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• Cycle lanes rules warning as many drivers misunderstand Highway Code restrictions

  13-09-2026 08:12 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Highway Code makes the rules clear
  
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• Massive ITV star emerges as ‘frontrunner’ to host X Factor reboot

  13-09-2026 12:52 via metro.co.uk
  
  The X Factor is rumoured to be coming back… and it’s searching for it’s new host (Picture: Shutterstock)A new ‘frontrunner’ is reportedly being eyed up as the host of ITV’s rumoured X Factor reboot.It was revealed last month that a revitalised version of the singing competition is in the works.While it’s expected that head honcho Simon Cowell will be back in some capacity – alongside a ‘fresh judging panel’ – it’s not yet
  
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• Ex Premier League referee delivers shock verdict on Sunderland penalty against Arsenal

  13-09-2026 12:45 via metro.co.uk
  
  Arsenal conceded a controversial penalty against Sunderland (Credits: Action Images via Reuters)Former Premier League referee as delivered a surprise verdict on the penalty decision that had Mikel Arteta fuming, despite Arsenal’s win over Sunderland last night.The Gunners continued their flawless start to the new campaign with hard earned 2-0 win at the Stadium of Light.Rather than focus on the finer points of a sixth win from six matches in all competitions, Arteta was left with a bitter
  
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• Chimney sweeps turf war turns dirty as firm sets up website mocking rival as 'backstabber of the year'

  13-09-2026 12:44 via dailymail.com
  
  Rival chimney sweep firms have become embroiled in a war of words after one company founder was branded the 'backstabber of the year' by his competitor.
  
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• Andy Burnham ‘set to announce £200 energy bill cut’ – would you qualify?

  13-09-2026 12:43 via metro.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham is said to be exploring ways to bring down bills for those most in need (Picture: Lewis/SOPA Images/Shutterstock)A £200 cut to energy bills could be on the cards for certain homes in the UK if the government goes ahead with a move it is reportedly preparing.According to the Telegraph, Prime Minister Andy Burnham is investigating how subsidies can be targeted to households living in fuel poverty.It comes as the war in Iran continues to push up global energy prices – with
  
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• Protester, 76, who went to Portsmouth anti-immigration demo in female Islamic dress is charged with concealing his identity

  13-09-2026 12:41 via dailymail.com
  
  Timothy Miller, 76, of Southampton, is accused of wearing or using an item to conceal his identity at a protest, Hampshire Police said.
  
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• Aussies lose it over disturbing new facial recognition technology being used by police to stop people on the street

  13-09-2026 12:41 via dailymail.com
  
  The first police force in Australia to adopt facial recognition cameras pulledaside a man who committed a crime 10 years ago.
  
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• My mum wasn't terminally ill - she needed help... We had 48 hours to stop Canada's assisted-dying system but failed and days later she was given a lethal injection

  13-09-2026 12:40 via dailymail.com
  
  Sisters Alicia and Christie Duncan were originally only granted 48 hours notice that their mother was going to be euthanised.
  
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• London set to get brand-new skyscraper – and you can live in it

  13-09-2026 12:31 via metro.co.uk
  
  Seven new towers are coming to Vauxhall in south London – and you can live in them. (Copyright: BMOR)Three new skyscrapers are coming to south London, and one of them will take the crown as the second-tallest residential building in the UK.Lambeth Council has given the all-clear for a £2,000,000 redevelopment in Vauxhall Square, a vacant plot of land near Vauxhall station.The project, led by developers Bmor and investors Cedarstone Capital Partners and Cheyne Capital, will see the c
  
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• Chelsea branded ‘weak’ after Xabi Alonso hits out at his ‘soft’ players

  13-09-2026 12:29 via metro.co.uk
  
  Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has work to do on his defence (Picture: Shutterstock)Chelsea were held to a 2-2 draw by Hull City on Saturday, with manager Xabi Alonso branding his players ‘soft’ and their defence criticised as ‘weak’.Morgan Rogers gave the Blues an early lead after just seven minutes, but two goals from Mohamed Belloumi put the Tigers into a shock lead by half-time.Joao Pedro rescued a point for the home team at Stamford Bridge, but Chelsea’s defence rem
  
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• Indian villagers tie up worker when he arrives to fix cell tower because they are furious at poor 5G connectivity

  13-09-2026 12:27 via dailymail.com
  
  The technician, named locally as Aditya Bhan Singh, was tied and bound with cables to a mobile tower in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur, in what police have called a dispute over connectivity issues.
  
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• Infection left me 'completely bedbound' and daughter has it - now look at me

  13-09-2026 12:23 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Kirstie has faced a health battle for years - now look at her
  
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• 76-year-old man charged following anti-immigration protest in Portsmouth

  13-09-2026 12:21 via mirror.co.uk
  
  76-year-old Timothy Miller, from Southampton, has been charged with concealing his identity at an anti-immigration protest in Portsmouth on Saturday
  
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• Running for office: Andy Burnham joins in Great North Run as he becomes first serving Prime Minister to take part

  13-09-2026 12:19 via dailymail.com
  
  The Prime Minister, 56, swapped Downing Street for his running trainers on Sunday as he took part in the world's biggest half marathon.
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson's partner Lisa Hogan is 'so proud' he went public with his cancer battle after 30,000 sought health advice

  13-09-2026 12:13 via dailymail.com
  
  Mr Clarkson, 66, revealed his prostate cancer diagnosis on his hit TV show with Lisa Clarkson's Farm.
  
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• Trump brags about his golf skills but complains he ‘doesn’t have enough time’ for it

  13-09-2026 12:12 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 PageDonald Trump has shared a video of himself playing golf while complaining that he doesn’t have enough time for his hobby.The President wrote on Truth Social: ‘Such a great golfer. Too bad I have very little time to play!!!’Trump is known for his love of golf, and owns multiple golf courses across the world. His frequent trips to the course
  
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• Protester, 76, is charged with concealing his identity at anti-immigration demonstration in Portsmouth

  13-09-2026 12:11 via dailymail.com
  
  Timothy Miller, 76, of Southampton, has been charged with wearing or using an item to conceal his identity, Hampshire Police said, following an anti-immigration protest in Portsmouth.
  
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• He's definitely running: Andy Burnham joins in Great North Run as he becomes first serving Prime Minister to take part

  13-09-2026 12:10 via dailymail.com
  
  The Prime Minister, 56, swapped Downing Street for his running trainers on Sunday as he took part in the world's biggest half marathon.
  
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• Labor minister Anika Wells confirms she will attend this years' AFL Grand Final after her expenses scandal rocked the Albanese government

  13-09-2026 12:07 via dailymail.com
  
  Sports Minister Anika Wells has confirmed she will be attending the AFL Grand Final - despite her expenses scandal.
  
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• Labour's 'blunt' drive to treat social class discrimination like racism and sexism is a 'mistake' says head of scrapped social mobility body

  13-09-2026 12:06 via dailymail.com
  
  Alun Francis, the chairman of the Social Mobility Commission (SMC), also criticised a lack of independent scrutiny of a replacement unit announced by ministers last week.
  
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• Spiders won't enter your house if you use £10 Amazon spray shoppers recommend

  13-09-2026 12:05 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Bugs will think twice about coming inside your home with the natural defence in place
  
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• Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency diversion as passengers scream 'we will die'

  13-09-2026 12:02 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Airbus A321 took off from Istanbul and attempted three landings at Tunis Carthage International Airport before turning to Enfidha-Hammamet Airport
  
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• Sarah loses the upper hand in Emmerdale spoiler video as Mack fights back with smoking gun to free Charity

  13-09-2026 12:00 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 PageMackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb) takes the wind out of Sarah Sugden’s (Katie Hill) sails in Emmerdale next week as he makes it clear that he has no qualms about filling Jacob Sugden (Joe-Warren Plant) in on her big secrets.
  Sarah, as viewers are aware, is single-handedly responsible for Charity Dingle’s (Emma Atkins) plight, changing her statement
  
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• I’ve explored different careers – but I keep working at a sex shop

  13-09-2026 12:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Caption: (Picture: Dec Bowring)‘Do you reckon Freddie Mercury had a dildo?’ My boss gawped at me, wide-eyed, mouth open like a drawbridge, stunned into silence. I was face-down in a delivery box of polystyrene, picking out little viagra boxes amongst the white fluff. I lifted my head out of the box, red-faced. ‘Well?’ I goaded, diving back in. He burst into a fit of giggles, high-pitched and rapturous. The laughter engine churned up a gear, and he cackled.
  
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• Andrew detectives are ignoring me, says whistleblower who has instead given FBI his evidence that shamed royal smuggled women into Buckingham Palace

  13-09-2026 11:58 via dailymail.com
  
  Former royal protection officer Paul Page said he has therefore shared his information with America's FBI instead.
  
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• Elon Musk and OpenAI boss back calls to slow AI development amid ‘human extinction’ fears

  13-09-2026 11:54 via metro.co.uk
  
  The tech bosses have joined a growing list of industry experts voicing concerns about AI (Picture: Getty)Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have backed calls for the AI industry to ‘slow down’ development of the technology over fears it could bring about ‘human extinction’.Last week, former Anthropic staff member Jacob Coxon quit the company amid claims it and competitor OpenAI were not acting ‘responsibly’.He told his ex-colleagues: ‘Like many of you,
  
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• Lucy Letby allowed jail telly and choc binges as she grieves death of doctor 'boyfriend'

  13-09-2026 11:43 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The convicted former nurse is said to have been excused from prison classes and workshops while staff monitor her wellbeing following the death of former colleague and "love" Mark Deakin
  
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• Met Office names areas facing heavy rain on Monday with 14 counties at risk

  13-09-2026 11:39 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Met Office weather forecasters say Monday will bring bright spells and potential 26C highs for some areas, while others could face spells of heavy rain
  
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• 'Incoherent' Donald Trump should back Britain in the face of Argentina's plan for 'colonial takeover' of the Falklands says top Tory Tugendhat

  13-09-2026 11:35 via dailymail.com
  
  The new shadow foreign secretary spoke out after the ageing US president suggested British forces would not 'be willing to travel that far' to defend the islanders right to self determination.
  
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• X Files star Gillian Anderson says she's pansexual and reveals relationships with women

  13-09-2026 11:34 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The actress, 58, explained that appearing on Netflix's Sex Education was a turning point for her.
  
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