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• 3 items you should 'never' plug into extension leads

  05-06-2026 12:14 via mirror.co.uk
  
  An energy efficiency expert has issued a stark warning
  
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• 'Shocked' relatives of Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed break their silence as bitter family feud escalates, amid allegations of extortion, intimidation and assault

  05-06-2026 13:33 via dailymail.com
  
  What was supposed to be a heart-warming reunion has descended into a bitter family war, with accusations of violence, harassment and extortion now being traded between relatives.
  
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• Sikh celebration in Southampton is cancelled over safety fears after riots following Henry Nowak murder

  05-06-2026 13:32 via dailymail.com
  
  Southampton was rocked by violent disorder on Tuesday evening after Vickrum Digwa, 23, was jailed on Monday for a minimum of 21 years after he stabbed Henry to death last year.
  
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• Out-of-control robot karate kicks a child in the stomach while performing martial arts

  05-06-2026 13:31 via dailymail.com
  
  The robot wearing an afro wig was giving a unique martial arts demonstration to a crowd of onlookers at Urumqi Botanical Garden in Xinjiang, China.
  
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• Shock update on 2HD general manager Guy Ashford who groped female colleague Cheralyn Darcey at awards ceremony

  05-06-2026 13:29 via dailymail.com
  
  It comes after late night-presenter Cheralyn Darcey reported 2HD general manager Guy Ashford to management.
  
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• Labour leadership live: Starmer comes out fighting after Burnham pledge with warning of 'dangerous times'

  05-06-2026 13:24 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Number 10 has insisted Prime Minister Keir Starmer 'will not walk away' after Andy Burnham confirmed he was eyeing up the Labour leadership in an appearance on BBC Question Time
  
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• Huge rise in babies born by C-section on the NHS could be driven by 'fear'

  05-06-2026 13:21 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Fewer than half of babies in England are now born by vaginal birth where medics do not use instruments following a series of NHS maternity scandals
  
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• Almost 900,000 NHS prescription patients 'missing out' on huge savings

  05-06-2026 13:19 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Personal finance expert Martin Lewis has said 'We need to spread the word to anyone in England'
  
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• Sir Geoff Hurst warns 'use them or lose them' as two British fish & chips shops closing every day

  05-06-2026 13:18 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Around 1,500 fish and chips shops have turned off their fryers for good in the past three years and now national icon Sir Geoff Hurst is determined to save the British staple
  
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• 'I had a near-death experience and was shown the future in Heaven – it isn't pretty'

  05-06-2026 13:14 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Heather Mae, an atheist, claims she experienced Heaven and was shown chilling visions of humanity's future during a near-death experience
  
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• Moment arsonists pour petrol over car at family home of left-wing politician and then set it ablaze - as police probe 'targeted attack'

  05-06-2026 13:12 via dailymail.com
  
  CCTV shows the moment two hooded men pour petrol over the top of a black Lexus outside Salma Yaqoob's family home in Birmingham on Wednesday night.
  
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• British tourist ‘tries to drown woman before attacking child’ on Benidorm beach

  05-06-2026 13:11 via metro.co.uk
  
  The unnamed man is said to have gone berserk at Poniente Beach, Benidorm’s longest and largest beach (Picture: Getty Images)A British tourist has been arrested accused of trying to drown a stranger in the sea at a Benidorm beach and then attacking a child.The 44-year-old, who was staying at a hotel in the Costa Blanca resort, is reportedly being held in hospital pending a psychiatric evaluation following the horror incident.He was detained on suspicion of attempted homicide, wounding and
  
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• British man ‘tried to drown woman and suffocate boy in sand’ in Benidorm

  05-06-2026 13:11 via metro.co.uk
  
  The unnamed man is said to have gone berserk at Poniente Beach, Benidorm’s longest and largest beach (Picture: Getty Images)A British man has been arrested after two attacks on a beach in Benidorm.
  The 44-year-old is accused of trying to drown a woman and suffocate a boy on Poniente Beach.
  It is alleged that he grabbed the Norwegian 34-year-old woman’s neck and pushed her head under water while she was swimming with her boyfriend, who came to her rescue.
  He is then said to have grab
  
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• All you need to know as major NHS appointments change confirmed

  05-06-2026 13:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  New system promises to transform how millions access NHS healthcare
  
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• England World Cup 2026 squad to enjoy Florida night out with WAGs to 'unwind' before heading off to HQ

  05-06-2026 13:09 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Manager Thomas Tuchel plans to give the team some time off following their second warm-up game against Costa Rica on Wednesday with a source saying it will be chance to 'unwind' with loved ones
  
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• Binman settles debate over crisp and chocolate packets

  05-06-2026 13:09 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The UK consumes billions of crisps and chocolates each year, but there is no simple method to recycle their packets at home
  
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• 'Extremely intelligent' bear that can open windows attacks four in Japan

  05-06-2026 13:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Hunters and police in Fukushima, Japan are searching for a bear that attacked four people and escaped capture by unlocking a window after turning of a tap to have a drink
  
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• Aldi is giving away £100 vouchers — but only to certain shoppers

  05-06-2026 13:06 via metro.co.uk
  
  Aldi is helping customers save on their shopping (Picture: Bloomberg via Getty Images)Key PointsAI-generated content
  Aldi offers £100 digital vouchers weekly through its Mamia New Parent Fund, helping families with baby-related expensesTo enter, new parents must email proof of a Mamia purchase, and winners are selected weekly for a yearThe scheme aims to support families amidst rising living costs, excluding Stage 1 Infant Milk from eligible purchasesCreated with AI assistance. Quality as
  
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• Pension poverty risk as many 'face £13,400-a-year retirement'

  05-06-2026 13:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The alert comes after a major new Scottish Widows report
  
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• The ultimate guide to self-tan – prep, application and top tips from a tanning expert

  05-06-2026 13:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  These tips and tricks will give you the ‘just been on holiday’ glow. (Picture: Metro/Getty)
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  There’s nothing like the confidence boost of a good tan. Sunkissed limbs and a healthy glow can be transformative, but living in the UK, getting one naturally is out of the question. With summer on its way, holidays and
  
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• There’s an unexpected consequence of the Renters’ Rights Act that’s failing tenants

  05-06-2026 12:58 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Renters’ Rights Act has given tenants greater protections – at a cost. (Picture: Getty Images)Since the Renters’ Rights Act came into force on May 1, a new dawn has risen for tenants; one of greater security.The landmark legislation, which is the most significant shake-up to renting since the introduction of the Housing Act in 1988, has done away with no-fault evictions, competitive bidding wars, and steep rent increases.Landlords will now no longer be able to hike up your
  
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• Illegal traveller site that sprang up over Bank Holiday weekend is allowed to stay until 2029... over concerns that evicting occupants would make them homeless

  05-06-2026 12:58 via dailymail.com
  
  A Government planning inspector allowed an appeal for the camp in Blaby, Leicestershire, to remain because removing it would 'take away a settled base' for the traveller household there.
  
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• Rampaging Brit is subdued in Benidorm after 'trying to drown woman in the sea and suffocate child, five, in sand'

  05-06-2026 12:55 via dailymail.com
  
  A British tourist has been arrested after trying to drown a stranger in the sea at a Benidorm beach and then attacking a child.
  
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• Couple's adoption nightmare as daughter they believed was 12 turns out to be grown woman

  05-06-2026 12:55 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A 37-year-old woman tricked families into taking care of her while claiming she was escaping violent abuse and forced prostitution while posing as a 12-year-old girl.
  
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• Shocking drama about murder that horrified Britain flies up Netflix charts

  05-06-2026 12:49 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next PageA new Netflix drama about a shocking real-life murder has flown up the Netflix charts just one day after its release.Based on the true story of Rachel Nickell, The Witness follows her partner André Hanscombe (Jordan Bolger) and their two-year-old son, Alexander Louis (Jahsaiah Williams), as they come to terms with her murder.Rachel was just 23 years o
  
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• Man who burnt penis when coffee slid off tray says ‘life will never be the same’

  05-06-2026 12:46 via metro.co.uk
  
  Nicholas Gibbs was flying back to Heathrow from Las Vegas with his partner, Claire, in December 2025, when the lidless drink slid into his lap from a tray table (Picture: Hudgell Solicitors)A holidaymaker says his manhood ‘will never be the same’ after it was badly burned when a cup of hot coffee slid off the tray table and into his lap on a Virgin Atlantic flight.Nicholas Gibbs, 41, from Harpenden in Hertfordshire, was flying back from Las Vegas to Heathrow with his partner Claire
  
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• Coronation Street star confirms excitement for Leanne’s future after ‘miserable life’

  05-06-2026 12:42 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next PageLeanne Battersby (Jane Danson) has been through the wringer over the last few years in Coronation Street, but it seems the future will be more positive for the iconic character.Poor Leanne’s life fell apart when she was indoctrinated into a sinister cult in 2024, which led to the end of her relationship with Nick Tilsley (Ben Price). To rub salt into t
  
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• Steam Machine to launch summer 2026 but it’s going to be very expensive

  05-06-2026 12:41 via metro.co.uk
  
  A black box summer (Valve)Valve insists the Steam Machine and Steam Frame will launch this summer, as an insider claims the price will dwarf its original starting point. While the revamp of Valve’s Steam Machine seemed like an enticing proposition when it was announced in November, the PC console’s prospects have been soured by the ongoing RAM shortage. Valve’s plan was to launch the device, along with the Steam Frame VR headset, in early 2026. However, the memory sh
  
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• Moment brother of Henry Nowak killer holds Sikh ceremonial sword in 'road rage incident' outside temple - as fury grows at police 'two tier' response to his murder

  05-06-2026 12:37 via dailymail.com
  
  Gurpreet Digwa, 27, was seen with the bladed weapon beside a Mercedes A180 while arguing with a fellow motorist in Southampton last year.
  
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• Keir Starmer ally Lord Hermer suggests those who want to quit the ECHR are happy for Channel migrants to 'drown in the water'

  05-06-2026 12:36 via dailymail.com
  
  Richard Hermer, the Attorney General, made the remarks as he gave a forceful defence of Labour's commitment to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).
  
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