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Millie Ray, a five-month-old baby with abnormally thick hair, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 2023. See SWNS story SWSMhair. This baby has such an impressive head of hair that people think she's wearing a wig. Millie Ray, a five-month-old, was born with thick hair, and it has now grown so thick that people assume she's wearing a wig for babies. Julia Zhou, AGE, and Alex Kwong, AGE, Millie's parents say that people are fascinated by the tot's impressive mop of hair. They often ask the young parents, from Vancouver, B.C., Canada, if she is wearing a wig and assume she's older than she is.

Baby's hair is so thick that people think it's a wig

Multi-instrumental trio Spindlestone will perform together for the first time since the Covid-19 restrictions at Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum on November 22.

A 50th anniversary reunion concert for Spindlestone at Morpeth venue

Professional and amateur photographers stayed up to capture the striking glow of these natural phenomena.

Northern Lights with special guest STEVE seen from Northumberland

Dan Smith previously raised £25,000 for the Royal British Legion.

Northumberland army veteran plans to canoe 350km for charity

Members and organisers from the club at the event in Windsor, Canada. (Photo by Blyth Lifeguard and Swimming Club)

Lifeguards from Blyth win medals at Commonwealth event

The 1975 announce ‘Still… At Their Very Best’ UK tour including Glasgow & London - list of dates & tickets

The 1975 announce massive UK tour 2024 - List of dates & tickets

A willow casket. Photo: Studio Porto Sabbia

Going Green: Choose an environmentally friendly funeral

Justin Trudeau and Sophie first started dating in 2003 and got married two years later - Credit: Getty

Canada PM Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie to separate after 18 years

Prince and Princess of Wales with their three children

Reason why Prince Louis is yet to join parents on royal tour revealed

The New York city skyline and east river shrouded in smoke in Brooklyn as smoke from the hundreds of wildfires blazing in eastern Canada drifted south (Photo: Getty Images)

Travellers to New York issued urgent warning over flight delays

Medicinal cannabis can help relieve pain caused by cancer, study finds.

Study finds medicinal cannabis can help relieve pain caused by cancer

A group of researchers from Canada have found medicinal cannabis to be beneficial to relieve pain caused by cancer.

The group reunited with Tim in 1983, but this time without Robbie due to business and trademark disagreements.

Bachman-Turner Overdrive guitarist Tim Bachman dead at 71

Penguin Spike is pictured with keeper Alistair Keen

UK penguin could become most popular in the world

Orchestras from the UK and Canada will unite as the Coronation Orchestra for the coronation of King Charles III

All the new music and performers for King Charles’ coronation ceremony

King Charles III

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Heardle - Spotify’s audible answer to the runaway success of Worldle

What is today’s Heardle answer for April 3?

Amazon Luna: Cloud gaming service launched in the UK - available now to Prime members

The gaming equivalent of ‘Netflix’ - Amazon Luna launches in UK

King Charles marks one year of war in Ukraine with special message

Harry and Meghan will not sue South Park creators over Worldwide Privacy Tour episode

Harry and Meghan break silence over South Park episode

Prue Leith and Danny Kruger

How to watch Prue and Danny’s Death Road Trip

United States ‘tracking’ suspected Chinese surveillance balloon

The new variant is set to be more transmissible than Omicron (Adobe)

New Covid variant nicknamed ‘The Kraken’ is ‘more transmissible’

St Martins Creeper Pattern by Pat Porrett.

Morpeth Camera Club: Eye-catching autumn images displayed to members

A CGI of Britishvolt's planned UK gigaplant in Cambois.

Britishvolt abandons plans for Canadian second factory

Hal and Melissa practicing starts helped by Natacha.

International challenge for local duo

Who is playing at the World Cup today?

A man takes a picture of a FIFA World Cup trophy replica in front of the Al-Bayt Stadium in al-Khor on November 10, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup football tournament. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)

How many teams are in the Fifa World Cup 2022 in Qatar?

Former Rangers and Scotland striker Ally McCoist on BT television punditry duty

Ally McCoist helps oncologist win £82k on The Wheel with this question

Cool under pressure as always, Ally McCoist delivers a stunning assist on the recent episode of Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel

Nearly six in 10 ski-lovers look for the sustainability credentials of their hol...

Netflix ad-supported service to launch for a discounted price

Snapchat announces first ever web app with calling and messaging available onlin...

Netflix said the service will be an “addition” to its existing plans (Photo: Adobe)

Netflix partners with Microsoft for cheaper subscription plan with ads

Father's Day is celebrated around the world (photo: Adobe)

Day for dads that are celebrated with customs worldwide

Father's Day is celebrated around the world (photo: Adobe)

Global Father's Day celebrations - Celebration of Father’s Day around the world

What do you know?

Another 11 weekend quiz questions

Putting a wet paper towel next to the chopping board supposedly helps stop your eyes from watering (Photo: Adobe)

Genius 1p kitchen hack can stop you from crying when chopping onions

Hillside Huts and Cabins owner Philip Gregory with Robson Laidler director Amy Park outside the new holiday accommodation.

Luxury glamping development launched in Northumberland

Jez Lowe.

Singer-songwriter lined up for Felton gig

Netflix is increasing the cost of all its subscription packages (Photo: Getty Images)

Netflix hikes price of all subscription packages by up to £24 a year

Mummy, daddy, or car - babies' first words across the world revealed

People are being urged to post items early this Christmas (Photo: Shutterstock)

The last Christmas posting dates for sending cards and presents this year

Joe Biden has played down prospects of striking a post-Brexit trade deal with the UK (Photo: Getty Images)

Joe Biden plays down prospects of striking post-Brexit trade deal with UK

Countries have been categorised as green, amber or red based on their Covid-19 risk (Photo: Getty Images)

Expected time of travel update today on red, green and amber list changes

Switzerland is among seven countries joining the green list from 4am on Monday (30 August) (Photo: Shutterstock)

Seven new locations to join travel green list freeing Brits from quarantine

Flights from the UK to Australia are set to restart with Qantas in mid-December (Photo: Getty Images)

Flights from UK to Australia set for restart in December with major airline

US burger chain Wendy’s has announced plans to open its first “dark kitchens” in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Burger chain Wendy’s plans to open its first ‘dark kitchens’ in the UK

Lucy Bronze playing for Team GB. Photo by Masashi Hara/Getty Images.

Team GB women's football squad out of Olympics after defeat to Australia

Lucy Bronze playing for Team GB against hosts Japan in the Olympic 2020 Women's First Round Group E match in Sapporo on Saturday (July 24), Day 1 of the games. Photo by Masashi Hara/Getty Images.

Lucy Bronze helps Team GB into Olympic quarters

The book will cover his marriage to Meghan Markle, lifetime in the public eye and fatherhood (Getty Images)

Prince Harry to release ‘accurate and wholly truthful’ book about his life

Italy, Germany and Bulgaria are among 12 countries that are expected to join the green list this week (Photo: Getty Images)

12 more holiday spots on course to join green list this week - including Italy, ...

Did you manage to catch a glimpse of the first solar eclipse of 2021?

In pictures: the solar eclipse as seen from across the UK

The trial will be the first to test a coronavirus vaccine on infants (Photo: Shutterstock)

Moderna Covid vaccine is the first to be tested on babies and young children

Alnwick Playhouse.

Alnwick Playhouse reopening plans on hold until better news on pandemic

Neil Woodcock and Carol Whinnom.

Residents organise online music concert to help earthquake victims

Butcher Søren Jeppesen has joined the team at Turnbull's.

Turnbull's of Alnwick recruits international talent to its team of butchers