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• Cruel son Stewart Irwin left mum on floor for two weeks before she died

  11-09-2026 18:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Stewart Irwin, 56, has been jailed for six and a half years for manslaughter after leaving his elderly mum, Veronica Irwin, on the floor for two weeks before she died
  
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• Thomas Tuchel apologises to Man Utd star over ‘hurtful’ England decision

  18-09-2026 13:37 via metro.co.uk
  Thomas Tuchel has named two Man Utd stars in his England squad (Photo: Getty)Thomas Tuchel has assured Kobbie Mainoo he will play for England soon, after the Manchester United star failed to get on the pitch at the World Cup.Aside from third-choice goalkeeper James Trafford, Mainoo was the only star not to play a single minute of the Three Lions’ run to third-place at last summer’s tournament.The 21-year-old went to the finals off the back of a strong end to the season with United a
  
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• Putney Pusher suspect’s sisters say he was arrested by police ‘with a film crew’

  18-09-2026 13:31 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 PageThe sisters of a man arrested on suspicion of being the ‘Putney Pusher’ have said their brother was innocent because he had a different eye colour to the profile shared by the victim.Nicholas Brandram was discovered dead on Tuesday, months after he was arrested on suspicion of pushing a woman in the way of a bus on Putney Bridge in 2017.His famil
  
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• Cineworld drama continues as users claim its website has suffered a ‘massive breach’

  18-09-2026 13:26 via metro.co.uk
  
  Cineworld has been heavily criticised by members for its recent website and booking system overhaul (Picture: Getty Images)It’s been a tough week for Cineworld.After the company launched a seemingly innocent new website and app, customers have branded the chain ‘appalling’ and ‘disturbing’ — and the drama shows no signs of slowing.Cine-gate all started on Tuesday September 15, when Cineworld Unlimited members received an email stating they ‘will no long
  
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• British Airways launch flight to ‘bucket list’ country after 13 years

  18-09-2026 13:26 via metro.co.uk
  
  British Airways has launched a new route to Tanzania in Africa (Picture: Getty Images)British Airways has launched flights to a ‘bucket list’ country for the first time in more than a decade.From summer 2027, Londoners will be able to fly directly from Gatwick Airport to Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar in Tanzania.Here, tourists can take a dip in the sea, hike the highest mountain in Africa, or catch a glimpse of the Great Migration, one of the most unique experiences in the animal kingdom
  
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• Glastonbury boss gives blunt response to Oasis 2027 headline rumours

  18-09-2026 13:24 via metro.co.uk
  
  (Picture: Harry Durrant/Getty Images)Glastonbury Festival has put an end to the rumours that Oasis could make a surprise appearance in their line-up.The Gallagher brothers sparked speculation after announcing a string of 2027 shows that appeared to leave a gap for a Glastonbury appearance in their schedule.However, the festival’s co-organiser, Emily Eavis, has broken fans’ hearts after she was asked on social media by a user called Jimmy whether ‘you’ve got Oasis’.
  
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• New Soulslike game lowers its price so it can compete with GTA 6 and Zelda

  18-09-2026 13:16 via metro.co.uk
  
  A battle for your wallet (Lyrical Games)The developers behind Ghostrunner have announced a cheaper than average price for its next game, due to the overwhelming competition near Christmas. With GTA 6 and The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remake both coming out in November, many companies have chosen to launch games in September and October to avoid trying to compete.This has led to a cluster of major games being released within weeks of each other. It started this week with Marvel&rsquo
  
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• Ramipril side effect alert as pharmacist says 'it's not well known but persistent'

  18-09-2026 13:14 via mirror.co.uk
  
  People taking the medication have been issued a message about the 'persistent' side effect that can occur
  
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• How China's President Xi Jinping has been dogged by health rumours from heart attack, cancer and stroke speculation to 'mystery disappearance'

  18-09-2026 13:13 via dailymail.com
  
  Social media was on fire with speculation this week about the health status of Xi Jinping , with rumours swirling he fell ill at a major summit and had to be rushed home.
  
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• Desperate mum appeals for new kidney on social media - and total stranger gives her his for transplant

  18-09-2026 13:07 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The mum-of-four says he will never be able to repay the stranger who put himself through months of tests and major surgery to give her another chance at life
  
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• UK haulage firm enters liquidation — family-run business since 2020

  18-09-2026 13:06 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The firm is one of the leading haulage companies in the area
  
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• Wellwishers donate £80,000 to devastated family of Noah Woods after tragic three-year-old's body was pulled from pond

  18-09-2026 13:01 via dailymail.com
  
  Noah, who was non-verbal and partially deaf, and awaiting an autism assessment, was reported missing on Tuesday after running away from a relative following a trip to a local playground.
  
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• The conversation Brits still struggle to have - but help is at hand

  18-09-2026 13:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  British Gas commissioned research which picked up on the tendency of Brits to keep their issues under wraps. It's led to the creation of an inititive to provide assistance
  
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• I’ve found 7 stylish table lamps under £50 that instantly make a room feel more luxurious

  18-09-2026 13:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Forget the big light. These affordable table lamps create a warm, expensive-looking glow for less than £50. (Picture: Metro/Getty)
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  Autumn is coming, which means the sun will set earlier, and the darker evenings will roll in sooner. With this comes the need for the ultimate lighting set-up that not only creates a cosy ambience i
  
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• 20 women had breasts removed unnecessarily during cancer care

  18-09-2026 12:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of patients suffered harm at County Durham and Darlington Trust (Picture: Getty Images)Twenty women had their breasts removed unnecessarily while being treated for breast cancer, an NHS trust has said.A review of cases has found that hundreds of patients suffered harm during treatment in the breast unit at the County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust (CDDFT), with some even suffering ‘excessive surgery’.The trust, which has been the subject of a BBC investigation, said
  
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• Woman dies after crash in Essex Tesco car park in front of shoppers

  18-09-2026 12:58 via metro.co.uk
  
  The woman was taken to hospital with injuries before she later died (Picture: Getty Images)A woman has died after a crash involving two vehicles at a Tesco car park in front of shoppers.The collision happened at around 10.30am on Friday, August 21, at the Tesco near the A13 in Pitsea, Essex.Following the crash, the woman – who was a passenger in one of the vehicles – was taken to hospital with injuries, where she later died despite the efforts of medical staff.No arrests have been m
  
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• Pakistan bombing kills at least 15 as 'vehicle packed with explosives driven into mosque'

  18-09-2026 12:58 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A vehicle carrying explosives is believed to have been driven at a mosque in the north west of Pakistan with at least 15 people killed and a further 56 injured in the horror attack
  
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• Ceuta overrun: Thousands of migrants charge through streets of Spanish enclave as police attempt to move them to official tent camp

  18-09-2026 12:57 via dailymail.com
  
  Video footage shows people charging through the streets towards the new camp, cheering and shouting as they run.
  
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• 'Fly high princess': Mourners dressed in pink gather for funeral of seven-year-old girl 'murdered' in Middlesbrough house fire with her aunt

  18-09-2026 12:56 via dailymail.com
  
  Seven-year-old Valentina Foster was allegedly murdered alongside aunt Natalie Foster, 34, in the house fire in Grangetown near Middlesbrough on August 26.
  
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• Council workers lose bid to stop press naming them at Sara Sharif inquest

  18-09-2026 12:55 via metro.co.uk
  
  A coroner has rejected requests for anonymity made by three council workers expected to give evidence in the inquest for murdered 10-year-old Sara Sharif (Picture: Surrey Police/PA)Three council workers have lost a bid to prevent the press from naming them during the inquest for murdered 10-year-old Sara Sharif.Sara was found dead in a bunk bed at the family home in Woking, Surrey, in a crime that shocked the nation in August 2023.Her father and stepmother – Urfan Sharif, 44, and Beinash
  
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• Bombing kills at least 15 and wounds dozens as 'vehicle filled with explosives is driven into Pakistan mosque'

  18-09-2026 12:53 via dailymail.com
  
  Bilal Faizi, a senior rescue official, said the bombing occurred in Kohat, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan.
  
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• England squad LIVE: Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold IN as Thomas Tuchel rings changes

  18-09-2026 12:49 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Thomas Tuchel has announced his latest England squad as the Three Lions prepare for an extended and revamped three-week international break this autumn
  
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• Most dangerous town in England and Wales with the highest crime rate in the country

  18-09-2026 12:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Home Office figures have revealed the most dangerous town to live in
  
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• Thousands of people remain without water two days after pipe burst

  18-09-2026 12:45 via mirror.co.uk
  
  In a statement on Friday morning, Anglian Water said: 'We are working as quickly as possible to get the pumps restarted and get those customers back on'
  
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• Thomas Tuchel explains why ‘fantastic’ Arsenal star is not in England squad

  18-09-2026 12:40 via metro.co.uk
  
  Thomas Tuchel has named five Arsenal stars in his England squad (Photo: Getty)Thomas Tuchel has explained why he did not call up a ‘fantastic’ Arsenal star to his England squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures.The Three Lions boss named his first squad since the World Cup heartbreak on Friday, with several surprise inclusions and omissions.Five Arsenal stars have been called up to the squad – Ezri Konsa, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka &nd
  
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• WW1 battlefield poppies from British trenches set to go under the hammer

  18-09-2026 12:37 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Dried poppies were plucked straight from the ground in France in 1915 by a British soldier and preserved as a poignant symbol of hope amid the horrors of WW1
  
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• Gym-goers are getting their knickers in a twist over this ‘filthy’ underwear habit

  18-09-2026 12:35 via metro.co.uk
  
  Are you team pants or team commando? (Picture: Getty Images)When you’re getting dressed for the gym, underwear might seem like a pretty straightforward decision.But while some people wouldn’t dream of attempting a workout without the protection of pants, others see the extra layer of fabric as nothing but a sweaty inconvenience.A recent Pour Moi survey of 1,500 UK women found 5% never, or rarely, wear underwear to the gym, but if online forums are anything to go by, the real number
  
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• Family plea after dad found dead on school field and e-bike pulled from canal

  18-09-2026 12:35 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The family of Neil Thompson, who was discovered dead on the grounds of a school in Wolverhampton, have issued a heartbreaking appeal on what would have been his 46th birthday
  
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• Ceuta under siege: Thousands of migrants charge through streets of Spanish enclave as police attempt to move them to official tent camp

  18-09-2026 12:33 via dailymail.com
  
  Video footage shows people charging through the streets towards the new camp, cheering and shouting as they run.
  
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• Seven bank holidays to move in 2027 - what you need to know

  18-09-2026 12:22 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The full list of 2027 bank holidays for England and Wales has been confirmed
  
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