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ONE of the most popular free streaming services, Freevee, is shutting down, Amazon announced earlier this week. So, here are six alternatives which provide thousands of hours worth of TV and movies for free, in exchange for a few adverts.Five of these platforms make their money through ads, which is why you don’t need a subscription. And if you like them, you might be able to cancel some of those pricier subscriptions and cut your monthly bills.PlexPlex, available in both the UK and the US, has more than 300 channels available to watch.It features shows like Hot Ones, Ghost Hunters, Myth…

A KNIFE-wielding man arrested after taking multiple people hostage inside a pizza restaurant begged her mum for cocaine. The man, reportedly suffering from drug addiction, was said to be holding at least four employees of Pizza L’Olivier restaurant in Issy-les-Moulineaux, Paris. 6Police officers block the road near the restaurant Pizza L’Olivier in Issy-les-Moulineaux, suburbs of ParisCredit: AFP6French National Police Search and Intervention Brigade officers (BRI) near the Pizza restaurantCredit: AFP6A hostage is accompanied by a police officer after being released from the restaurantCredit: AFPIt is understood they all have now been released. Dozens of cop cars and ambulances rushed to…

SUFFERING from headaches, vomiting or a high temperature? You’re not alone.Cases of the sickness bug norovirus have increased rapidly over the last few weeks – and they’re expected to continue to rise in the run-up to Christmas. 2Norovirus can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoeaCredit: PAThe stomach illness, sometimes referred to as the winter vomiting disease, is the most common cause of gastroenteritis.It triggers nausea, diarrhoea and vomiting, as well as a fever, headache and aching arms and legs.Prof Paul Hunter, professor in medicine at the University of East Anglia (UEA), said: “Although norovirus infections occur throughout the year, it is still…

YOU might never need to pay full price for an iPhone again.There’s a clever Apple shopping trick that dramatically slashes the cost of buying a new smartphone.2There’s an easy trick to saving big on popular iPhone modelsCredit: AppleIt turns out that Apple has a special section on its website with heavily discounted items.This little-known Refurbished section of the Apple Store has discounts of up to £450 on iPhone models.Importantly, it’s Apple refurbishing these items to a like-new condition, so you’ll get a fresh battery, a restored handset, and all of the usual accessories.But it’s far cheaper than buying a brand…

A GROUP of avid fishermen were left in shock after they managed to catch a 7,800 ton US navy nuclear-powered submarine.The Norwegian fishing crew were hunting for halibut before they accidentally snagged the mammoth USS Virginia inside their net.5A group of avid fishermen were left in shock after they managed to catch a 7,800 ton US navy nuclear-powered submarineCredit: Shutterstock5The young fishermen managed to snag the mammoth USS Virginia nuclear-powered subCredit: AlamyThe heavyweight sub quickly dragged the net and everything inside out to sea after it got caught up in the fishing trap.One of the young men onboard the 32ft…

DAVINA McCall has received an outpouring of support after revealing that she’s undergoing brain surgery to remove a 14mm tumour. The TV star, 57, asked fans to “say a prayer for me” after sharing that a health scan had revealed the growth in her brain in a shocking turn of events. 6Davina McCall, 57, revealed she was undergoing brain surgery to remove a tumourCredit: instagram/davinamccall6She TV star said the tumour was very rare but not cancerousCredit: Getty6Brain tumours can cause symptoms like feeling sick and vision problemsThe phrase ‘brain tumour’ always sparks fears of cancer. But in some cases, growths…

BRITS have been warned to change their dangerously hackable passwords as soon as possible.Security experts have revealed a list of the most common passwords – and they’re so easy to crack, hackers could break into your accounts in seconds.3Make sure you’re using long and complicated passwords – and ensure they’re never re-used across multiple accountsCredit: NordVPNPasswords are notoriously poor ways of protecting your accounts.That’s why tech giants like Apple and Google are now offering far safer alternatives called “passkeys”.The problem with passwords is that people often choose simple ones that are easy to remember.Not only that, but they’ll re-use them…

A PILOT has shared the shocking moment he managed to land a small plane at Malaga Airport as the runway was surrounded by floodwater after the area was battered by red-level storms.Severe storms have dumped a month’s worth of rain in an hour wreaking havoc across the Malaga province.6Footage shows the moment a pilot lands at Malaga Airport during heavy rainCredit: Jam Press6The pilot managed to land the plane despite the stormCredit: Jam Press6The video shows heavy rain as the runway is barely visibleCredit: Jam PressDespite heavy rain and strong winds, the aircraft successfully descended onto Runway 12 on Wednesday.The footage,…

A CHARITY has called for men at high risk of developing prostate cancer to be screened from the age of 45. It comes after Sir Chris Hoy suggested men should get prostate cancer checks in their forties, following his own diagnosis of the disease aged just 48. 3Sir Chris Hoy said his prostate cancer diagnosis ‘was the biggest shock of my life’Credit: BBC SPORT/UNPIXS3A charity has called for men at high risk of prostate cancer to be screened for the disease at 45Credit: GettyA “little” pain in his shoulder was the only sign of the Olympic legend’s incurable cancer, which…

YOUR iPhone can save you from getting soaked by a surprise downpour.It’s easy to miss but millions of iPhone models have a secret setting for warning you about incoming rain.2You can turn on Notifications for rain inside the Weather appCredit: Apple / The SunThe feature gives you enough notice to get somewhere dry before the heavens open.And you don’t need to download anything extra: it’s part of the Apple Weather app that comes with iOS by default.Better still, it doesn’t just work for rain but snow too. Perfect for winter.All you need to do is dive into your Weather app…