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• Andy Burnham's new work from home rules - your legal rights explained

  19-09-2026 12:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Following the announcement of Andy Burnham's government changing rules when it comes to working from home - employees have looked into their legal rights
  
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• M&S has reduced over 4,000 fashion items and these are the best buys under £35

  19-09-2026 20:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  I found the best M&S sale bargains from £10 and shoppers are snapping them up. (Picture: Metro/M&S/Getty)
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  M&S always does a good sale, and its latest range of clothing, shoes and accessories has huge discounts you won’t want to miss. It’s the perfect opportunity to snap up bargains and refresh your
  
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• Paul Merson slams Arsenal star for being ‘miles off it’ in Brighton defeat

  19-09-2026 19:52 via metro.co.uk
  
  Arteta’s side lost for the first time this season (Picture: Sports Press Photo/Shutterstock)Arsenal star Bruno Guimaraes was ‘miles off it’ in Arsenal’s heavy defeat to Brighton according to Paul Merson, who was surprised the midfielder was not hauled off at half-time.The Brazil international, signed from Newcastle United for £75million during the summer transfer window, started his first Premier League game for the club against Sunderland last week having recovere
  
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• Brutal storm batters Spain's Costa Blanca: Cars left submerged as torrential rain turns streets into rivers in Brit holiday hotspots

  19-09-2026 19:49 via dailymail.com
  
  The Costa Blanca was lashed by severe weather on Saturday morning as storms tore through the province of Alicante.
  
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• Meet America's bravest boyfriend: Notorious widow shacks up with wealthy Texas exec... as her mother's chilling revenge on ex-husband is revealed in documentary

  19-09-2026 19:48 via dailymail.com
  
  Dan Markel was gunned down outside his Tallahassee, Florida , home in 2014 while locked in a bitter custody battle for his two sons with his ex-wife Wendi Adelson.
  
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• Who is Lawrence Robb and is he leaving Emmerdale to do Strictly Come Dancing?

  19-09-2026 19:45 via metro.co.uk
  
  Lawrence will be taking part in this year’s Strictly (Picture: BBC / ITV / Metro)Lawrence Robb is swapping the fields of Emmerdale for the ballroom at Elstree as he gets set to compete for the glitterball trophy in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.
  The actor, 34, is one of several soap stars taking part in the BBC One dance competition, which returns to screens with brand new hosts in Josh Widdecombe, Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe, who replace long-time show presenters Tess Daly
  
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• Illegal immigrant rideshare driver, 36, alleged to have raped an underage girl in Maryland parking lot had prior sex abuse arrest in New York, as police fear more victims

  19-09-2026 19:37 via dailymail.com
  
  Abdoulaye Dia, 36, is facing a slew of charges for allegedly assaulting an underage girl on Tuesday. He was previously arrested in New York for a similar crime.
  
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• Diana still ‘deeply resented’ in Buckingham Palace, says David Dimbleby

  19-09-2026 19:37 via metro.co.uk
  
  David Dimbleby said Earl Spencer’s comments about how the Royal Family acted after Diana’s death will ‘reignite’ the resentment they had towards her (Picture: Bloomberg via Getty Images)Princess Diana remains ‘deeply resented’ by Buckingham Palace because of the adoration she gained from the public, according to David Dimbleby.The veteran BBC broadcaster, who covered the Royal Family for three decades as a journalist, said the resentment centred on the fact t
  
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• Man City fans fume after Arsenal star escapes red card against Brighton

  19-09-2026 19:34 via metro.co.uk
  
  Should Arsenal have had a man sent off against Brighton? (Photo: Getty)Declan Rice was somewhat fortunate not to be sent off during Arsenal’s 3-0 defeat at Brighton after kicking out at a rival player.Arsenal’s winning start to the season came to end in humiliating fashion as goals from Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andres gave the Seagulls a much deserved win on Saturday.The result means the Gunners have lost top spot in the Premier League, with Manchester City ahea
  
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• Republicans watch once untouchable seats crack as grim batch of polls reveal dark electoral forecast

  19-09-2026 19:27 via dailymail.com
  
  Polls from across America are painting a grim forecast for Republican candidates running in critical midterm election contests.
  
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• Trump says Greenland ‘agreement’ reached with Denmark over ‘security control’

  19-09-2026 19:26 via metro.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump boasted about the agreement and said it ‘completely’ addressed all the US’ concerns, but the Danish press claimed it was a diplomatic victory for their country (Picture: Reuters)Donald Trump says an agreement with Denmark that hands the US ‘permanent control’ over Greenland’s security will be ‘cherished’ by the American people.In a self-congratulatory post on Truth Social, the president said the deal ‘completely’ addressed
  
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• Second World War veteran who was Northern Ireland's oldest man is laid to rest as 'hero' after dying aged 107

  19-09-2026 19:23 via dailymail.com
  
  Mr Irwin, Northern Ireland 's oldest man, served in North Africa during the Second World War before playing an active role in his local commun
  
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• Mikel Arteta accuses Arsenal stars of ‘disrespect’ after brutal Brighton beating

  19-09-2026 19:19 via metro.co.uk
  
  Arsenal made too many ‘technical errors’ in their heavy defeat (Picture: Action Images via Reuters)Mikel Arteta accused his Arsenal players of disrespecting the ‘principles of play’ in their heavy defeat to Brighton.The Gunners’ 100 per cent start to the new Premier League season came to an abrupt halt on Saturday afternoon, losing 3-0 at the AMEX Stadium.Mikel Arteta’s side has conceded just one goal in their previous four league games but were outclassed by
  
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• Folkestone hotel fire being treated as suspicious, say police

  19-09-2026 19:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Police said a fire at a major seaside hotel, which forced around 280 people to evacuate, was being treated as suspicious
  
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• Sleeping with a married man was fun at first — now I can’t get rid of him

  19-09-2026 19:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  The last time she tried to end the relationship, he cried and said he ‘couldn’t live without her’ (Picture: Getty/Metro)When your heart is broken, you can make some questionable decisions.This week’s reader started sleeping with a married school friend, in an misguided attempt to heal the pain of a divorce.And while she describes their sexual connection as ‘fantastic’, she’s not looking for anything serious. The problem is, he’s caught feelings an
  
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• Earl Spencer's war with King Charles takes fresh turn as Palace braces for new interview

  19-09-2026 18:53 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Princess Diana's brother is set to make fresh revelations in another TV interview on Sunday, after a bruising week of bombshell allegations against King Charles
  
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• AJ Pritchard ‘facing secret crisis’ after Strictly backlash and career setback

  19-09-2026 18:53 via metro.co.uk
  
  AJ Pritchard’s career has taken a knock (Picture: ABC)Former Strictly Come Dancing star AJ Pritchard is said to be in ‘crisis’ behind the scenes after narrowly losing out on his chance at US stardom.The professional dancer recently competed on Dancing With The Stars: The Next Pro, hoping to join the American show’s roster of pros after his stint on Strictly from 2016 to 2019.While he came within touching distance of victory, AJ, 31, ultimately finished second,
  
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• Family pay tribute to 'loving partner and son', 28, who was stabbed to death on Islington millionaires' row

  19-09-2026 18:52 via dailymail.com
  
  Reece Salmon, 28, was attacked on Lloyd Baker Street, Clerkenwell, shortly before 11.20pm on Wednesday.
  
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• British tourist claims holiday 'ruined' and asks hotel for refund after mosquito bites in Crete

  19-09-2026 18:52 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A Brit reportedly asked for part or all of his hotel stay to be refunded after sending the a photo of bites on his leg
  
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• Man, 28, stabbed to death on London street pictured as devastated family pays tribute

  19-09-2026 18:50 via metro.co.uk
  
  Reece Salmon, 28, died a day after being stabbed in ClerkenwellThe grieving family of a 28-year-old man stabbed to death in London have said it is ‘impossible’ to put their loss into words.Reece Salmon suffered fatal stab wounds after being attacked in Lloyd Baker Street, Clerkenwell, shortly before 11.20pm on Wednesday.He was rushed to hospital by ambulance but sadly died the next day.In a heartfelt tribute, Reece’s family said: ‘We are utterly devastated by this loss.
  
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• BBC forced to apologise live on air during Arsenal humiliation at Brighton

  19-09-2026 18:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Live coverage of Brighton & Hove Albion beating Arsenal on BBC Radio 5 Live had to be interrupted for an apology soon after Pascal Gross scored for the Seagulls
  
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• M60 traffic: Motorway blocked after two crashes cause four-mile tailbacks

  19-09-2026 18:34 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Drivers faced long delays on the M60 in Greater Manchester on Saturday afternoon after two crashes led to closures on the motorway in Swinton and Stockport
  
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• Warnings pupils are missing out as support staff pulled from duties to cover for teachers

  19-09-2026 18:32 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: A UNISON report found almost 39% of school support staff covered classes in place of teachers as part of their role, including staff in welfare and technical roles
  
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• Steven Gerrard names Spurs’ transfer mistake after Aston Villa defeat

  19-09-2026 18:31 via metro.co.uk
  
  Steven Gerrard says Spurs fans should be concerned (TNT Sports)Steven Gerrard believes Spurs will finish outside of the Premier League top four after their failure to sign a new striker in the summer transfer window.Roberto De Zerbi’s side are still searching for their first win in the Premier League this season after they were beaten 3-2 at home to Aston Villa on Saturday.Spurs spent £302 million in the summer window with Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, Savio and Jan Paul van Heck
  
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• Ed Davey denies Lib Dems have had their chips as he calls for 10p fuel duty cut after damning poll

  19-09-2026 18:25 via dailymail.com
  
  Serving battered fish on Palace Pier in Brighton on Saturday, Sir Ed Davey denied his party has had their chips, after one of his MPs said the Lib Dems were 'struggling for relevance'.
  
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• Joe Cole slams ‘weak’ Tottenham star and makes relegation prediction after Aston Villa loss

  19-09-2026 18:21 via metro.co.uk
  
  Joe Cole says Tottenham are in a relegation battle (Photo: TNT Sports)Joe Cole says Tottenham are in a relegation battle following their 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa and singled out one summer signing who is ‘not good enough’.Spurs went into Saturday’s clash yet to win or score in the Premier League and actually started the game well, with Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki making several very good saves.But it soon fell apart as Johan Manzambi struck against the run of play on the str
  
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• New York mom searches for answers after son's decomposing body is found in school chimney

  19-09-2026 18:19 via dailymail.com
  
  Sophia Wood was supposed to meet her son, Matthew Collado, on May 10 for Mother's Day but he never showed up.
  
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• Classic chocolate brand introduces ‘moreish’ new flavour — but not everyone’s happy

  19-09-2026 18:18 via metro.co.uk
  
  One chocolate brand has shaken things up after 64 years (Picture: Getty Images)Since the very beginning, After Eight chocolate has been associated with one iconic flavour: mint.There have been a few spin-offs since they first hit the market in 1962, including Orange and Mint and Mojito and Mint. These were both limited edition, and, crucially, didn’t stray from the main tingly ingredient.But after 64 years, the brand has shaken things up and introduced a new version – with absolutel
  
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• CNN reporter brutally heckled after being forced out of the White House and into the streets with MS NOW and Politico

  19-09-2026 18:17 via dailymail.com
  
  President Trump announced on Friday that MS NOW, CNN and Politico would be banned from the White House, calling the outlets 'fake news.'
  
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• Tributes paid to London 'Millionaires' Row' victim, 28, stabbed to death with manhunt underway

  19-09-2026 18:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Tributes have been paid to Reece Salmon, 28, who died after being stabbed in central London on Wednesday night
  
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