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• McVitie’s is about to launch a ‘seriously moreish’ twist on a classic

  19-06-2026 13:42 via metro.co.uk
  
  McVitie’s has launched a brand-new product (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)When it comes to British food debates, there’s almost no topic so fiercely contentious as that of the Jaffa Cake. Is it a biscuit? Or a cake?The question has been dividing the nation since McVities launched them almost 100 years ago, in 1927. Personally, if you ask me, it’s neither.
  This iconic snack is so special that it’s deserving of its own dictionary definition.
  Now, though, the brand has
  
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• My day in Makerfield, the seat at the centre of the political universe

  19-06-2026 13:40 via metro.co.uk
  
  The 14 candidates in the Makerfield by-election take to the stage for this morning’s announcement (Picture: Craig Munro)From the moment I stepped out of Wigan North Western railway station, it was clear something unusual was taking place.The first person I saw on the street outside was Darren Jones MP, the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister. And on top of that, people were asking him for a selfie.It should go without saying that this is not the sort of thing that would normally happen
  
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• McDonald’s is scrapping Wrap of the Day after 15 years — and introducing ‘annoying’ new deal

  19-06-2026 13:38 via metro.co.uk
  
  McDonald’s is shaking up its wrap deal (Picture: McDonald’s/Metro)We’ve all heard the saying, ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.’But it seems McDonald’s might have missed the memo, as they’ve just announced some major tweaks to the beloved Wrap of the Day deal.And the biggest change is that it’s no longer going to be called Wrap of the Day.The promotion, which has been running at the fast food chain for 15 years, is getting a makeover a
  
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• Ambulance spotted on Coronation Street as star ‘gives away’ future twist

  19-06-2026 13:35 via metro.co.uk
  
  Alya Nazir, looking like she’s on the hunt for Corrie Spoilers. (Picture: ITV)Thank goodness for social media. When Coronation Street actors are dropping spoilers between shoots, it makes journalism so much easier…There’s a nasty surprise in store for en Alya Nazir. At least that’s what Coronation Street star Sair Khan seems to be suggesting.The actress posted a series of photos from set on Instagram where she modelled a range of her character’s trademark sna
  
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• Recovery driver, 41, guilty of killing teenage girlfriend with his truck after she had a baby with another man

  19-06-2026 13:31 via dailymail.com
  
  Mohammed Azim, 41, used his Mercedes sprinter flatbed 'as a weapon' to crush Lily Whitehouse, 19, against a lamppost in Oldbury, West Midlands, last November.
  
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• Boy, three, 'attacked by at least one crocodile' after being 'thrown into zoo pit by man with learning difficulties who broke away from carers' - as suspect 'not fit for interview' is bailed

  19-06-2026 13:30 via dailymail.com
  
  Tearful witnesses have described seeing the child suffering a broken arm and pelvis in the fall before 'heroic' owner Tracey Johnson (pictured) leapt in to rescue him in Cambridgeshire.
  
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• Moment three of UK's most dangerous prisoners storm child killer's cell and stab him to death - as they each receive whole life terms for murder

  19-06-2026 13:24 via dailymail.com
  
  Gangland assassin Mark Fellows, known as 'The Iceman', Lee Newell and fellow convicted murderer David Taylor ambushed Kyle Bevan, 33, in his cell at HMP Wakefield on November 5 last year.
  
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• Martin Lewis backs advice to 'take photo before July 1'

  19-06-2026 13:24 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Experts are urging UK homeowners to take action in advice previously shared by Martin Lewis
  
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• BBC axes Ashley Cain documentary over ‘unacceptable’ sexist and misogynistic language

  19-06-2026 13:20 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ashley Cain has been accused of using sexist and misogynistic language (Picture: McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)The BBC has shelved a documentary series hosted by Ashley Cain after a slew of sexist and misogynistic tweets made by the former Ex On The Beach star came to light.Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone filmed its second series earlier this year, but the BBC has said that it has ‘no plans’ to broadcast it and there are ‘no future projects’ with Cain in the pipeline.The 35-y
  
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• Primark's £25 'super slim' suitcase that 'fits under Ryanair seat'

  19-06-2026 13:18 via mirror.co.uk
  
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• Ex-Premier League star Michail Antonio will face trial after his £200,000 Lamborghini Urus was clocked speeding - three months after he 'almost died' in Ferrari crash

  19-06-2026 13:18 via dailymail.com
  
  Michail Antonio, 36, will stand trial at Birmingham Magistrates' Court for failing to give information relating to the idenfication of the driver of a Lamborghini which was clocked speeding.
  
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• Inmates who murdered infamous child killer Kyle Bevan in his cell will never be released

  19-06-2026 13:16 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Convicted killers Mark Fellows, 45, Lee Newell, 57, and David Taylor, 64, stabbed Kyle Bevan to death at high-security HMP Wakefield
  
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• Tears of joy for Corbyn's shadow chancellor as he says Andy Burnham's by-election win is a chance to 'redistribute wealth'

  19-06-2026 13:14 via dailymail.com
  
  John McDonnell - who served as shadow chancellor under Jeremy Corbyn - became tearful on LBC as he watched footage of Andy Burnham's victory speech.
  
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• My dear friend Roy Hattersley helped save the Labour Party. What a shame his (and my) insane commitment to Sheffield Wednesday inflicted so much pain and punishment...

  19-06-2026 13:14 via dailymail.com
  
  It's funny how sometimes you can have fallen out with someone in the past, and then come together later and recognise that you have so much in common.
  
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• US-Iran peace deal is a 'betrayal' of my people, says Tehran's exiled Crown Prince

  19-06-2026 13:13 via dailymail.com
  
  Reza Pahlavi said that the tens of thousands of Iranians who were killed in January for demonstrating against the regime had 'not died for a nuclear deal or the Strait of Hormuz'.
  
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• Real-life Emmerdale couple pay tribute after death of ‘dear friend’ and colleague

  19-06-2026 13:13 via metro.co.uk
  
  The couple are best known for their roles in Emmerdale Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)Emmerdale’s Laura Norton and Mark Jordon have paid tribute to a ‘dear friend’ following his death.Laura and Mark have two children together who both have Usher Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that primarily causes a combination of balance issues, hearing loss and vision loss.The couple are hugely passionate about raising awareness for the condition, and for the past few years have hosted a Cure
  
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• Cheapest holiday destinations in July 2026 with return flights from £76

  19-06-2026 13:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  According to the Skyscanner comparison site holidaymakers can jet off on a summer break for less than £80 - and they shared the cheapest day to travel
  
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• Arsenal in talks to sign wonderkid dubbed the ‘next Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’

  19-06-2026 13:06 via metro.co.uk
  
  Khvicha Kvaratskhelia made 30 goal contributions in 48 games last season for PSG (Photo: Getty Images)Arsenal’s pursuit of PSG superstar Khvicha Kvaratskheli may have gone cold but Mikel Arteta is in talks to sign a teenager dubbed the ‘next Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’.With a Premier League title to defend next season, Arteta is looking to strengthen his squad this summer transfer window, with a new left-winger the top priority.With the futures of Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Tro
  
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• 'Kickstarting UK economy will determine who resides in No 10 - and for how long'

  19-06-2026 13:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Record government borrowing for May and £377million a day in debt interest payments mean whoever runs the country is hemmed in from the start
  
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• POLL OF THE DAY: Would Andy Burnham as prime minister make Britain a better place to live?

  19-06-2026 13:03 via dailymail.com
  
  Andy Burnham says Labour has a 'final chance to change' after his decisive win in the Makerfield by-election set up a showdown with Sir Keir Starmer .
  
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• I couldn’t come out to my wife – so I let fate do it for me

  19-06-2026 13:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  There was no sense of judgment or interrogation, just pure love (Picture: Jess Clodfelter)As my partner, Emily, and I were putting away laundry one Sunday, she paused and turned to me with a sweet smile on her face.‘I’ve been looking at the updates to your new website; I noticed it said you’re non-binary. Is that how you identify?’There was no sense of judgment or interrogation, just pure love. A month or two earlier, I’d updated my professional website with &
  
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• Doom and Wolfenstein 3D composer Bobby Prince dies aged 81

  19-06-2026 13:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Bobby Prince’s score for Doom was inducted into the US National Recording Registry last monthBobby Prince, the composer behind the iconic score for 1993’s original Doom, has died at the age of 81. The original Doom is one of the most influential games of all time, and a big part of its magic was the soundtrack. Developed by id Software, the 1993 title is widely regarded as the ‘father’ of first-person shooters, and its rock-inspired soundtrack went a long way t
  
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• The healthiest kebabs, ranked by a nutritionist: From a greasy döner to a succulent chicken shish, how does YOUR Friday night favourite fare?

  19-06-2026 12:59 via dailymail.com
  
  Kebabs are often criticised for their high fat and salt content, but nutritionists say they can be a better option than many people realise - if you order wisely.
  
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• M25 traffic live: Motorway at standstill and 90 minute delays after serious crash

  19-06-2026 12:52 via mirror.co.uk
  
  National Highways have warned drivers to avoid the the M25 in Kent after an caravan overturned causing traffic chaos with delays of up to two hours and several lanes closed
  
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• Women fighting for life after telegraph pole falls on them at busy train station

  19-06-2026 12:49 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A telegraph pole with live electricity wires fell onto two women at a busy train station in Rhondda, Wales, leaving the pair fighting for their lives in hospital
  
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• Why is it so hot in the UK? Scientists blame an expanding plume of warm air from Europe for the latest heatwave - as forecasters predict highs of 34°C

  19-06-2026 12:49 via dailymail.com
  
  The UK is in the middle of yet another heatwave, with parts of the country expected to hit 34°C. So, what's behind this intense heat? According to the Met Office, the UK is caught between two air masses.
  
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• Notting Hill £1.2m house owner wins two-year £10,000 planning battle with council over wooden screen he erected to stop neighbours overlooking his roof terrace

  19-06-2026 12:49 via dailymail.com
  
  Dr Michael Young was granted permission to construct the fence in 2019 after his roof's existing metal railings raised privacy concerns between himself and his neighbour.
  
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• Ashley Cain was 'secretly sacked from BBC job last year for being drunk on set' as bosses say vetting processes on the star 'clearly failed' after his misogynistic tweets were revealed

  19-06-2026 12:49 via dailymail.com
  
  Ashley Cain was secretly sacked from a BBC job last year for being drunk on set before being replaced by another presenter, a new report claims.
  
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• Brooklyn Beckham leaves his family out in the cold as he rivals dad David's ice cream advert in clip with a telling song about a new life in the US - days after cashing in on their feud

  19-06-2026 12:48 via dailymail.com
  
  Brooklyn Beckham showed once again that anything his family does he can try and do better, as he rivalled his father David's ice cream adverts in a new video.
  
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• Michail Antonio tells court he 'almost died' as motoring conviction quashed

  19-06-2026 12:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Ex-West Ham United striker Michail Antonio's super car was clocked speeding at 50mph in a 40mph in Birmingham but he said it had been given to a car company to arrange a sale
  
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• Husbands and boyfriends dragged to see Harry Styles play Wembley instead of watching England in the World Cup turn to ingenious ruses to keep up with the action

  19-06-2026 12:46 via dailymail.com
  
  Most football-loving husbands and boyfriends will have been overjoyed to learn that their beloved other halves had got them tickets to a fixture at Wembley Stadium - but it was to see Harry Styles.
  
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• Where to shop Zara Tindall’s exact Ascot sunglasses as she re-wears her favourite pair

  19-06-2026 12:45 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Zara Tindall has been wearing the same pair of sunglasses on repeat over the years, making them her go-to pair for occasions like Royal Ascot and Cheltenham Festival
  
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• Princess Catherine greeted with kiss at Royal Ascot, then people realise who it is

  19-06-2026 12:44 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Royal fans were wowed by Princess Kate's appearance at Royal Ascot on Thursday. The Princess of Wales was warmly greeted by a man with a kiss on the cheek - and now the identity of the man has been revealed
  
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• How an Irishwoman accused of stealing AU$1.7m from her billionaire boss lived the high life for years... and the long and LAVISH list of luxury items she allegedly spent her longtime employer's cash on - before ending up in a maximum security Sydney priso

  19-06-2026 12:35 via dailymail.com
  
  Annalouise Spence appeared in court via videolink yesterday and cried as the judge heard that her husband had offered the AU$1million surety to secure bail.
  
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• Ashley Cain tweet scandal as BBC bosses axe show over 'unacceptable' posts

  19-06-2026 12:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Former Celebrity Masterchef contestant Ashley Cain's BBC documentary has been axed following accusations about his social media accounts
  
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• Lidl's £5 school uniform deal returns to all stores from June 25

  19-06-2026 12:23 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The supermarket has confirmed its affordable uniform will return to stores next Thursday
  
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• Kanye West trying to convince authorities to let him perform in UK again

  19-06-2026 12:18 via metro.co.uk
  
  Kanye West wants to return to the UK despite visa denial (Picture: Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)Kanye West is already planning his return to the UK, despite being denied his visa for Wireless festival after antisemitic rants.The rapper, who now goes by Ye, became the centre of huge backlash when he was announced as the headliner to the London festival this summer.In recent years, he’s become known for making antisemitic, racist, sexist, and homophobic comments, which he
  
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• Kanye West ‘determined to perform in UK again’ after Wireless ban

  19-06-2026 12:18 via metro.co.uk
  
  Kanye West wants to return to the UK despite visa denial (Picture: Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)Kanye West is already planning his return to the UK, despite being denied his visa for Wireless festival after antisemitic rants.The rapper, who now goes by Ye, became the centre of huge backlash when he was announced as the headliner to the London festival this summer.In recent years, he’s become known for making antisemitic, racist, sexist, and homophobic comments, which he
  
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• Boy, 3, 'attacked by at least one crocodile' after being 'thrown into zoo pit by man with learning difficulties who broke away from carers' - as suspect 'not fit for interview' is bailed

  19-06-2026 12:17 via dailymail.com
  
  Tearful witnesses have described seeing the child suffering a broken arm and pelvis in the fall before the owner's 'heroic' wife leapt in to rescue him in Cambridgeshire yesterday.
  
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• Andy Burnham vows new Left-wing 'path for Britain' after by-election triumph - as deluded Starmer 'fights on'

  19-06-2026 12:17 via dailymail.com
  
  Andy Burnham secured a majority of 9,000 votes over Reform in a result that sparked tears of joy from Left-wingers - who now hope to force far more extreme tax and spend policies.
  
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• Putin's nuclear-powered Skyfall missile 'spews radiation as it flies' and is a 'fairly useless, environmental nightmare'

  19-06-2026 12:16 via dailymail.com
  
  Their modelling found the missile's reactor design is likely to release large amounts of radioactive material in its exhaust.
  
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• Prince William will only attend the World Cup if England or Scotland make the final

  19-06-2026 12:16 via dailymail.com
  
  The Prince of Wales, who is president of the Football Association, is not planning to attend any games at the World Cup unless England or Scotland get to the final.
  
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• Doctor warning for Brits taking sertraline, citalopram, escitalopram or fluoxetine

  19-06-2026 12:16 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Millions of people taking antidepressants in the UK have been issued a warning by a doctor
  
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• Indian rapist is jailed for six years after attack that left victim 'suicidal' as police hunt two other suspects who have fled the UK

  19-06-2026 12:15 via dailymail.com
  
  Nitesh Nitesh, 20, raped his victim in Bristol city centre in the early hours of March 29.
  
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• Royal gardener reveals what Prince William was like growing up

  19-06-2026 12:13 via metro.co.uk
  
  Prince William will celebrate his birthday on Sunday (Picture: Getty Images)Prince William turns 44 this weekend, and as we did in January with his wife, Kate Middleton, we’ve taken a trip down memory lane.So, for those nosy about what William was like in his younger years, you’ve come to the right place.Jack Stooks, a former royal gardener who worked for the royal family for over two decades, has shared some insight about the future King.Speaking to Smooth Spins, he unpacked plenty
  
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• Makerfield by-election result live: Starmer 'will stand' in Labour leader battle after landslide Burnham win

  19-06-2026 12:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election with 24,927 votes - giving him a majority of 9,231. Reform's Robert Kenyon was a distant second with 15,696 votes
  
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• Inside Lidl's first-ever PUB: Discount supermarket chain opens £500,000 60-seat bar selling beer, wine and spirits called The Middle Ale

  19-06-2026 12:12 via dailymail.com
  
  With its colour scheme of red, yellow and blue, it could not be clearer who owns the newest pub in Dundonald, Northern Ireland, which opened to punters today.
  
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• Martin Lewis reveals top 10 firms it pays to haggle with and save money

  19-06-2026 12:11 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Money guru Martin Lewis has given his must-do tips on getting a better deal from your insurance, TV firm and others - plus a call centre claim that "sent chills through me"
  
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• 'Parasite' son who spun 'disgraceful' web of lies to claim siblings' inheritance for himself is ordered out of family home and hit with £265,000 court bill

  19-06-2026 12:07 via dailymail.com
  
  Robert Chung, 62, claimed he was promised that he alone would inherit his parents' three-bedroom house because he moved back in while he was in his 30s to care for them in their old age.
  
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• Japanese mayor sparks controversy... by taking maternity leave

  19-06-2026 12:03 via dailymail.com
  
  Shoko Kawata, the mayor of Yawata in the west of Japan , revealed in May that she would be taking eight weeks off before and after giving birth to her baby.
  
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