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• Brit dad who killed Airbnb host before setting her Australia home on fire asked police odd question

  06-09-2026 12:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Mother-of-Maree Vermont, 60, three was killed inside the home she had designed and built over decades, with the fire causing such extensive damage that experts could not determine her cause of death
  
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• This room was once a staple in British homes — now it’s disappearing

  08-09-2026 12:12 via metro.co.uk
  
  The British dining room has been dying a ‘slow and painful’ death for some time now (Picture: Getty Images)For those obsessed with scrolling through Rightmove or looking at interiors on Pinterest, an airy, open-plan living space is the dream.A big kitchen island to gather around, comfy sofas and a table to eat dinner with the family.But not-so-long ago, it was all about the dining room.The concept peaked during the Victorian era, and then became a mainstay of middle-class homes duri
  
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• Troy Deeney mocks £64million Arsenal star who Mikel Arteta cannot coach

  08-09-2026 12:11 via metro.co.uk
  
  Troy Deeney is not a fan of Viktor Gyokeres (Picture: Paramount Plus)Troy Deeney fears Mikel Arteta is on the verge of giving up on Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres.
  The Sweden international joined the Gunners 12 months ago and was expected to end their search for the lethal centre forward they had been missing since the departure of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
  Gyokeres amassed a respectable 22 goals in all competitions over the course of his debut season in English football but failed to fully w
  
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• Phoebe Bridgers proudly flaunts unshaven legs and pit stains at Venice Film Festival

  08-09-2026 12:07 via metro.co.uk
  
  A woman with sweat glands and body hair on a red carpet? Quietly revolutionary (Picture: Da Re/Sintesi/SIPA/Shutterstock)Phoebe Bridgers has delivered a refreshingly human contribution to the Venice Film Festival red carpet: body hair and sweat.The Grammy-winning musician, 32, made her festival debut this week ahead of the premiere of her first film, Primetime, and apparently decided Hollywood glamour did not need to involve pretending women don’t grow body hair or perspire.
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• Family cremates 'dead son' only to find him alive in jail one month later

  08-09-2026 12:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The family of Ravi Kumar believed they had identified a body, which was in an advanced state of decomposition, from his clothes
  
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• Paedophile London's Burning star John Alford died penniless in prison with his entire estate worth just £200

  08-09-2026 11:59 via dailymail.com
  
  John Alford, 54, whose real name was John Shannon, was declared dead on March 13 after being found unresponsive on his bed at HMP Bure, a prison for sex offenders near Norwich.
  
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• Grangetown house fire: Public tried to save girl, 7, and aunt 'murdered' in blaze

  08-09-2026 11:59 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Members of the public made attempts to rescue Valentina Foster, seven, and her aunt Natalie McDonald, 34, before the pair were killed in a house fire in Grangetown, an inquest heard
  
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• Brave members of public tried to rescue seven-old-girl and her aunt, 34, from house fire in Middlesbrough, inquest hears

  08-09-2026 11:58 via dailymail.com
  
  A seven-year-old girl and her aunt were allegedly murdered in a house fire despite brave members of the public attempting to pull them from the flames, an inquest has heard.
  
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• Taking pictures on a digital camera most nostalgic memory from the 2000s

  08-09-2026 11:51 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A new top 10 list has revealed taking pictures on a digital camera is the most nostalgic memory from the 2000s - as is decorating your flip phone.
  
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• Labour warned of tax revenue 'shock' in New Year after billionaire becomes latest to leave Britain

  08-09-2026 11:51 via dailymail.com
  
  Hedge fund tycoon Chris Rokos - who paid an estimated £330million to the Treasury last year - has become the latest to join the exodus.
  
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• Adam Peaty’s sister ‘feels used’ after he snubs pregnancy announcement

  08-09-2026 11:49 via metro.co.uk
  
  Adam Ramsay-Peaty has ‘ignored’ his sister’s olive branch text (Picture: Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images)Adam Peaty has reportedly upset his pregnant sister Bethany after ‘ignoring’ her message telling him she is expecting a little girl.The Olympic champion, 31, who is expecting a child with wife Holly Ramsay-Peaty, has been caught in a row between him and his family since their wedding last year.Several of his family members skipped the ceremony,
  
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• Pub banned from hosting community garden parties after 'killjoy' neighbour 'posed as a solicitor and faked a petition'

  08-09-2026 11:48 via dailymail.com
  
  Darren Robinson claims he put on just three summer events at The Wirral Hundred in Birkenhead, Merseyside, and was shocked to receive a typo-littered letter of complaint.
  
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• Pharmacist says sertraline patients shouldn't mistake side effect for 'the weather'

  08-09-2026 11:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A pharmacist has reminded people to be aware of this - and not dismiss signs
  
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• Miss Austria, 22, dies unexpectedly just months after 'overjoyed' announcement

  08-09-2026 11:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Lucia Sisic, 22, was crowned Miss Austria in 2024 and had undergone seven heart procedures after being born with a heart valve defect.
  
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• Welsh and Scottish pupils are falling behind as their English counterparts rise up world league tables in maths, reading and science

  08-09-2026 11:40 via dailymail.com
  
  A new world-wide study of performance in maths, reading and science reveals a growing performance gap between the four nations of the UK.
  
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• Kim Jong Un unveils North Korea's new navy destroyer equipped with nuclear-capable missiles

  08-09-2026 11:36 via dailymail.com
  
  Kim Jong Un has unveiled North Korea's newest naval destroyer fitted out with nuclear-capable missiles. 
  
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• Full list of National Television Awards 2026 nominations ahead of tonight’s star-studded ceremony

  08-09-2026 11:31 via metro.co.uk
  
  Gary Lineker shocked the room last year when he snapped up the best presenter going (Picture: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for the NTA’s)The National Television Awards (NTAs) return for another glitzy extravaganza this evening, celebrating the best and brightest of British TV.The awards ceremony returns one year on from a big shake-up last year, when Ant and Dec were finally dethroned from their long-running streak for best presenting.Gary Lineker won the award for best presenter instead of t
  
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• Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remake price leaks ahead of today’s Nintendo Direct

  08-09-2026 11:29 via metro.co.uk
  
  Wake up Link, it’s Nintendo Direct day! (Nintendo)It looks like the Australian Nintendo store has given away how much the Ocarina Of Time remake will cost, but you can expect an official confirmation before the end of today.Following its initial and incredibly vague reveal, Nintendo’s The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remake will be properly shown off during today’s Nintendo Direct.As a reminder, the showcase is all about the Zelda franchise’s 40th anniversary, while
  
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• Mum mystified by clothes being ripped up makes horror discovery after installing CCTV

  08-09-2026 11:28 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Jemma Williams, a mother from Torfaen, south Wales, says she has tried traps, bait and pest control in her battle to rid her property of the infestation of rats
  
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• Martin Lewis says workers may get £60 by filling in free form - takes 'few minutes'

  08-09-2026 11:22 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The MoneySavingExpert founder says it is "dead easy" to claim for free using a form on gov.uk
  
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• Even Labour admits Starmer let human rights lawyers cripple the Government as 'risk-averse' guidance created by ally Lord Hermer is scrapped

  08-09-2026 11:17 via dailymail.com
  
  Ellie Reeves has binned changes made by her predecessor Lord Hermer, who was handed what critics said was an 'effective veto' over government policy under Sir Keir Starmer.
  
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• Disabled widow, 83, who has never had a licence is convicted of failing to tax her late husband's car while mourning his death

  08-09-2026 11:17 via dailymail.com
  
  A housebound and partially blind 83-year-old pensioner has been hauled into court after failing to tax her late husband's car while grieving his death.
  
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• Lorry driver who ran over and killed 95-year-old woman after reversing into her and driving off is still free due to legal loophole

  08-09-2026 11:15 via dailymail.com
  
  Greta Zoob, 95, had just set off for her daily walk from her home in Greenwich Millennium Village in May 2023 when she was struck by the vehicle moments after leaving her block of flats.
  
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• New Boots gift set worth £70 reduced to £35 in 370ml deal available now

  08-09-2026 11:14 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Boots says it is 'pulling out all the stops' with its latest gift set on sale across all stores and online
  
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• Argentina launches criminal charges against energy company operating in the Falkland Islands

  08-09-2026 11:14 via dailymail.com
  
  The move follows remarks on Friday by Argentine President Javier Milei, who vowed to sanction oil companies drilling in the British overseas territory.
  
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• Vet says anyone with dog needs to follow 'four hour' September rule

  08-09-2026 11:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Appearing on This Morning Vet Dr Scott Miller said dog owners need to urgently be aware of the pet's reaction to change
  
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• Jennie Bond: 'William purrs with pride over Kate – very different to how King used to be'

  08-09-2026 11:12 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: The Prince and Princess of Wales are taking a modern approach to royal duties - and royal expert Jennie Bond believes it was William's late mother Princess Diana, who paved the way for this
  
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• Thug filmed himself battering girlfriend's dog with hammer as it yelped in pain

  08-09-2026 11:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Lewis Walker, 33, filmed himself kicking his ex girlfriend's dog during a five-year long campaign of abuse which saw him subject his victim to threats and assaults
  
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• Wetherspoon is cutting food and drink prices for one day this month

  08-09-2026 11:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The pub chain is reducing prices by 7.5% on September 17 as part of its annual Tax Equality Day event
  
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• 'I think you've had enough now': Teenage girl reveals disturbing words of Nigerian migrant who raped her in the woods before dodging deportation over 'human rights'

  08-09-2026 11:03 via dailymail.com
  
  WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT: Gift Oladele, 24, targeted the 19-year-old woman as she walked home on an isolated footpath in Wrexham, Wales, after a night out on September 7 last year.
  
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