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John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

A major retailer has issued an urgent recall of a children’s toy amid fears it could pose a serious choking risk - with shoppers being advised to stop using the item “immediately.”

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The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
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Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
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Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Viral news|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
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Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
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