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• Dawn’s exit story may trigger yet another Emmerdale goodbye

  09-07-2026 10:35 via metro.co.uk
  
  How does Dawn Taylor really feel? (Picture: ITV)The green-eyed monster appears in Emmerdale soon, as Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley) makes a discovery about her ex Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle).Dawn and Billy’s marriage fell apart due to Dawn having an affair with Joe Tate (Ned Porteous). She chose to explore a new relationship with Joe over staying with Billy, the man she shares three children with.While Dawn and Joe have navigated their romance, Billy has remained single, trying to build a
  
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• Bridgerton fans are rushing to buy these new Netflix-inspired perfumes now £12 off

  10-07-2026 13:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Bridgerton fans, this limited-time fragrance deal is too good to miss. (Picture: Metro/The Perfume Shop/Getty)
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  If you’re a religious Bridgerton viewer and are counting down the days to the next series, there’s a way to bring a little Regency romance into your everyday. The Perfume Shop has launched a collection of th
  
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• UK hospital shuts down ward after outbreak of rare form of disease

  10-07-2026 12:57 via metro.co.uk
  
  Glangwili Hospital has been forced to close one of its wards following the outbreakA Welsh hospital ward has been forced to close following an outbreak of a rare and highly contagious form of scabies.Hywel Dda health board said the Steffan Ward at Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen would be closed while the outbreak was managed ‘in line with established infection prevention and control procedures’.‘Support and advice has been made available through our Infection Prevention and C
  
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• Date Farage will face off against Binface and ‘human fox’ in Clacton by-election confirmed

  10-07-2026 12:50 via metro.co.uk
  
  Nigel Farage will go up against Count BInface and a human fox (Picture: Reuters/Shutterstock/Rob Pownall, Protect the Wild)Clear your diary for August 13, as Nigel Farage will officially be facing off Count Binface and a human fox.
  The Clacton by-election is being boycotted by the other main Westminster parties, who view Mr Farage’s actions as a stunt.
  This has left comedy candidate Count Binface as the highest-profile opponent for the Reform UK leader.Reform had originally hoped the vote
  
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• Awkward moment Channel 5 presenter eyerolls announcing Bonnie Tyler’s death

  10-07-2026 12:38 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 PageA Channel 5 presenter raised eyebrows after she made various on-air blunders while announcing the death of singer Bonnie Tyler.The ’80s music legend died this week at age 75, with dozens of tributes pouring in praising her ‘extraordinary’ vocals and sparkling personality, with one person dubbing her the ‘funniest woman alive’.As
  
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• Five Guys just launched its own version of a Happy Meal – but with one big difference

  10-07-2026 12:35 via metro.co.uk
  
  The new limited-time offer will be available till September 1(Picture: Getty Images)Just in time for the summer holidays, Five Guys has launched a new ‘Big Kids Combo’ – and it’s giving serious McDonald’s Happy Meal vibes.Designed ‘for the whole family’, the limited-time offer plays to Five Guys’ biggest strength: hefty portions.While a build-your-own kids’ menu has been around since 2025, this latest addition, starting at £15.50, lets
  
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• Passenger is sucked out of Ryanair plane window up to his shoulders and has to be pulled back in by other travellers during flight to Germany

  10-07-2026 12:33 via dailymail.com
  
  A Ryanair passenger was allegedly sucked 'up to his shoulders' out of a plane window and had to be pulled back into the jet by other travellers.
  
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• Controversy-plagued planning board may face a FLOOD of multi-million euro cases querying previous decisions because of this one DISASTROUS flaw - and taxpayers will be left to pick up the tab...

  10-07-2026 12:33 via dailymail.com
  
  The 'clearly systemic' problem emerged as An Coimisiún Pleanála's decision to allow an expansion at Aughinish Alumina refinery was quashed by a judge.
  
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• British musician Calvin Hayes dies aged 63 after collapsing at home

  10-07-2026 12:33 via metro.co.uk
  
  Calvin Hayes has died at the age of 63 (Picture: Marc Broussely/Redferns)Calvin Hayes, the British musician and co-founder of 1980s pop band Johnny Hates Jazz, has died at the age of 63 after collapsing at his home.The keyboardist and drummer was found dead at his property in Washington in the US, his wife Kathy has confirmed.
  Hayes rose to performing in Johnny Hates Jazz in 1986 alongside singer Clark Datchler and bassist Mike Nocito.The band’s breakthrough came with their 1987 single Sh
  
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• Prince Harry hugs Alison Hammond and plays pickleball as Meghan prepares to bring Archie and Lilbet to join him in the UK

  10-07-2026 12:31 via dailymail.com
  
  Meghan, Archie and Lilibet are not expected to appear at any public engagements - but talks about a reunion with King Charles remain ongoing.
  
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• Patricia Greene dies aged 94: Tributes paid to Archers legend who played matriarch Jill in BBC radio soap for almost 70 years

  10-07-2026 12:28 via dailymail.com
  
  Also known as Paddy, she was the radio soap's longest serving cast member as well as the longest serving actor in a soap opera in any medium.
  
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• England star responds to Erling Haaland ‘mind games’ claim ahead of World Cup clash

  10-07-2026 12:18 via metro.co.uk
  
  Erling Haaland has scored seven goals in just four World Cup games (Photo: Getty)Nico O’Reilly has dismissed Erling Haaland’s claim that England are ‘clear favourites’ to beat Norway at the World Cup, as just ‘mind games’.The Three Lions take on the Vikings in Miami on Saturday night, with a place in the World Cup semi-finals on the line.While England were widely predicted to make it this far, Norway have surpassed expectations, impressively defeating Brazil
  
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• Killjoy council orders father to tear down the 'magical' treehouse he built with his autistic nine-year-old son

  10-07-2026 12:17 via dailymail.com
  
  Pete Phipps, 51, and Cooper, 9, built the treehouse near their home in Burrow's Field in Cheltenham as a way to encourage Cooper, who has autism and anxiety, to leave the house.
  
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• Researchers who have 'found' Alfred the Great's bones buried under a car park say university is blocking their efforts to dig them up

  10-07-2026 12:16 via dailymail.com
  
  The bones of King Alfred - who led English forces to kill thousands of Vikings during his reign - have been traced to a car park in Winchester, Hampshire, where the former monarch died and was buried.
  
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• Man's body pulled from Stockport reservoir in latest heatwave water tragedy

  10-07-2026 12:15 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A rescue operation was launched at Sykes Reservoir in Alexandra Park in the Edgeley area of Stockport after reports of a man in difficulty in the water
  
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• Ryanair passenger 'sucked up to his shoulders' through shattered plane window

  10-07-2026 12:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A Ryanair passenger was injured after being partially sucked through a smashed window, according to witnesses - the flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen suffered a mid-air engine emergency
  
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• Microsoft services ‘down’ after users report Outlook and Copilot issues

  10-07-2026 12:13 via metro.co.uk
  
  Several of the company’s services seemed to be down on Friday (Picture: Reuters)Microsoft users are reporting issues across the company’s various services.Users have said they are having problems using Microsoft Outlook, the company’s email platform, as well as its AI chatbot, Copilot.The website DownDetector, used to track tech outages, showed reports of issues with Outlook began shortly after 7am on Friday and climbed over the course of the morning.At its peak, shortly befor
  
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• Chelsea make huge offer to hijack £34m deal after agreeing Man Utd transfer

  10-07-2026 12:12 via metro.co.uk
  
  Chelsea were prepared to pay the Dane a lot more than Atletico (Picture: Getty Images Europe)Atletico Madrid are confident of signing Sporting CP captain Morten Hjulmand despite Chelsea making a huge offer to bring him to Stamford Bridge.The Denmark international has been on the radar of a number of top clubs around Europe with Ruben Amorim keen to sign him for Manchester United during his time in charge at Old Trafford.Manchester City and Arsenal have been monitoring his situation this summer
  
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• Prince Harry has Alison Hammond in hysterics in surprise This Morning appearance

  10-07-2026 12:04 via metro.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry was relaxed and in a good mood as he hugged and laughed with Alison Hammond (Picture: This Morning)Prince Harry surprised everyone with an appearance on This Morning, where he played laser tag and hugged host Alison Hammond.
  The Duke of Sussex let loose at the Invictus Games event in Birmingham today, where he challenged This Morning star Alison Hammond in a friendly match of laser tag.
  The pair showed their competitive side as they aimed, with former soldier Harry opting for a two
  
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• Kemi purges the Tory wets! Badenoch blocks former MPs who back Net Zero and staying in ECHR from standing for Conservatives at the next election

  10-07-2026 11:56 via dailymail.com
  
  The Tory leader has rejected applications to be a party candidate at the next general election from those who don't agree with her policy shift - even if they are former MPs.
  
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• RSPCA 'check gums' advice for dog owners during 30C weather

  10-07-2026 11:54 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The animal welfare charity shares advice for keeping dogs cool in the hot weather
  
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• 'I soaked my pillow and bedsheets in sweat - the doctors' diagnosis left me floored'

  10-07-2026 11:53 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Shafi Islam ignored his night sweats and headaches for a month thinking he had a bug
  
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• Mystery as influencer model, 27, plunges to her death from 27th floor of Dubai skyscraper

  10-07-2026 11:48 via dailymail.com
  
  Kauana Bilhar, 27, died after plunging from the tower, prompting a police investigation.
  
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• Millions warned they're wasting cash every time they make a cuppa

  10-07-2026 11:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Ofgem has issued a list of energy saving tips to struggling households
  
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• John McEnroe shows true colours with comment about Emma Raducanu

  10-07-2026 11:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  BBC pundit John McEnroe has shared his thoughts on Emma Raducanu's persistent injury issues
  
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• Fans' fury as millions at work face missing British wildcard Arthur Fery's historic Wimbledon semi-final after BBC led calls to show match at 1.30pm to avoid clash with World Cup

  10-07-2026 11:44 via dailymail.com
  
  His showdown with Alexander Zverev has been scheduled first on Centre Court, meaning it will start at 1.30pm on Friday rather than in the second slot, which begins at around 5pm.
  
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• Passenger is sucked out of Ryanair plane window 'up to his shoulders' and has to be pulled back in by other travellers during flight to Germany

  10-07-2026 11:42 via dailymail.com
  
  A Ryanair passenger was allegedly sucked 'up to his shoulders' out of a plane window and had to be pulled back into the jet by other travellers.
  
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• Think you can't make money flipping houses any more? Meet the couple on course to net £40k from their latest doer-upper - and all their top tips to keep costs low and max your profit

  10-07-2026 11:41 via dailymail.com
  
  For many years it was a given that renovating your home was a sure-fire way to add value to it.
  
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• Prince Harry plays pickleball as Meghan prepares to bring Archie and Lilbet to join him in the UK

  10-07-2026 11:41 via dailymail.com
  
  Meghan, Archie and Lilibet are not expected to appear at any public engagements - but talks about a reunion with King Charles remain ongoing.
  
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• Body of young musician, 23, who vanished while mountain biking over a year ago is found in tragic discovery

  10-07-2026 11:41 via dailymail.com
  
  The body of a 23-year-old has been found over a year after he vanished in bushland in South Australia.
  
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