star review that reads " Really sturdy and comfy too! Will hopefully last a long time."

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The coat has 4.2 stars from 590 reviews. One person said: "Nice looking coat. Lovely and warm and waterproof. Lightweight. Can be worn as just outer waterproof coat or inner padded coat or both together. I am size 12 and bought a size 12 prefect fit."

Another wrote "Serves me well, I have tried walking in heavy rain and high cold winds for hours, held well and never got wet at all, above all kept really warm, now it’s my favourite work coat, you just have to order the right size.

"I recommend trying, worth every penny." One negative review added "It is much too snug a fit and the hood is not lined. Very disappointed. The inner jacket is too easily detachable and comes out nearly every time you take the jacket off."

You can buy the Alaskan Womens 3 In 1 Long Jacket from Amazon and Mountain Warehouse, and the Mucker Womens Neoprene Long Boots from Mountain Warehouse.

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