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• Cairngorms National Park wildfire declared major incident with hundreds evacuated

  25-07-2026 15:12 via metro.co.uk
  
  Residents of Nethy Bridge were advised to evacuate yesterday evening (Picture: Ronan Dugan)A wildfire which has engulfed the UK’s largest national park has been declared a ‘major incident’.Cairngorms National Park has been burning for 10 days, destroying trees and sending toxic smoke across north east Scotland.Police declared the wildfire a major incident yesterday, warning that strong, dry winds are whipping up the ‘unpredictable’ blaze.A ‘major incident&rsq
  
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• Aussie cops smash alleged online child abuse ring operating around the globe - as arrests are made in five countries

  25-08-2026 01:27 via dailymail.com
  
  Arrests have been made in Uruguay, England, Poland, Mexico and the United States.
  
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• Saved with seconds to spare: Widow, 89, is rescued from her thatched home just moments before it goes up in flames in devastating Stourbridge inferno

  25-08-2026 01:23 via dailymail.com
  
  After an inferno laid waste to this leafy corner of the West Midlands earlier this month, all that remains of this historic family home is a single teapot.
  
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• No weigh! 10,000 animals get their turn on the London Zoo's hidden scales for annual check up

  25-08-2026 01:23 via dailymail.com
  
  Animals were enticed, led or coaxed onto the scales, as keepers ensured that every mammal, bird, reptile, fish and invertebrate was weighed and recorded.
  
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• Major Aussie property market in danger of plunging into a painful correction as auction rates tumble: 'Steak knives on the table'

  25-08-2026 01:20 via dailymail.com
  
  The property party is over in this city as buyers find themselves with something they haven't had for a long time: leverage.
  
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• Awkward moment Angus Taylor tumbles off his bicycle and hits the pavement during 1,000km charity ride: 'Pretty sore'

  25-08-2026 01:16 via dailymail.com
  
  Despite escaping serious injury, Angus Taylor admitted that he felt a little worse for wear on Tuesday morning.
  
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• 'No woman should have to give birth in a lay-by — Government must act to keep maternity unit open'

  25-08-2026 01:09 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Barnstaple’s North Devon District Hospital has temporarily shuttered its birthing wing due to staff shortages, forcing expectant mums to face a gruelling journey of almost two hours to Exeter
  
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• Villagers fear wildfires as residents of illegal South Downs 'shanty town' repeatedly burn rubbish inside tinder-dry national park

  25-08-2026 01:06 via dailymail.com
  
  The eyesore site at Soberton in the South Downs has been occupied by caravans for more than a decade despite rules forbidding anyone from living there.
  
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• NHS-worker mother of first Brit to die fighting for Putin in Ukraine reveals he told her he was going to Romania - and how his family are now being made to suffer by the Kremlin

  25-08-2026 01:06 via dailymail.com
  
  Yorkshireman Bradley Townsend, 33, died in combat after leaving his hometown of Barnsley to enlist in Putin's war.
  
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• Ukraine hands the UK a trove of top-secret intelligence to help AI train our troops to defeat Putin

  25-08-2026 01:05 via dailymail.com
  
  A trove of data covering the Kremlin's secrets and tactics will be shared as part of a landmark military agreement.
  
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• Some high street coffee - including Costa's cappuccino - packed with same caffeine as FOUR cans of Red Bull

  25-08-2026 01:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Tests by consumer group Which? have discovered large variations in the amount of caffeine in drinks sold by big name coffee chains, including Caffè Nero and Starbucks
  
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• Energy debt balloons to £6BILLION ahead of expected bill hike this winter

  25-08-2026 01:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  It comes as energy bills are expected to rise again this winter and, with Ofgem set to announce its next price cap on Wednesday, early analysis makes for grim reading
  
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• EasyJet starts drive to recruit new wave of over 50s cabin crew

  25-08-2026 01:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  EasyJet says the number of cabin crew over the age of 50 has more than doubled - with over-60s almost quadrupling - and so it has extended a new recruitment push
  
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• Cervical cancer screening kits to be sent to millions of women on NHS

  25-08-2026 01:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A radical shake-up will see tests mailed out to women in England who have not attended screening appointments so they can self-swab for cancer-causing high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV)
  
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• Moment joyriding teens are stopped on M6: Boy, 16, is arrested after driving three friends for 50 miles along motorway in untaxed car he bought for £250 hours earlier

  25-08-2026 01:02 via dailymail.com
  
  The child had bought the red Kia with a group of friends for £250 earlier in the day before taking it on a 50-mile joyride along the M6 in Cheshire and Staffordshire.
  
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• Daily horoscope August 25, 2026: Today’s predictions for your star sign

  25-08-2026 01:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  Here’s what the stars have in store for your day (Picture: Metro.co.uk)Mercury joins the Sun in Virgo today, instilling a sense of meaning into the day before you. Look for messages and signals.Cancer, Leo and Virgo, varied perspectives and takes will work to your favour. Discuss big ideas with those around you.
  We often hear of ‘signs from the cosmos’; today, those carry some extra weight. Keep your cosmic senses attuned.
  Ahead, you’ll find all star signs’ horosco
  
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• 7,000,000 new coins with King’s face to enter circulation

  25-08-2026 01:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  The Royal Mint said the new edition of the 10p coin will be highly sought after (Picture: Royal Mint/PA Wire)Millions of new 10p coins with the King’s portrait will be pumped out today after the latest issue by the Royal Mint.
  Eagle-eyed people still using coins might soon spot that something has changed with the 10p coin.
  Released into circulation today, the shiny new 10p coins will feature the King’s portrait for the first time.
  The coins are being released because of increased de
  
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• Three Hollyoaks icons face death as horrifying revenge plot explodes

  25-08-2026 00:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  Three Hollyoaks icons are facing death (Picture:Lime Pictures/ Metro)Hollyoaks serves up serious danger for three show favourites in what will prove to be a big week for the long-running soap – as consequences of a revenge plot explode.Gemma Johnson (Tisha Merry) is hellbent on winning Warren Fox’s (Jamie Lomas) affection and in order to do that she needs Mercedes McQueen (Jennifer Metcalfe) out of the way.After a touching moment with Warren, which is interrupted by newcomer Xander
  
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• Kit faces worst mistake ever on Coronation Street as Jodie snares him

  25-08-2026 00:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  Run, don’t walk, Kit. Now (Picture: ITV)Coronation Street’s Jodie Ramsey (Olivia Frances-Brown) should come with a health warning. Although let’s face it, DC Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) probably wouldn’t read it.
  The Cobbles copper has found himself in serious hot water recently thanks to his choice in women – namely Sarah Platt (Tina O’Brien), who’s fresh in the slammer for the murder of Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) despite
  
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• Hollyoaks confirms Lucas Hay’s return – and he is on a mission

  25-08-2026 00:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  Lucas Hay is back in the village – and he’s on a mission (Picture: Lime Pictures)The moment Hollyoaks fans have been waiting for is almost upon us as Lucas Hay (Oscar Curtis) stages his return to the eponymous village – and it’s safe to say he’s on a mission.
  Lucas was jailed earlier this year for taking Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson) hostage after he’d uncovered his dad’s affair with his one true love Dillon Ray (Nathaniel Dass).Despite having cut ties wi
  
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• Happy ending looms for Linda amid Kellie Bright’s EastEnders exit– but Max may ruin it all

  25-08-2026 00:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  Typical Max, right? (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)Come on, Linda Carter! You know, we know, everyone who’s ever watched EastEnders knows… Max Branning (Jake Wood) is no good for you!It’s undeniable, though, that Max clearly has a piece of her heart, and co-parenting a daughter has allowed Linda access to a vulnerable, loving and genuine side of Max that’s usually cowed down by his seemingly undefeatable libido.They’ve been out of each others
  
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• Emmerdale boss defends killing off Dr Todd amid controversy

  25-08-2026 00:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  Dr Todd’s ultimate demise proved controversial (Picture: ITV)Dr Caitlin Todd (Caroline Harker) was one of the most grotesque characters to ever darken the Emmerdale village with her presence.Emerging as a vicious and vindictive doctor assigned to mentor Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant), Todd set out to systematically annihilate the young trainee doctor, successfully breaking his spirit with her cruel manipulations.When she moved on to prey upon Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins
  
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• Emmerdale boss confirms Charity and Vanessa future – and it’s not good news

  25-08-2026 00:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  Fans of Charity Dingle and Vanessa Woodfield are holding out hope for a reunion (Picture: ITV)Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) and Vanessa Woodfield (Michelle Hardwick) are one of those Emmerdale couples that have had fans hooked for years.Despite the couple having split six years ago, their biggest supporters have been holding out hope that Vanity may still reunite in the future.Their relationship blossomed unexpectedly in 2017, after the pair found themselves locked in the Woolpack cellar togethe
  
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• EastEnders’ Hawkins family return with a bang and Nicola is utterly horrified

  25-08-2026 00:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  The family are back (Picture: BBC)EastEnders’ Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington) thought she’d seen the last of her hectic family following their unexpected visit to Walford earlier this month – but boy, she’s about to find out just how wrong she was. Her sisters Gemma Roper (Patricia Potter) and Jodie Hawkins (Anna Constable) arrive back on Albert Square next week, and they are not alone. This time, they are set to be joined by Gemma’s husband Ned R
  
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• DS Ramsden’s plot in Emmerdale shocks Serena as their past is finally revealed

  25-08-2026 00:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ramsden wants to destroy Kim Tate, and has been receiving help from Serena Sugden (Picture: ITV)Serena Sugden (Casey Al-Shaqsy) has been a mysterious soul since she arrived in Emmerdale, but the picture on her is starting to grow.She showed up in the village as an unknown accidental confidant of Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins), who spilled all of her woeful beans to the stranger near the lake to offload some of her burden.Charity was horrified to learn that the stranger turned out to be Robert Sug
  
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• Betsy’s life-changing change brings hope in Coronation Street but things go too fast

  25-08-2026 00:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  When will poor Betsy catch a break? (Picture: ITV)If anyone’s in need of a silver lining on Coronation Street, it’s Betsy Swain (Sydney Martin).The troubled teen’s entire life was turned upside down after she suffered a debilitating stroke which severely affected her ability to speak.Tragically, Betsy’s stroke was cause by experimenting with non-fatal strangulation during consensual sex with her boyfriend, Dylan Wilson (Liam McCheyne).This shocki
  
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• Jamie Carragher names Arsenal’s biggest rival for the Premier League title after Chelsea win

  25-08-2026 00:41 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jamie Carragher after Chelsea’s opening win over Fulham (Picture: Sky Sports)Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has named Arsenal’s biggest rival for the Premier League title this season.The Gunners clinched their first league title since 2004 last season, finishing seven points ahead of Manchester City.Mikel Arteta’s side made a bright start to their Premier League title defence, beating newly-promoted Coventry City 3-0 on Friday night.Arsenal then saw several of their possible
  
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• Supreme Court clears path for Trump's mail-in voting crackdown ahead of make-or-break midterms

  25-08-2026 00:27 via dailymail.com
  
  The court´s conservative majority didn´t decide the legality of Trump's order, instead ruling that the states did not have the legal right to challenge it.
  
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• Iran places £7m bounty on Barron Trump's head as sickening assassination video aired

  25-08-2026 00:24 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The US and Iran have been in conflict since February 28, when joint US-Israeli forces carried out strikes on several key Iranian sites - Iran retaliated by closing the Strait of Hormuz waterway and striking US allies
  
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• Girl, 8, dies from 'brain-eating amoeba' she likely caught while swimming in Louisiana lake

  25-08-2026 00:14 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Lillian Smart died after contracting the rare Naegleria fowleri “brain-eating amoeba”, believed to have been picked up while swimming in a Louisiana lake.
  
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