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• Barking fire: Smoke rises over London as more than 100 firefighters scrambled

  12-08-2026 23:52 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A number of cylinders were removed from the scene by fire crews to avoid explosions as thick black smoke rose from a fire on Ripple Road in Barking, London
  
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• Asda, M&S and Home Bargains issue urgent product recall cautions — 'stop using'

  22-08-2026 12:14 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The retailers have warned customers not to use or consume the products
  
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• Singer Mari Wilson says famous beehive was not 'just what I always wanted' ahead of new album

  22-08-2026 12:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Exclusive: Quirky singer Mari Wilson was dubbed Neasdon's Queen of Soul in the 1980s, before quitting pop stardom for a different life. Now aged 71, she's back with her first original material since 2008 and reveals she hated her super-sized beehive hairdo
  
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• Nationwide 'outstanding' deal where customers get 'extra £500'

  22-08-2026 12:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  It features as one of several deals highlighted this week
  
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• I was punched while performing at the Edinburgh Fringe – now I’m back

  22-08-2026 12:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  James Trickey got a shock during his last Edinburgh Fringe show, but he’s found a way to turn it around (Picture: Rebecca Need-Menear)Last year London-based comedian James Trickey was enjoying a run of his debut solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe. He was getting attention in the national press, living with friends, and being an accountant by day, comedian by night. He was on the ultimate performer’s high going into the final night of his run. Then a fire alarm went off, and his
  
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• Hull City vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League latest score and confirmed lineups

  22-08-2026 12:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Manchester United kick off their Premier League season away at Hull CIty (Picture: Getty)Manchester United begin their Premier League campaign away to newly-promoted Hull City this afternoon.The Red Devils are looking to pick up where they left off last season, with no side picking up more points since Michael Carrick’s arrival in January.United have strengthened over the summer, particularly in central midfield, with Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans potentially set to mak
  
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• Dr Michael Mosley's '90s-style' walking method that can burn fat and help back pain

  22-08-2026 11:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The late Dr Michael Mosley love this - and encourgaed othet to try it
  
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• Chicken wraps urgently recalled over potentially deadly E.coli fears

  22-08-2026 11:46 via metro.co.uk
  
  Several chicken wrap products were recalled after fears they could contain a type of E.coli that can cause kidney failure and death (Picture: FSA/Summit Foods)A food company has issued an apology after its wraps were recalled over a possible contamination with deadly bacteria.
  People have been told to stop eating several filled wraps made by Summit Foods after possible E.coli was found in them.
  Possible presence of E. coli that can produce Shiga toxin (STEC) was detected in four types of wraps
  
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• Alan Shearer’s Premier League predictions including Newcastle vs Liverpool

  22-08-2026 11:43 via metro.co.uk
  
  Shearer gives us his predictions for the opening weekend of the new season (Picture: James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images)Alan Shearer is back with his Premier League predictions for the opening weekend of the new season.Arsenal got the defence of their crown off to a winning start, sweeping past newly-promoted Coventry City at the Emirates on Friday night.Another new arrival in Hull City get their campaign up and running against Manchester United this afternoon with new-look Tottenham in
  
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• Two cruise ships raided in Boston as 11 arrested over child abuse images

  22-08-2026 11:41 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The individuals, from the Philippines, Indonesia and Nicaragua, now face deportation from the United States following searches of their electronic devices and accommodation
  
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• Queen Camilla’s bumpy relationship with Prince Harry - from 'wicked' jibe to reconciliation role

  22-08-2026 11:28 via mirror.co.uk
  
  With the Duke and Duchess of Sussex just weeks away from returning to the UK, the Queen has played a vital role in reuniting Harry with his father after years of accusations and tension
  
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• McDonald’s to launch new menu including limited-edition spin on iconic chicken nuggets

  22-08-2026 11:27 via metro.co.uk
  
  McDonald’s has some delicious offerings (Picture: Shutterstock / Yau Ming Low)McDonald’s has given its menu a shakeup once again and it’s borrowed from its offerings in East Asia.Inspired by the world of Microsoft and Xbox gaming, the new additions will give fans the chance to taste items they’ve only ever encountered on screen.Launching on Tuesday August 25, there will be six new or improved savoury and sweet options to choose from in-store, and they sound pretty heaven
  
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• It's getting fiery in the Toast Rack: The two City millionaires at war over a window that one wants to build... and the other says will look directly into HIS mansion

  22-08-2026 11:13 via dailymail.com
  
  Two City multi-millionaires are locked in a battle over their neighbouring London mansions in an exclusive six-road enclave known as 'The Toast Rack'.
  
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• TikTok to pay $400m in US to end children's online privacy case in one of largest settlements agreed by Big Tech

  22-08-2026 11:12 via dailymail.com
  
  The video app agreed to one of the largest ever big tech settlements in a similar case yesterday after being accused of illegally harvesting the details of millions of users aged under 13 in the US.
  
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• 'Almost half' of people miss new August 2026 HMRC legally required deadline

  22-08-2026 11:11 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The new system isn't optional
  
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• Hollywood star admits teen son with Chris Pratt is trying to convert her to Christianity

  22-08-2026 11:08 via metro.co.uk
  
  Anna Faris and Chris Pratt’s son wants her to ‘accept Jesus Christ (Picture: Getty)Hollywood actress Anna Faris is challenging her son’s religious beliefs after he asked her to become Christian.The Scary Movie star, 49, shares a 14-year-old son, Jack, with her ex-husband Chris Pratt and in a new interview has shed light on her experience raising him as he turns to religion.In fact, Anna explained that she’s been actively pushing back against his religious beliefs as he f
  
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• UK plane disaster killed 55 - now people in certain jet seats always get asked same question

  22-08-2026 11:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  British Airtours Flight 28M departed Manchester Airport for Corfu 41 years ago today (Saturday, August 22) - and the tragedy that killed 55 people changed aviation safety forever
  
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• Forget iced lattes, there’s a new way to drink coffee and it tastes like ice cream

  22-08-2026 11:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Looking for your new favourite morning pick-me-up? (Picture: Getty/Robertson Buckhaven)As if we needed another way to drink coffee, right?Wrong. We always need another way to drink coffee. In fact, the more ways, the better.First, TikTok brought us the Espresso Bomb, then Instagram did the honours with the aesthetically pleasing Mont Blanc.
  Now, there’s a new variant in town, The Cloud Coffee.
  Its creamy peaks are set to become part of our morning routines, as soon as we can pick up a car
  
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• Lindsay Clancy suffered ‘command hallucination’ when she killed her three children, court told

  22-08-2026 10:48 via metro.co.uk
  
  Lindsay Clancy watches as her attorney Kevin Reddington prepares to interview a witness in Plymouth Superior Court (Picture: Reuters)Lindsay Clancy, the mother accused of murdering her three children, was suffering from a ‘command hallucination’ at the time, her trial has heard.Clancy, 36, is said to have planned the killings of Callan, Dawson and Cora Clancy, whose bodies were found in the basement of the family home in Duxbury, Massachusetts, in January 2023.She does not deny kill
  
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• 'My own parents tortured, shaved and exorcised me - I wanted to die every day'

  22-08-2026 10:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT. Aisha* had no choice but to make a bold escape plan when her own parents tried to force her into a marriage she didn't want, using her faith as a weapon against her
  
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• P&O Cruises passengers told of 'immediate removal' rule

  22-08-2026 10:27 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Cruisers are being warned over a common balcony habit that breaks strict P&O rules and could see their holiday terminated early
  
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• First-time buyer lost £47,000 after email 'impersonated'

  22-08-2026 10:24 via mirror.co.uk
  
  He said the victim would now have to stay living with his parents for years to come
  
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• ‘Multiple fatalities’ after crash involving police car with major road closed

  22-08-2026 10:23 via metro.co.uk
  
  Several people have died after a crash on the A66 in the early hours of the morning (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Several people have died after a crash involving a police car and a Volkswagen Passat in North Yorkshire.
  A stretch of the A66 has been closed in the South Bank neighbourhood of Middlesbrough after a fatal crash this morning.Cleveland Police confirmed that the collision happened between a police vehicle and a Volkswagen Passat along the A66.
  The identity of the victims has not
  
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• Careful what you say! Disgruntled homeowner forced to pay builder a whopping $673,000 after accusing him of shoddy work in viral social media posts

  22-08-2026 10:13 via dailymail.com
  
  A homeowner's revenge campaign against the builder he claimed shattered his dream of owning a home has backfired spectacularly.
  
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• ‘What’s the point?’ – Michael Owen questions Mikel Arteta decision after Arsenal win

  22-08-2026 10:12 via metro.co.uk
  
  Former Premier League striker Michael Owen (Picture: Premier League Productions)Michael Owen was left surprised by Mikel Arteta’s substitutions during Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Coventry City in their Premier League opener.The Gunners got their title defence up and running in style, with goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard securing a comfortable win at the Emirates.Fresh off their title-winning campaign, Arsenal have looked to add more depth to Arteta’s squad i
  
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• A66 crash: Several people dead after police chase 'suspicious' car in Teesside

  22-08-2026 10:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Multiple people have died after a crash involving a police vehicle and a Volkswagen Passat on the A66 near Middlesbrough following a pursuit early this morning
  
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• A66 crash: Several people dead after collision involving police vehicle in Teesside

  22-08-2026 10:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Multiple people have died after a crash involving a police vehicle and a Volkswagen Passat on the A66 in South Bank in the early hours of this morning
  
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• A66 crash: Several killed after collision involving police vehicle in Teesside

  22-08-2026 10:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Multiple people have died after a crash involving a police vehicle and a Volkswagen Passat on the A66 in South Bank in the early hours of this morning
  
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• A66 crash: Multiple fatalities after collision involving police vehicle in South Bank

  22-08-2026 10:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Multiple people have died after a crash involving a police vehicle and a Volkswagen Passat on the A66 in South Bank in the early hours of this morning
  
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• Should Prince Harry & Meghan Markle get taxpayer-funded security? Take our poll and have your say

  22-08-2026 10:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  With the Duke and Duchess of Sussex set to move back to the UK within a matter of weeks, the issue of Harry’s police protection has resurfaced
  
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