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• Boy, 14, raped as he walked his dog in park

  21-01-2015 23:14 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The victim was so traumatized he was only able to report the attack two months later
  
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• Netflix GTA 6 show will have 26 minutes of gameplay footage claims source

  27-08-2026 17:49 via metro.co.uk
  
  GTA 6 is about to shed a lot of secrets (Rockstar Games)As fans count the minutes until the GTA 6 Netflix show, the exact amount of footage it will feature seems to have been revealed ahead of time.Grand Theft Auto 6 was officially announced in February 2022 (although work had begun as early as 2014) and in all that time developer Rockstar Games has only released two trailers, with a combined 4 minutes and 30 seconds of footage.None of that footage has been raw gameplay, so it’s no surpri
  
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• School WhatsApp groups 'essential tool' for parents

  27-08-2026 17:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Eight in ten parents said they would be lost without school WhatsApp groups.
  
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• Met Office warns of more flooding as one month's rainfall to batter parts of UK in few hours - see full list

  27-08-2026 17:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Dozens of flood alerts are in place across the country as the Met Office places major regions of England and Wales under yellow thunderstorm alerts today and into tomorrow
  
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• Taxpayer-funded news outlet bans journalists from calling 9/11 'terror attacks' and unveils woke new phrase to be used instead

  27-08-2026 17:44 via dailymail.com
  
  In a leaked memo to CBC News staff, top executive Basem Boshra, told reporters and editors: 'Do not refer to the Sept. 11 attacks as terrorist attacks.'
  
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• Furious Hegseth lashes out at journalist over 'foolish' question as shock report lays bare Army missile crisis

  27-08-2026 17:42 via dailymail.com
  
  Pete Hegseth angrily lashed out at a reporter's 'foolish' question about US munitions supplies amid reports that key missile stockpiles are dangerously low.
  
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• Philly woman was on verge of fleeing crime-ridden city for Florida... then car thieves caught sight of her Honda

  27-08-2026 17:40 via dailymail.com
  
  Julia MacDonald had plans to leave her life in Philadelphia behind and move to Florida until her car was stolen with all her belongings packed inside.
  
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• Toni & Guy boss sacks her ex-lover on mental health leave after salon romance turned toxic: The Hotmail mistake behind his unfair dismissal win... as he gets engaged to a fellow hairdresser

  27-08-2026 17:38 via dailymail.com
  
  A TONI&GUY stylist won an unfair dismissal claim after a bitter workplace feud involving his ex-partner boss and new girlfriend culminated in accusations he had abandoned his job.
  
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• Everyone knows the headline acts but the real magic of Electric Picnic often happens elsewhere. Here's an INSIDER'S GUIDE to the must-see acts at this year's festival, many of whom are off the beaten track...

  27-08-2026 17:36 via dailymail.com
  
  With 80,000 music fans set to descend on Stradbally, we've done the hard work for you and picked out the biggest names, the hidden gems and the sets likely to become festival favourites.
  
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• UnitedHealthcare sparks fury after DENYING rehab treatment to young man terribly injured in motorcycle crash

  27-08-2026 17:33 via dailymail.com
  
  Despite the mother's repeated appeals with the help of doctors' recommendations, United Healthcare continually denied coverage, claiming it was 'not medically necessary.'
  
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• Could Harry and Meghan's return SPLIT the royal family into rival courts? RICHARD KAY warns Sussexes may assemble their own 'Praetorian guard' of A-list supporters in Britain

  27-08-2026 17:30 via dailymail.com
  
  On the latest episode of Deep Dive, veteran royal reporter Richard Kay joins host Chris Pleasance to discuss the potential ramifications of Harry and Meghan's surprise return to Britain.
  
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• 'I've covered Prince Harry's UK visits and noticed a surprising change in his behaviour'

  27-08-2026 17:27 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A royal expert has spotted a noticeable change in Prince Harry whenever he returns to the UK, despite the difficult circumstances surrounding some of his recent visits.
  
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• Midwest boy, 7, nearly DIED after completing common garden chore for his stepmom without gloves on

  27-08-2026 17:22 via dailymail.com
  
  Rayden Vollrath, seven, was helping his stepmother in their backyard in Pike County, Illinois, last week when he suddenly started to break out in an allergic reaction.
  
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• HMRC sending letters to one million people who missed out on free pension top-up

  27-08-2026 17:22 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A consultation in 2021 estimated that the average payment would be around £53, though the exact figure will depend on how much was paid into the pension by each individual
  
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• Family of four missing in Nepal flood disaster practised hiking around Sydney before Himalayan trek: 'Kindest people you'll ever meet'

  27-08-2026 17:22 via dailymail.com
  
  The second Australian family in a large tour group that went missing in Nepal has been identified.
  
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• CHRIS PLEASANCE: Is this Putin's next target? The secret signal hidden in a US spy chief's unusual flight to Moscow

  27-08-2026 17:22 via dailymail.com
  
  Fears are growing Russia could be plotting an attack on NATO. But where could Putin be planning to strike, and was the clue in the Director of the CIA's recent visit to Moscow?
  
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• Karoline Leavitt in secret talks to join TV's most controversial show: Trump's reaction revealed... and potential co-host's nasty remarks about her age-gap marriage

  27-08-2026 17:20 via dailymail.com
  
  It's beloved by liberal America and one of the biggest platforms for progressives to bash the president.
  
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• HMRC could raid your bank account for tax debt under new powers with deadline this week

  27-08-2026 17:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Under current rules, the tax office can apply to take money directly out of the bank accounts of people who owe more than £1,000 - but it could be set to lower this threshold
  
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• How old is EastEnders’ Amy Mitchell star Ellie Dadd in real life?

  27-08-2026 17:19 via metro.co.uk
  
  The actress is involved in a dark abuse story unfolding in Albert Square. (Picture: BBC)EastEnders’ new grooming story is an extremely uncomfortable watch.That is in no small part due to the stand-out performance of Ellie Dadd, whose character  Amy Mitchell is unknowingly entering a very dangerous relationship with sleazy police officer Craig Ingram (Matthew James Bailey).The detective’s motives for befriending the teen seemed benevolent enough at the time. He was leading
  
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• Man Utd offered chance to sign Chelsea star ahead of transfer deadline

  27-08-2026 17:17 via metro.co.uk
  
  Chelsea and Manchester United club crests (Picture: Getty)Manchester United have been offered the chance to sign Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo ahead of the transfer deadline, according to reports.United have so far prioritised signings in central midfield, with Youri Tielemans, Andrey Santos, and Carlos Baleba all arriving from Premier League rivals.But with a few days left of the summer transfer window, the Red Devils may now look to address other areas of their squad, particularly after t
  
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• £1m fund to tackle dental poverty and help UK's most vulnerable access care

  27-08-2026 17:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The mydentist Foundation will support charitable organisations helping provide dental care to vulnerable communities across the UK.
  
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• Fans call M&S’ new Custard Cream Spread ‘beautifully filthy’ — and it’s giving déjà vu

  27-08-2026 17:11 via metro.co.uk
  
  Fans are going wild for the spread (Picture: M&S/Ocado)M&S has carved out a niche for bringing us weird and wonderful viral snacks we didn’t know we needed, from the Dippy Egg Cookie Cup to the Japanese-inspired strawberry sando.And now, the supermarket has dropped another exciting new product: Custard Cream Spread, which fans have dubbed ‘beautifully filthy.’M&S describes the £2.50 item as: ‘Sweet, smooth, vanilla-flavoured spread studded with crunchy
  
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• English teacher at £37,000-a-year private school is banned after admitting he smoked crystal meth 'on the weekends'

  27-08-2026 17:08 via dailymail.com
  
  Primary teacher Charles Miles sought to tell bosses at the Dwight School that he only abused the drug to 'relax' and that he was 'pretty controlled'.
  
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• 5 key moments from Lindsay Clancy’s trial as closing statements begin

  27-08-2026 17:07 via metro.co.uk
  
  Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial has been going on for five weeks (Picture: via REUTERS)Closing arguments begin today in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of strangling her three young children to death.The case is one of the most unique — and tragic — in modern times, having drawn worldwide attention to postpartum mental health.For many, it has sparked widespread recognition and outrage over the barriers women face in accessing care, and the lack
  
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• The One Show viewers shocked by Matt Lucas’s ‘bizarre’ new facial hair

  27-08-2026 17:05 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 PageComedian and former Bake Off host Matt Lucas has revealed a bold new look, and it’s caused quite a stir online.
  The 52-year-old funnyman has grown himself a rather natty little beard and proudly debuted his impressive facial hair on last night’s episode of The One Show.
  Matt, who was there to promote his six-week stint as Fagin in the West End pr
  
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• One Show viewers shocked by Matt Lucas’s ‘bizarre’ new facial hair

  27-08-2026 17:05 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 PageComedian and former Bake Off host Matt Lucas has revealed a bold new look, and it’s caused quite a stir online.
  The 52-year-old funnyman has grown himself a rather natty little beard and proudly debuted his impressive facial hair on last night’s episode of The One Show.
  Matt, who was there to promote his six-week stint as Fagin in the West End pr
  
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• How tradies knew exactly what was going to happen to Bathla Group years before its $3.6billion crash - as they reveal how they dodged the worst of it: 'Absolute scumbags'

  27-08-2026 17:05 via dailymail.com
  
  On Tuesday, Bathla Constructions entered into voluntary administration with an estimated $3.6billion in liabilities, leaving thousands of would-be homeowners at risk of losing everything.
  
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• Family of four missing in Nepal flood disaster practised hiking around Sydney before sacred Himalayan trek: 'Kindest people you'll ever meet'

  27-08-2026 17:05 via dailymail.com
  
  The second Australian family in a large tour group that went missing in Nepal has been identified.
  
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• Emotional Karoline Leavitt delivers poignant message on last day as Trump press secretary

  27-08-2026 17:05 via dailymail.com
  
  White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt delivered an emotional farewell today on her last day in the role, calling her tenure behind the briefing room podium 'the adventure of a lifetime.'
  
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• Notting Hill holds its breath for carnival chaos: Residents and businesses board up ahead of annual festival - after record number of arrests last year

  27-08-2026 17:04 via dailymail.com
  
  Photos taken in Notting Hill today show locals covering up their homes and shops with protective boarding to stop revellers vandalising them.
  
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