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• '3D printer made my new knees': Opera singer dancing for joy after operation

  05-03-2015 23:52 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Paula Anglin is performing once again and has also been coaching other singers in Spain and Finland
  
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• Hollywood star transformed into Marilyn Monroe for film and nobody recognises her

  29-07-2026 10:39 via metro.co.uk
  
  Dakota Johnson has transformed into Marilyn Monroe for a new film (Picture: Genesis/Getty)Dakota Johnson has undergone a striking transformation to play one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons – and the first glimpse is enough to make you do a double take.The 36-year-old actress swaps her brunette locks for Marilyn Monroe’s unmistakable platinum blonde curls in Flesh Impact, a new short film written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal.In the newly released first-look image, Johns
  
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• Family’s relief at conviction of ‘Frankenstein’ who said killing was better than sex

  29-07-2026 10:29 via metro.co.uk
  
  Allan Grimson has been convicted of historic sexual offences, putting paid to his chances of freedom (Picture: PA)For 40 years the parents of a Royal Navy sailor have suspected they know their son’s killer.Simon Parkes was just 18 when he vanished in Gibraltar without a trace during the final leg of a worldwide deployment on HMS Illustrious in 1986.His body has never been found and, desperate for closure, his parents Margaret and David are convinced he was murdered by serial killer Allan
  
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• Andy Burnham's 'cross-party talks' on social care farce: Neither Kemi Badenoch nor Ed Davey can attend after 'being given just 18 hours' notice' - while Nigel Farage is snubbed

  29-07-2026 10:26 via dailymail.com
  
  The Prime Minister wants to build a 'spirit of collaboration' on tackling the social care crisis and vowed to expend 'whatever political capital I have' on fixing the system.
  
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• Tragedy as girl, 9, dies in hospital days after mother killed in horror crash

  29-07-2026 10:24 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Nine-year-old Irena (Ira) Mereacre has been named locally as the second victim of the crash in County Cavan in Ireland which also claimed the life of her mother, 53-year-old Nell Raven
  
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• Doctor 'accidentally glued four-year-old girl's eyelids together'

  29-07-2026 10:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A four-year-old girl was left with her eyelids glued together in the 'extremely distressing' incident at Crumlin Hospital, Dublin - her family has now been handed £12,000 in compensation
  
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• Tyrone’s dad unleashes his horror in Coronation Street as he makes deadly threat to Cassie

  29-07-2026 10:11 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ross Burfield is a dangerous man (Picture: ITV)The following article contains spoilers from the episode of Coronation Street dated July 29. It hasn’t aired on ITV1 yet, but can be viewed on ITVX and YouTube.
  Tyrone Dobbs’ (Alan Halsall) father, Ross Wilkes (Ian Burfield), has unleashed a deadly threat to Cassie Plummer (Claire Sweeney) ahead of her Coronation Street exit.Ross arrived in Weatherfield a couple of weeks ago after Ruby Dobbs (Billie Naylor) and Hope Stape (Isabella Flan
  
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• Powerball winner suffered unexpected dark side after 40p ticket landed him £23m

  29-07-2026 10:08 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Timothy Schultz won a huge amount of money while playing the Powerball in 1999 and the content creator has now revealed what he would tell his younger self if he could
  
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• Zack Polanski repeatedly refuses to apologise for guillotine T-shirt post

  29-07-2026 10:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Zack Polanski said he had 'shared inadvertently' the image on Instagram, which featured a man wearing a black T-shirt with the message 'We’re only making plans for Nigel' and an image of a guillotine
  
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• UK weather maps show 11 counties at 35C or more as heatwave reaches 36C today

  29-07-2026 10:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Weather forecasting models show temperatures could reach 36C today after the Met Office said heatwave conditions would return for some parts of the UK this week
  
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• The simple thing that can turn around a bad day for four in five Brits

  29-07-2026 10:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The research also explored how EV drivers feel about home charging after switching, with 81% finding it easier than expected and almost all (98%) saying it quickly became part of their routine
  
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• EastEnders ‘confirms’ Joel’s attackers as two key suspects enter the mix

  29-07-2026 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Joel Marshall’s attackers may have just been revealed (Picture: BBC / Metro)EastEnders spoilers follow for Wednesday’s (July 29) episode, which can now be streamed on BBC iPlayer. The episode in question will air at 7:30pm.The mystery of who attacked Joel Marshall (Max Murray) has significantly deepened after two unexpected characters entered the fray as potential prime suspects.
  Joel, as fans are aware, was brutally attacked last week.
  The incident came just 45 minutes after a
  
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• Tree surgeon and his wife found dead in secluded cottage in possible 'murder-suicide'

  29-07-2026 09:51 via dailymail.com
  
  The bodies of Stacy Mair, 35, and a 43-year-old man understood to be her ex-husband Jim Mair were discovered at an isolated cottage near Houston, Renfrewshire, just before 8am on Monday.
  
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• Jared Leto is accused of sexual misconduct by four women who claim Oscar-winner assaulted them as teens

  29-07-2026 09:47 via dailymail.com
  
  Four women have accused Jared Leto of criminal sexual misconduct, with the alleged offences having taken place when they were teenagers.
  
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• Zack Polanski says he won’t apologise to Farage over guillotine T-shirt post

  29-07-2026 09:46 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 PageZack Polanski has refused to apologise after he shared an image to his Instagram page featuring a man in a T-shirt that appeared to threaten Nigel Farage.The Green Party leader also accused Farage of being ‘fundamentally dishonest’ in the way he responded to the post and said he himself had been put in a ‘dangerous spot’ due to Reform
  
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• New Spain warning as people told 'take extreme precautions'

  29-07-2026 09:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A new alert has been issued in Spain
  
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• France wildfires live: Heatwave to peak with 41C blast and winds fanning flames

  29-07-2026 09:45 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Flames have forced the evacuation of thousands of tourists from the Atlantic Coast to the north-west of Bordeaux with between 500 and 1,000 firefighters deployed in the Gironde region
  
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• The ‘unfashionable’ beauty trend that makes Gen Z think you’re ancient

  29-07-2026 09:42 via metro.co.uk
  
  Do you have eyeshadow in your makeup bag? (Picture: Getty Images)‘I love your eyeshadow,’ a young hairdresser told me, as she massaged shampoo into my scalp.I smiled, thanked her, and was about to reel off the exact shade of the Hourglass Scattered Light glitter I was wearing, when she said: ‘But, you know nobody wears eyeshadow anymore, right?’Her tone wasn’t harsh; she was trying to be helpful (I think), but the way she said it made me feel about 100 years old, b
  
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• The UK’s ‘best hidden beach’ is up north – and it’s not Bamburgh

  29-07-2026 09:30 via metro.co.uk
  
  It’s known for incredible sunsets (Picture: Getty Images)As an island nation, the UK is spoiled for choice when it comes to beaches.With a debated coastline spanning anywhere between 7,723 and 12,251 miles, we’re blessed with long stretches of rocky coves and sandy shores.But often, the focus is placed on southern spots, in Cornwall and Devon, Brighton and Kent.Rightly so. These beaches should be celebrated. However, it sometimes means that places further up the map don’t get
  
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• Prolific British actor Tom Chadbon who starred in Doctor Who and Game of Thrones dies aged 80

  29-07-2026 09:28 via metro.co.uk
  
  British screen star Tom Chadbon has died (Picture: fantomevents)Tom Chadbon, best known for his roles in major shows like Doctor Who and Game of Thrones, has died.The British actor’s death, aged 80, was announced by Fantom Events, of whom he was a client. They said in a statement: ‘We are sorry to hear the news that Tom Chadbon passed away last weekend.‘Tom was a familiar face to many from his numerous television and film credits, including Doctor Who, Jame
  
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• France wildfires live: Heatwave to peak with 41C blast fanning flames near Bordeaux

  29-07-2026 09:27 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Flames have forced the evacuation of thousands of tourists from the Atlantic Coast to the north-west of Bordeaux with between 500 and 1,000 firefighters deployed in the Gironde region
  
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• Should Andy Burnham get an electric car? It would be £9,000 a year cheaper to commute between No10 North and Westminster in an EV than by train

  29-07-2026 09:17 via dailymail.com
  
  The Prime Minister, who champions public transport, is set to run up a significant bill if he travels between offices by rail.
  
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• Russia on fire as Ukraine launches huge strike hitting country's 'Amazon' and port

  29-07-2026 09:16 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Ukraine has attacked 11 Wildberries logistics facilities this month, the most recent was on Ryazan, 115 miles southeast of Moscow with six people injured in the strike
  
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• Britain's 'death day': Could deaths outnumbering births trigger spiralling debt - or a surprising economic boom?

  29-07-2026 09:15 via dailymail.com
  
  Britain has just crossed its demographic tipping point. As deaths permanently outnumber births, experts warn of spiralling debt, school closures and today's children working until age 75.
  
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• 'I lost 4st in 6 months by changing how I plate food – I feel stronger than in my 20s'

  29-07-2026 09:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: James Shadbolt, 40, spoke about his incredible weight loss journey where he dropped nearly 4st in six months – and it all began with a huge wake-up call
  
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• Mateus Fernandes injury update amid concern over £85m Tottenham signing

  29-07-2026 09:08 via metro.co.uk
  
  Mateus Fernandes joined Tottenham from West Ham earlier this summer (Picture: Getty)Tottenham have played down fears Mateus Fernandes has suffered a significant injury on the club’s pre-season tour.Spurs made a significant statement of ambition earlier this month by fending off competition from the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal to sign the Portugal international for a fee of £85 million.Roberto De Zerbi has been able to offer fans a glimpse of an exciting new midfield partn
  
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• James Bond and Doctor Who star Tom Chadbon dies as tributes flood in to veteran actor

  29-07-2026 09:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Game of Thrones and Doctor Who star Tom Chadbon has died at the age of 80, with tributes flooding in for the legendary character actor
  
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• BBC radio star ‘struggling to hold it together’ after being replaced by Naga Munchetty

  29-07-2026 09:06 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 PageLongtime Radio 5 Live presenter Rachel Burden was nearly overcome with emotion as she announced she will be stepping down from the job after 15 years.BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty is set to replace her, after announcing this week that she will be leaving the Beeb’s flagship red sofa after nearly two decades. Munchetty will take over the radio
  
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• Search for British professional surfer missing off coast of Portugal

  29-07-2026 09:03 via metro.co.uk
  
  Rescue crews are looking for the British surfer near Arrifana beach in Portugal (Picture: Getty Images)The search for a British professional surfer who disappeared while paddleboarding off the coast of Portugal has resumed today.Rescue crews are looking for Arran Strong, 28, who vanished in the Atlantic Ocean near Arrifana, a popular surfing destination on Portugal’s west coast, on Monday morning.The alarm was raised shortly after 11.30am after Arran became separated from his board around
  
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• CHANGE fitness boss and Milky Lane co-founder Pete Haselhurst charged with extortion, stalking and drug offences after Gold Coast dawn raid - as police hunt two men over alleged debt demands

  29-07-2026 09:03 via dailymail.com
  
  Fitness empire boss Pete Haselhurst has been charged with extortion, stalking and drug possession after two men 'known to police' allegedly flew in to the Gold Coast to confront a terrified couple.
  
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