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• Brits told 'spray this solution around home' to keep spiders out this mating season

  25-08-2026 08:48 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Spiders typically begin migrating indoors this week - but there's a simple method to put them off using items in most kitchens
  
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• Russian state TV urges Putin to arm Argentina and 'defeat Brits in Falklands'

  31-08-2026 09:26 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Kremlin propagandist Vladimir Solovyov has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to arm Argentina to 'decisively defeat Britain' and take control of the Falkland Islands
  
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• John Terry sends warning to Chelsea ahead of Arsenal showdown – ‘It’s not good enough’

  31-08-2026 09:25 via metro.co.uk
  
  John Terry has urged caution ahead of Chelsea’s game against Arsenal next weekend (Picture: John Terry YouTube)John Terry hopes Xabi Alonso uses his time on the training pitch wisely this week after another patchy defensive display against Brighton.The Blues continued their 100% start to the new season with a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Seagulls.Chelsea’s star studded attack again offered a tantalising glimpse of the threat they will offer over the course of the next nine months.
  
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• 'My neighbour says I can’t run my car on driveway before moving off'

  31-08-2026 09:24 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Resident said neighour dashes out whenever he runs the car for more than 10 seconds
  
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• Manchester United reject £28m bid after Michael Carrick approves transfer

  31-08-2026 09:23 via metro.co.uk
  
  Michael Carrick could trim his Man Utd squad (Picture: Getty)Manchester United have rejected an offer worth £28m for wantaway forward Joshua Zirkzee, according to reports.Netherlands international Zirkzee has underwhelmed at Old Trafford since his £36.5m move from Bologna in 2024.Zirkzee scored just three Premier League goals in his first season in the Premier League before contributing only two in all competitions last term.Michael Carrick is open to selling Zirkzee, having left hi
  
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• Dolly Parton on course for ‘huge’ milestone days after death

  31-08-2026 09:17 via metro.co.uk
  
  Dolly Parton’s fans are honouring her in many ways following her death (Picture: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)Dolly Parton could finally secure a huge milestone in her music career following her death.The country music icon and philanthropist died aged 80 on August 25, leading to an outpouring of grief from her fans around the world.Admirers of the Grammy-winning singer have been finding various ways to honour her this week, from leaving floral tributes outside her home to lighting
  
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• Couple who died in hot tub may have been ‘trapped due to suction’

  31-08-2026 09:12 via metro.co.uk
  
  Thomasina and Patrick Tobin died in their villa jacuzzi on holiday (Picture: Google maps)A family holiday turned to horror after a couple died, with police investigations suggesting they became trapped in their villa jacuzzi.Thomasina and Patrick Tobin both suffered fatal heart attacks while staying in Cullera, Spain.It was previously reported that their two teenage children found their bodies in the outdoor jacuzzi on Tuesday, August 25.It’s unclear exactly how the couple died, but the c
  
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• Gary Neville reveals ‘big question’ facing Michael Carrick at Manchester United

  31-08-2026 09:07 via metro.co.uk
  
  Michael Carrick has concerns over Manchester United’s defence (Picture: Getty Images)Gary Neville feels Manchester United must answer a big question over their defence before the transfer window closes this week.The Red Devils beat Ipswich Town 5-2 on Sunday to pick up their first win of the season after their shock 2-0 loss at Hull City on the opening weekend.The back four has come in for question over those two games, with Michael Carrick picking Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Mar
  
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• Princess Diana fans only just noticing unusual detail in photos with King Charles

  31-08-2026 09:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A peculiar detail in photos of Princess Diana and King Charles during their 15-year marriage has left royal fans scratching their heads on the 29th anniversary of Diana's tragic passing
  
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• Taxi driver who left mum 'terrified' with mystery passenger has licence removed

  31-08-2026 08:58 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Laura Hegart, 50, was left terrified when the taxi driver turned up to take her home from a bar with a mystery man sitting in the front seat
  
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• Tom Tugendhat tipped for key role as Kemi Badenoch kicks off Tory reshuffle - with ex-Cabinet minister Priti Patel leaving

  31-08-2026 08:51 via dailymail.com
  
  Kemi Badenoch is making changes to her top team with Tom Tugendhat tipped to take the foreign affairs brief.
  
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• Trump says Kharg Island is 'being blown to smithereens' in post showing AI bombing video as US and Iran trade strikes and oil prices surge

  31-08-2026 08:50 via dailymail.com
  
  There was no other evidence that the Iranian energy hub was under attack and no immediate response to Mr Trump's post on Iranian media.
  
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• New video shows terrifying scramble for lifejackets before ferry capsizes

  31-08-2026 08:48 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 PagePassengers scrambled for life jackets onboard a high-speed ferry as it was sinking off the northern coast of Cyprus.Some 270 passengers and crew were onboard the Filo Jet when it capsized near Diana Beach shortly after departing the city of Kyrenia for Tasucu in Turkiye.At least eight people died in the incident, and authorities have now arrested both the ca
  
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• Chelsea agree £38m deal to sign Liverpool target after Emiliano Martinez transfer

  31-08-2026 08:41 via metro.co.uk
  
  Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso (Picture: Getty)Chelsea have reached an agreement with Monaco to sign Lamine Camara, handing Manchester City a huge boost in their pursuit of Enzo Fernandez.The Blues expressed interest in Senegal international Camara as Fernandez continues to push for a move away from Stamford Bridge.Fernandez, who won the World Cup in 2022 before being sent off in this summer’s final, was hoping to join Real Madrid earlier in the summer but a dream move to the Bernabeu fell t
  
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• EuroMillions-winning family leave town amazed by what they spend £42m jackpot on

  31-08-2026 08:40 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A family who scooped just over £42m on the EuroMillions jackpot in 2009 continue to support their small town's 3,200 residents through a variety of projects
  
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• Emmerdale fans rumble Joe Tate twist after Dawn Taylor's death as new storyline 'sealed'

  31-08-2026 08:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Emmerdale fans are convinced they've worked out a new romance for Joe Tate following the sad death of his fiancé Dawn Taylor
  
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• 'I was one of the first on Wegovy weight loss pill - the effects have been big'

  31-08-2026 08:24 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Lauren Carrigher says the pill was the only option for her as she is 'terrified of needles'
  
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• Unearthed notes from 20 years ago shed light on childhood cancer mystery at California community

  31-08-2026 08:21 via dailymail.com
  
  There have been at least six confirmed cases of an incredibly rare form of cancer in the community between 2013 and 2024. The notes raise fresh questions about their cause.
  
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• Kyrenia ferry live: 8 dead as boat capsizes off northern Cyprus and crew arrested

  31-08-2026 08:18 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Eight people have died after a passenger ferry carrying 267 people capsized off northern Cyprus, with a search underway for 18 missing people
  
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• Shocking moment Channel 10 reporter is brutally shoved to the ground after anti-immigration rally erupted into violence in Melbourne

  31-08-2026 08:16 via dailymail.com
  
  Channel 10 reporter Rebeka Powell was caught up in the chaos while reporting on the March for Australia rally attended by 600 demonstrators on Sunday.
  
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• Restaurant sparks outrage over $1 charge automatically added onto bill

  31-08-2026 08:03 via dailymail.com
  
  The donation goes towards Collective Foundation, a charity established by Lucas Collective founder Chris Lucas.
  
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• AA Cars warns drivers of 'costly mistakes' as 33pc 'not confident'

  31-08-2026 08:03 via mirror.co.uk
  
  New research has been published
  
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• 'Organised genius' with Aldi £9 item similar to £13 Argos and £15 B&Q in stores now

  31-08-2026 08:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Aldi is selling an item that looks all-too-similar to more expensive alternatives available at Argos and B&Q
  
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• The Amazon back-to-school essentials checklist parents shouldn’t ignore

  31-08-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Amazon Prime and next day delivery is here to save the new school term. (Picture: Metro/Amazon/Getty)
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  Depending on how your summer went, you could be dismayed or delighted at the thought of being back on the school run. The one thing you definitely shouldn’t feel? Panicked at the thought of omitting a crucial element from
  
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• Richard Hammond: ‘I don’t want my little girl getting hurt – but I won’t stop her career’

  31-08-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  ‘She’s carving her own career, so I can watch her do that and only applaud,’ Richard Hammond tells Metro (Picture: Global/PA)When Richard Hammond’s daughter hurtled a Formula E car into a wall earlier this year, the collision inevitably drew headlines given her dad’s track record of serious car crashes.Izzy, 25, emerged onto the Jeddah circuit unscathed, but Hammond, 56, came terrifyingly close to death after crashing a jet car at almost 300mph while filming Top Ge
  
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• My naked getaway in the world’s largest nudist village

  31-08-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Right around the corner, everyone’s stripping off (Picture: Getty Images)If travelling light is high on your list of holiday priorities, especially if you want to avoid extra-baggage charges, why not consider a clothing-optional resort?
  Better still, head to France’s picturesque Languedoc region, home to the world’s largest nudist community.For many, the thought of shopping, eating out and clubbing naked probably sounds like a nightmare.But for visitors to Cap d’Agde&rsq
  
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• Kyrenia ferry live: Eight dead as boat capsizes off Cyprus and crew arrested

  31-08-2026 08:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Eight people have died after a passenger ferry carrying 267 people capsized off northern Cyprus, with a search underway for 18 missing people
  
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• I was left out of mum’s will — now my stepdad is blowing the inheritance money

  31-08-2026 08:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Hannah’s stepdad says he’s the sole beneficiary to her mum’s estate (Picture: Getty Images)Losing a parent is devastating, but finding yourself shut out of financial discussions by a surviving spouse has the potential to turn emotional pain into acute anxiety and lingering resentment.And when there’s a second marriage involved, with the complexities of shared property and accumulated savings, legal boundaries can clash even more sharply with assumptions of fairness.This
  
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• Casualty’s Melanie Hill and Neet Mohan on ‘apocalyptic’ event in 40th anniversary episodes

  31-08-2026 08:00 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 PageWith just days to go, Casualty’s Melanie Hill and Neet Mohan have shared a further insight into what to expect from the medical drama’s 40th anniversary episodes.So, what do we know so far?The instalments, airing on Saturday, September 5, will focus on an explosion that takes place at St James’ hospital. With Clinical Lead Flynn Byron (Olly
  
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• Trump delivers ominous warning that 'Israel would be gone' without him as he defends military action in Iran

  31-08-2026 07:59 via dailymail.com
  
  The President's comments were broadcast on the same night that US and Iranian attacks ratcheted up again after a momentary lull in the now six month war.
  
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