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• ADHD charity complains about Channel 4 documentary

  19-08-2026 20:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One newspaper calls Channel 4’s The Great ADHD Myth? "the most controversial show of the year".
  
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• Rob Rinder announces dad’s death aged 73 after being diagnosed with ‘poorly understood’ illness

  20-08-2026 09:14 via metro.co.uk
  
  Rob Rinder announced his dad’s death to his followers online (Picture: Shutterstock/Rob Rinder)Rob Rinder has revealed that his dad has died at the age of 73 after being diagnosed with an illness that has been ‘desperately under-researched’.The author, TV judge and criminal barrister shared the news with his followers that David Rinder, who worked as a London black cab driver for over 40 years, has died.David had been living with Lewy body dementia, leading Rob to become a voc
  
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• Top cop 'unashamedly apologises' to Lily Hooper's family after they were mistakenly told the teenage hiker had been found alive - only to be given devastating news 10 minutes later

  20-08-2026 09:09 via dailymail.com
  
  The experienced hiker was last seen leaving her parents' home on Burragorang Road at Oakdale, south-west of Sydney, at about 8am lastWednesday.
  
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• Brooklyn Beckham shows off completely erased tattoo in savage dig at mum Victoria

  20-08-2026 09:08 via metro.co.uk
  
  Brooklyn Beckham got the ‘mama’s boy’ stamp in a typewriter-style font over his heart in 2017 (Picture: Brooklyn Beckham/Instagram)Brooklyn Beckham has given his followers a closer look at the tattoo which has completely covered the dedication to his mum Victoria Beckham.The 27-year-old eldest son of the Beckham power couple had previously shown a glimpse of the almost-gone tattoo tribute to his estranged mum.But amid their ongoing rift, Brooklyn has now unveiled an elaborate
  
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• Labor's huge super shake-up explained: What it means for your retirement: Peter van Onselen

  20-08-2026 09:03 via dailymail.com
  
  Labor's 'free' super advice is a sales pitch paid for by you.
  
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• GCSE results day 2026 - live: Timings and grade boundaries as nervous students wait

  20-08-2026 09:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  School students will collect their results from from around 8am, with results available online to some from 11am
  
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• Travelodge boss Jo Boydell steps down amid fallout from hotel room sexual assault

  20-08-2026 08:58 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Jo Boydell was heavily criticised for how she handled an incident where a guest at Travelodge in Maidenhead, Berkshire, was sexually assaulted by a man given a key card to her room
  
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• End of Harry and Meghan's American dream? How US ambitions faltered amid doomed Hollywood deals

  20-08-2026 08:55 via dailymail.com
  
  Six years on and a string of abandoned projects later, Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK.
  
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• Are you smarter than a GCSE student? Try these 6 maths questions aimed at teens

  20-08-2026 08:54 via mirror.co.uk
  
  GCSE results day is finally here – and it's a time full of emotion for teenagers. So if you think you're smarter than a 16-year-old, see if you can solve these 6 maths questions
  
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• NATO fighters jets scrambled from Europe as Russia launches onslaught on Kyiv

  20-08-2026 08:50 via mirror.co.uk
  
  NATO fighter jets took off from Poland and Romania following massive strikes by Russia on Kyiv where at least 12 people were killed and dozens injured
  
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• Australia's $1trillion debt disaster: How Labor and the Coalition blew the nation's fortune - and have left young Aussies to pay the staggering bill for decades: Peter van Onselen

  20-08-2026 08:50 via dailymail.com
  
  One trillion dollars used to be a number large enough to induce a cold sweat. In Canberra, it now barely raises a shrug.
  
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• Asylum seekers given leaflet explaining sex and consent guidance in UK

  20-08-2026 08:42 via metro.co.uk
  
  The document was released this week (Picture: Gov UK)Asylum seekers in the UK have been given a document detailing ‘rules and expectations’ of living in the UK, including sex and consent.The guidance forms part of a Home Office document entitled ‘Understanding behaviours and expectations in the UK’, which also provides guidance on gender equality and respect in public.The nine-page document says it is to help ‘understand what is expected of you when living in the U
  
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• Harry beams after announcing he and Meghan will to move to UK in DAYS with Archie and Lilibet to attend British school: Surprised Royal camp says 'no alteration' to Megxit deal 

  20-08-2026 08:34 via dailymail.com
  
  It is understood that while he 'welcomes' the chance to see Harry and his family in a private and personal capacity, the King is clear that there will be 'no alteration' to the Duke and Duchess's role.
  
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• Ian Wright reveals fear over Myles Lewis-Skelly transfer to Man Utd or Chelsea

  20-08-2026 08:33 via metro.co.uk
  
  Myles Lewis-Skelly insists he is happy at Arsenal (Credits: Frankie OKeeffe/PPAUK)Ian Wright fears Myles Lewis-Skelly’s status as a homegrown player could influence Arsenal’s openness to a shock sale in the closing weeks of the transfer window.The Gunners are primed to continue their summer spending after agreeing a £51 million fee with Aston Villa for Ezri Konsa.With Christos Tzolis and Bruno Guimaraes already having added to a formidable squad, reports claim the Premier Leag
  
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• End of Harry and Meghan's American dream: How US ambitions failed amid doomed Hollywood deals

  20-08-2026 08:32 via dailymail.com
  
  Six years on and a string of abandoned projects later, Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK.
  
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• 'America grew weary of Harry and Meghan - move back to Britain will provide a royal reset'

  20-08-2026 08:31 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Opinion: After six years in America, Harry and Meghan’s fading commercial clout has made a return to Britain look like an attempt to revive the royal connection that made them valuable in the first place.
  
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• Heavy rain sweeping across UK sparks fears of flash flooding

  20-08-2026 08:27 via metro.co.uk
  
  Some areas could see torrential rain and treacherous driving conditions (Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to sweep across the UK, with warnings of flash flooding and travel disruption in place.A Met Office yellow thunderstorm warning is in place across northern England and north Wales on Thursday.The wet weather is then expected to push south and east, bringing downpours to parts of Wales, the Midlands, East Anglia and southern England.Some areas could se
  
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• Hannah McGuire's killer found not guilty of raping student - but the jury was not told he was a murderer

  20-08-2026 08:26 via dailymail.com
  
  The killer of beloved teacher's aide Hannah McGuire has been acquitted of raping a teenager in the months before he murdered her.
  
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• Daniel Andrews and Jacinta Allan to be called before royal commission into Victoria's construction sector: 'Nobody is off limits'

  20-08-2026 08:23 via dailymail.com
  
  Jacinta Allan and Daniel Andrews could be called as witnesses for the Royal Commission into Victoria's construction sector.
  
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• GCSE results day 2026 - live: Grade boundaries and resit options as students find out their grades

  20-08-2026 08:17 via mirror.co.uk
  
  School students will collect their results from from around 8am, with results available online to some from 11am
  
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• Trump pick to lead FDA was architect of Joe Rogan-backed policy to promote psychedelics

  20-08-2026 08:15 via dailymail.com
  
  Rogan had called the President's attention to psychedelics by texting him a message with statistics about how ibogaine could help reduce opioid addiction.
  
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• I told friends my 8st weight loss was down to quitting alcohol but I lied

  20-08-2026 08:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Karen told everyone she was making healthier choices and had stopped drinking
  
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• Aussie couple blasts 'heartless' council over rule that stops them from living on their property

  20-08-2026 08:04 via dailymail.com
  
  Kimberlee and Amanda Murdoch were in the process of moving into their new home when it burned down in July. Now, they have been told they cannot stay in a caravan on the land.
  
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• Surrogate who refused to abort baby in fresh battle with biological parents over child's NAME

  20-08-2026 08:03 via dailymail.com
  
  The surrogate has called the newborn Gabriel, while the couple has referred to the baby boy as Rumi in court filings.
  
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• Royal Mail warning over severe delays for sending to region

  20-08-2026 08:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Royal Mail has issued a warning to customers sending parcels and letters
  
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• GCSE results: How Prince Harry, Prince William and Kate Middleton faired in exams - and the royal who failed

  20-08-2026 08:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  As students across the UK prepare to open their GCSE exam results, it's worth remembering even the royal family were once in their position - and some were far more academically inclined than others
  
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• ‘Plague of mice infested my home before rats flooded the kitchen – we’re living in fear’

  20-08-2026 08:00 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 mum whose family is living in a rat-infested home that has stopped them using the kitchen has said her children are traumatised.Stephanie Hamilton, 37, claims her family first battled a plague of mice for years after moving into their flat in Islington, London, in 2016.But last year the mice problem was replaced by a scourge of rats, yet her housing associ
  
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• M&S revives cult St Michael label in new Aries collaboration

  20-08-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
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  Marks & Spencer has just announced a new fashion collection, just in time for an autumn wardrobe refresh. It’s teamed up with London streetwear label Aries to create a 26-piece line-up that you need to know about. Aries was founded by Sofia Prantera in 2012 and has become a big
  
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• All Emmerdale spoilers for next week as ill-fated wedding becomes the scene of death and carnage

  20-08-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  All roads lead here (Picture: ITV/Shutterstock)All of the scheming, plotting and manipulation comes to a head in Emmerdale next week.The day of Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley) and Joe Tate’s (Ned Porteous) wedding finally arrives, meaning her escape with Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle) is imminent, and Caleb Miligan (William Ash) can barely wait to gloat to Joe of the chaos he’s created in an effort to destroy his life; but will he get the chance when things go horrifi
  
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• All EastEnders spoilers for next week as Denise has hope at last after big breakthrough

  20-08-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  A dangerous week for all (Picture: BBC)A desperate search for a medical intervention, a husband dedicated to lifting his wife and a young girl falling deeper into the trap of a creepy copper in next week’s EastEnders.Denise Fox’s (Diane Parish) brave battle with cancer rages on next week, though it soon becomes clear that without a stem cell donor, she’s on borrowed time. As Kim Fox (Tameka Empson) discovers that Denise has a half-brother, Darnell Larson Jr (Christop
  
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