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• BBC 'should avoid scheduling its popular shows at peak times' claims a rival TV boss 

  25-08-2016 22:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former BBC controller Jay Hunt has been speaking to audiences at the Edinburgh TV festival about the difficulties for commercial companies versus the BBC.
  
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• Stars of BBC’s I Kissed A Girl declare: ‘You cannot cancel lesbians’

  30-06-2026 19:00 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 PageIt’s the hottest June day on record, and I’m sitting down to speak to the cast of the hottest show on TV.The first episodes of the highly anticipated I Kissed a Girl (IKAG) season 2 dropped on Tuesday, and the cast are truly wonderful.As soon as it aired, I knew I couldn’t wait to talk to the 10 girls looking for love in an Italian masseria
  
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• Rapists laugh in back of lorry as they are smuggled out of UK after sex attack on teen girl

  30-06-2026 18:57 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 PageThree young men laugh and swear at each other, thinking they have got away with raping a teenage girl.They film each other being smuggled out of the UK in the back of a lorry just three days after they plied a 17-year-old with booze and took turns raping her at a house in Bristol.One of the three Afghan nationals, with his coat pulled up, appears to try and
  
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• Angelina Jolie says she’s ‘broken by life’ in rare comments about Brad Pitt divorce

  30-06-2026 18:53 via metro.co.uk
  
  Angelina Jolie has made rare comments about her divorce from Brad Pitt (Picture: Ali Moustafa/Getty Images)Angelina Jolie has admitted she has not dated anyone since splitting from Brad Pitt almost a decade ago, revealing she’s only now beginning to rediscover the woman she was before heartbreak and motherhood took over her life.The Oscar-winning actress, 51, opened up in a rare and candid interview while promoting her new film Couture, explaining that raising her six children became her
  
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• Rafael Nadal makes Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer Wimbledon claim

  30-06-2026 18:51 via metro.co.uk
  
  Retired tennis legend Rafael Nadal (Picture: CNBC)Rafael Nadal has reiterated he rates Novak Djokovic as the ‘greatest tennis player of all time’ and insists his former rival has a ‘chance’ to win Wimbledon.Djokovic is bidding to win a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam and move level with Roger Federer on eight SW19 titles.The 39-year-old, who has not added to his Grand Slam tally since 2023, began his Wimbledon campaign by beating Wu Yibing in four sets.Djokovic’s s
  
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• Manchester United miss out on Mateus Fernandes after huge Tottenham bid

  30-06-2026 18:42 via metro.co.uk
  
  Mateus Fernandes will be a Tottenham player next season (Picture: Getty Images)Tottenham Hotspur have pulled off a major transfer coup by beating Manchester United to the signing of Mateus Fernandes.The West Ham midfielder was linked with a string of clubs after the Hammers were relegated from the Premier League, including Real Madrid.However, the transfer race came down to a tussle between Spurs and the Red Devils, which the north London club has won.The Athletic report that Tottenham made the
  
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• GTA 6 won’t run at 60fps even on PS5 Pro say experts despite rumours

  30-06-2026 18:29 via metro.co.uk
  
  GTA 6’s graphics are so good it’s been difficult to tell where cut scenes end and gameplay begins (Rockstar Games)Just like with GTA 6’s allegedly downgraded graphics, people are split on whether the game will have an option to run at 60fps or not.There’s no denying GTA 6 is going to be a massive hit, but you’ll find no shortage of discourse about the game online, most notably concerning its lack of a proper physical version.The new batch of screenshots shared by R
  
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• Reckless cyclists pull wheelies on illegal e-bikes and climb gantries after trespassing on dual carriageway for anti-car protest during roadworks

  30-06-2026 18:25 via dailymail.com
  
  Reckless members took advantage of the Westway's temporary closure by trespassing on the former motorway, pulling wheelies on illegal e-bikes.
  
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• Major cancer update issued on new sensitive blood tests

  30-06-2026 18:18 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The ultra-sensitive test finds hidden signs and scientists say it could help extend lives
  
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• Assassin 'may have tried to blow up Ukrainian oligarch and his family over the tycoon's alleged links to €100 million call centre scam, police believe'

  30-06-2026 18:18 via dailymail.com
  
  A Ukrainian oligarch who was targeted in a bomb attack in Monaco may have been attacked over his alleged links to a €100 million call centre fraud scheme, according to Ukrainian police.
  
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• Hopping mad! Labour Welsh Assembly member says people should be forced to go on training courses before they can own a rabbit

  30-06-2026 18:17 via dailymail.com
  
  Mike Hedges, member of the Senedd for Gwyr Abertawe, called for the extraordinary restriction to ensure the 'needs' of the pet are understood.
  
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• Sprawling 8,000-home town that runs on batteries is coming to the Kent coast - sparking fears of traffic chaos close to top UK seaside hotspot

  30-06-2026 18:14 via dailymail.com
  
  A sprawling 8,000-home 'mega town' designed to run on all-electric power will soon begin construction despite residents' fears it will cause traffic chaos.
  
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• More than 80 asylum seekers set to be moved into £250,000 'Migrant Street' newbuild village homes - sparking fury among residents

  30-06-2026 18:14 via dailymail.com
  
  Villagers say they were told a new development would be social housing. But they have since learned that 21 homes Stoke Heath, Shropshire, have been earmarked for asylum seekers.
  
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• Outrage as California community filled with $1m mansions suddenly bans homeowners from flying Stars and Stripes ahead of America's 250th birthday

  30-06-2026 18:11 via dailymail.com
  
  With just days until America's 250th birthday celebration, homeowners in San Marcos, California, are furious with their HOA after they were told they would face a fine for flying their US flags.
  
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• Monty Don shares video of a HUGE grass snake - as a warning about what could be lurking in your bag of garden compost

  30-06-2026 18:11 via dailymail.com
  
  While dealing with crocodiles in swimming pools might be more of a regular occurrence for those living Down Under, Brits could face an invasion of a different kind of reptile.
  
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• Your problem now, Andy! Demob happy Starmer and Reeves leave Burnham with £5bn black hole in new defence 'plan'... as they tell each other how wonderful they were

  30-06-2026 18:09 via dailymail.com
  
  The Prime Minister and Chancellor unveiled the long-awaited and much-delayed Defence Investment Plan (DIP) this morning.
  
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• Shameless benefits cheat illegally claimed £14,000 while living in Greece

  30-06-2026 18:08 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Dawna Bird, who is from Alvaston, Derby, spent more than two years in Greece while claiming Personal Independence Payments (PIP), a sum which amassed to £14,000
  
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• 'Help! Our friend tried to kiss me while my wife made coffee'

  30-06-2026 18:08 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Coleen advises a reader whose friend's wife leaned in for a smooch while his other half was out of the room. Now he doesn't know what to think - should he come clean?
  
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• Fears quiet Texas enclave famed for peaceful vibe and gorgeous sunsets is on verge of becoming crowded boom town

  30-06-2026 18:06 via dailymail.com
  
  As recently as the 1990s, the community had just one high school, a post office, a pizzeria and a few businesses. Now, more than 19,000 new homes are expected to be built in the area over by 2040.
  
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• Iranian clerics call for the assassination of Trump: 'Send him to hell'

  30-06-2026 18:05 via dailymail.com
  
  Iranian clerics have called for Donald Trump to be assassinated as they brand him a 'criminal' and insist he must be 'sent to hell'.
  
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• Wimbledon star rages at umpire after controversial decision: ‘Are you that bad?’

  30-06-2026 18:04 via metro.co.uk
  
  Damir Dzumhur argued with the umpire (Picture: BBC)Wimbledon star Damir Dzumhur was handed an official warning during his defeat to Britain’s Arthur Fery after taking his anger out on the match umpire following a controversial ‘let’ call.Former World No.23 Dzumhur won the first set 6-3 against Fery before breaking the Brit’s serve again early in the second set.However, the match appeared to flip on its head shortly after, which left Dzumhur fuming and ultimately sent him
  
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• Trump's own sons to score jaw-dropping amount in lucrative Asia deal raising 'corruption' allegations

  30-06-2026 18:04 via dailymail.com
  
  The sons of President Donald Trump are set to profit handsomely from a massive mineral deal in Asia.
  
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• Coronation Street and Harry Potter actor dies with tributes pouring in

  30-06-2026 18:02 via metro.co.uk
  
  Michael Byrne’s career spanned decades and theatre, TV and Hollywood blockbusters (Picture: ITV/Shutterstock)The Coronation Street and Harry Potter star Michael Byrne has died at the age of 82.
  Tributes are pouring in after the death of Mr Byrne, who played Corrie’s Ted Page, the ex-lover of Audrey Roberts and dad of Gail Platt.His long career spanned dozens of theatre productions, TV and film since the 1960s.
  The veteran actor, who learned the trade on the UK’s iconic theatre
  
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• Coronation Street pays moving tribute to beloved colleague after death aged 84

  30-06-2026 18:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Coronation Street has paid tribute to a beloved colleague (Picture: ITV)Coronation Street has paid tribute to director Kay Patrick following her death aged 84.A silent card at the beginning of tonight’s (Monday, June 29) end credits dedicated the episode to the director’s memory.She was born Patricia Jackson, but adopted her stage name on getting her first professional job.The youngest of four children, she was born in Hull during the Second World War to parents Alfred and Ethel.Kay
  
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• Serial train fair dodger owing £3k warned of prison if he doesn't pay fines

  30-06-2026 17:59 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Charles Brohiri, 29, from Hertfordshire, has more than 100 convictions for not buying train tickets, and has racked up fines of more than £3,000
  
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• Emma Thompson stunned as she meets excited fan with baffling confession

  30-06-2026 17:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Legendary actress Emma Thompson on her new comedy crime caper, The Sheep Detectives, unbearable hot weather, and her ability to go unnoticed and undercover despite her fame
  
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• King Charles takes part in historic ceremony as Royal Week kicks off in Scotland

  30-06-2026 17:45 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The King and Queen arrived to fanfare in Scotland today, as he was handed the keys to the city of Edinburgh in a traditional ceremony at the Palace of Holyroodhouse
  
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• Nigel Farage makes £270,000 for 12 hours’ work flogging gold bullion

  30-06-2026 17:42 via metro.co.uk
  
  Nigel Farage makes hundreds of thousands of pounds promoting Direct Bullion (Picture: Direct Bullion)Nigel Farage made more than a quarter of a million pounds for just four hours’ work a month promoting gold bullion, according to a new financial declaration.The Reform leader works as a brand ambassador for Direct Bullion, and the gig has proven to be one of his most lucrative sources of income.His latest declaration – £270,000 for working 12 hours over three months – is
  
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• Forget strawberries, Asda just launched the fruit of the summer that ‘tastes like honey’

  30-06-2026 17:42 via metro.co.uk
  
  Asda have a new fruit for the summer (Picture: Getty Images)When the temperature soars, a refreshing fruit bowl can be a delicious, and refreshing snack.And now, along with your cotton candy grapes, strawberries and pineapple, there’s a new addition to throw into the mix: a yellow watermelon.Yep, that familiar red and green colourway has had a makeover at Asda, who are now selling slices of yellow watermelon.
  The retailer describes the new ‘ready-to-eat snack,’ as ‘perfe
  
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• 'My light-hearted conversation with a young lad in Congo showed the power of football across the world'

  30-06-2026 17:40 via mirror.co.uk
  
  England face DR Congo in the World Cup on Wednesday afternoon, a round-of-32 tie clinched after the African nation - formerly known as Zaire - beat Uzbekistan
  
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