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• Boy, 6, dies after being hit by car with man arrested

  02-10-2026 07:35 via metro.co.uk
  
  The six-year-old died after being hit by a car in Llanfairfechan (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)A young boy has died after being hit by a car in a seaside town in North Wales.
  The tragedy struck in Llanfairfechan, Conwy county, shortly after 5pm yesterday.
  The alarm was raised after reports of a crash involving a child and a vehicle, and multiple emergency services rushed to the location.
  They found the boy seriously injured, and despite best efforts, he succumbed to his injuries at the sce
  
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• Eamonn Holmes’ girlfriend Katie Alexander ‘moves out of flat in incredibly sad situation’

  04-10-2026 10:20 via metro.co.uk
  
  Katie Alexander and Eamonn Holmes have been together for two years (Picture: Mattpapz / BACKGRID)Eamonn Holmes’ girlfriend has reportedly moved out of their shared flat, although they remain together.The GB News presenter, 66, has had a tough year after suffering a stroke in April and remaining in hospital as he recovers ever since.After his health troubles took hold in spring, he took a step back from his on-air duties as breakfast show co-host, a role he has had since 2022.GB News also
  
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• Tories 'will reverse any moves by Andy Burnham to unwind Brexit' - as Sturgeon boasts Labour has opened door to another Scots IndyRef

  04-10-2026 10:17 via dailymail.com
  
  Conservative deputy leader Alex Burghart said the Government's ambition for a 'reset' with the EU amounts to 'giving everything away'.
  
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• Shock for Labor as One Nation takes the lead in poll of party's Melbourne stronghold held for almost a century

  04-10-2026 10:14 via dailymail.com
  
  Victorian Labor Premier Ben Carroll is under pressure as a new poll shows their vote collapse in a safe seat, with One Nation surging.
  
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• Met Office polar vortex fresh update as Brits face deep freeze lasting months

  04-10-2026 10:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Met Office says El Niño could weaken the 'stratospheric polar vortex' later this winter, increasing the potential for UK cold snaps
  
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• Under-fire Nigel Farage interviewed in probe over £5million gift from crypto billionaire

  04-10-2026 10:09 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The under-pressure Reform chief, who faces a second by-election battle if the probe finds against him, was said to have been quizzed for around 30 minutes last month
  
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• ‘Jolly Boys’ on ‘never-ending pub crawl’ visit their 200th boozer

  04-10-2026 10:08 via metro.co.uk
  
  The ‘Jolly Boys’ meet in London every year (Picture: Karl Young/ SWNS)Six pals from all over the UK have embarked on a ‘never-ending pub crawl’ and have finally visited their 200th.The ‘Jolly Boys’, all in their fifties, have been coming to London on the same weekend every year for over a decade, attempting to go to all of the city’s watering holes.
  They recently completed their ninth trip, having taken a break during the pandemic, and visited a stagger
  
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• Tories 'will reverse any moves by Andy Burnham to unwind Brexit' - as Labour's Remainer push gathers pace

  04-10-2026 10:04 via dailymail.com
  
  Conservative deputy leader Alex Burghart said the Government's ambition for a 'reset' with the EU amounts to 'giving everything away'.
  
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• ‘Social battery’ doesn’t exist — this is why you’re really feeling drained

  04-10-2026 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Social batteries can feel very real – but is it the healthiest term to use? (Picture: Shutterstock / Tero Vesalainen)We’ve all used the metaphor: after hours of small talk, back-to-back meetings, or a crowded social event, we claim our ‘social battery’ is completely drained.
  But according to experts, it doesn’t accurately describe what’s actually happening inside your body – and viewing social exhaustion this way might be keeping you stuck in a cycle of
  
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• I cheated on my husband because I wanted to feel alive again

  04-10-2026 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  I’d been leaving myself long before I ever left my husband (Picture: Supplied)As I stood in front of the mirror on my 36th birthday, I swallowed down the familiar lump in my throat. My husband was at work, and I was meeting my best friend and her husband for a walk. From the outside, everything looked fine, but inside I was choking on the secret that had been eating me alive. I’d hoped that by now over a year later, the guilt would have faded and I could forget what I&rsqu
  
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• ‘Extreme’ Emmerdale storyline confirmed to be finished after fan backlash

  04-10-2026 10:00 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 PageCaleb Miligan’s (William Ash) feud with Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) reached new heights – or depths, given where Ruby Miligan (Beth Cordingly) ended up last week – in Emmerdale, and fans were sickened.Joe’s unquenchable thirst for vengeance against the Miligan’s came after the death of Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley) in the aftermath o
  
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• Coronation Street star reveals ‘anyone could get shot’ as comeuppance is confirmed

  04-10-2026 10:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jodie’s got a bullet with someone’s name on it (Picture: ITV)If it’s one thing that Jodie Ramsey has proven Coronation Street , is that she doesn’t need a weapon to destroy lives.Weatherfield’s number one boiler of bunnies has managed to almost entirely blow up her half-sister Shona Platt’s (Julia Goulding) life with a few well placed lies, a smattering of seduction, and a spot of kleptomania.This is all part of Jodie’s elaborate revenge for t
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson reveals bizarre reaction after confronting ‘frantic’ man performing sex act

  04-10-2026 09:48 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Clarkson has opened up about the horrors he has witnessed on country lanes (Picture: Neil Robinson/PA Wire)As far as wild celebrity meeting stories go, being caught dogging by Jeremy Clarkson has got to be up there.The Clarkson’s Farm host, 66, has opened up about how he confronted a teen engaged in a sex act on his property, and the surprising response he got.According to the Top Gear host, he spotted a ‘suspicious-looking’ vehicle parked in a lane near woodland while
  
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• Putin henchman reveals horror list of areas Russia 'must control' before peace in Ukraine

  04-10-2026 09:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Dmitry Medvedev has laid out Russia's demands for a peace deal with Ukraine saying Vladimir Putin will not stop until he takes over five regions of the country
  
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• Man ditches UK with family and now earns £1,000 a week working 10 hours

  04-10-2026 09:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The ex-HGV driver left the UK with his family to interrail and now works just 10 hours a week
  
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• Spain braces for 70mph and severe flooding with red alert issued for popular holiday hotspot

  04-10-2026 09:41 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Authorities have imposed restrictions across 20 areas as Spain battles more extreme weather, just days after devastating floods swept away cars and left an elderly woman dead
  
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• Daughter, 33, with 'heart of gold' found dead in house as police swoop on 'murder' suspects

  04-10-2026 09:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Two men have been charged with murder after 'gentle and caring' Hayley Ann Marson was found dead in a house in Hogsthorpe, Lincolnshire
  
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• Strictly fans frustrated as results spoiler leak avoided overnight after tense Movie Week

  04-10-2026 09:16 via mirror.co.uk
  
  It's Movie Week on Strictly - and this year's celebrities will hoping to avoid the first dreaded dance-off tonight after a star-spangled Saturday evening
  
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• NHS says 'don't do this' if you think you have Covid - cases on the rise

  04-10-2026 09:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  People who think they have Covid have been given a reminder about what to do before seeking medical help
  
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• Doctor shares 'pillow rule' for anyone taking Mounjaro and Wegovy

  04-10-2026 09:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  People using popular weight-loss injections may notice unexpected changes at bedtime
  
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• Doctor's Omeprazole and Lansoprazole 'long-term' warning to anyone taking PPIs

  04-10-2026 09:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Doctor Alex said long-term PPI use has been linked to 'a range of concerns'
  
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• Urgent recall warnings issued at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Amazon and more — full list

  04-10-2026 09:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Beer, chocolate, children's play sand and household items are among the products covered by urgent recall warnings. Shoppers should check the affected codes and follow the advice for each item, as some must not be taken back to a shop.
  
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• Prince Harry's mystery 'deal' with Jeff Bezos and Meghan's make-or-break move

  04-10-2026 09:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry's Invictus Games has reportedly been thrown a lifeline thanks to the Amazon tycoon - with one very unlikely figure setting it up
  
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• Heavily pregnant woman, 31, vanishes as 'extremely concerned' police issue urgent plea

  04-10-2026 09:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Heavily pregnant Charlie Ryan, 31, has gone missing after last being seen near a roundabout in the Groby Road area of Leicester
  
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• Celebrating 25 years of inspirational King's Trust Pride of Britain winners

  04-10-2026 09:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  We take a look back at some of the most memorable moments and incredible winners from the last 25 years of The King’s Trust Young Achiever Award and Pride of Britain
  
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• Allergy nurse explains 'within 2-hours' rule for 2.4million adults - and when to dial 999

  04-10-2026 09:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Figures show one in three people suffer from an allergy ranging from mild reactions to life-threatening attacks that need emergency treatment
  
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• DWP major change for thousands of Universal Credit claimants - key details

  04-10-2026 08:56 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions has updated a scheme in a move that could benefit thousands of people
  
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• Bruno Fernandes reveals what he said to Cristiano Ronaldo amid Portugal controversy

  04-10-2026 08:55 via metro.co.uk
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo has caused controversy during the international break (Picture: AP Photo)Bruno Fernandes has hailed Cristiano Ronaldo as the ‘greatest symbol of our national team and country’ despite the veteran forward walking out of Portugal’s camp during the current international break.The 41-year-old left his international teammates on Wednesday after being told he would not start in the Nations League clash with Denmark.Ronaldo started in the win over Wales on September
  
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• Kemi Badenoch drops another big hint at pledge to scrap inheritance tax as Tory conference kicks off

  04-10-2026 08:46 via dailymail.com
  
  Kemi Badenoch said reducing inheritance tax would be 'morally right' amid mounting speculation about an eye-catching move.
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing has miraculously fixed its Johannes Radebe problem

  04-10-2026 08:37 via metro.co.uk
  
  Johannes Radebe was the star of Movie Week on Strictly Come Dancing (Picture: BBC/Guy Levy)The first Strictly Come Dancing live show was littered with so many mistakes that it felt inconceivable the new trio of Emma Willis, Josh Widdecombe and Johannes Radebe would still be in their jobs once this series has finished.Still, the scale of the backlash was totally unreasonable: there were always going to be teething issues and, as expected, there were many. We are an unforgiving nation, and the ts
  
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