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• Don’t leave for a festival without these 13 game-changing essentials

  06-07-2026 17:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Heading to a festival? Shop 13 beauty, hygiene and camping essentials, from £3 dry shampoo to festival-proof SPF. (Picture: Metro/Getty)
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  Festival season is officially in full swing, and whether you’ve been counting down the days for months or you’ve only just realised your event is this weekend, there’s one th
  
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• Motorist accused of murdering 'lovely' pet shop owner in deadly crash

  06-07-2026 20:51 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Anthony Howells, of Reids Piece, Purton, appeared at Swindon Magistrates’ Court today charged with murder, dangerous driving, driving with no insurance and failing to stop at a crash
  
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• Horror details emerge of mum accused of killing and eating four-year-old son

  06-07-2026 20:46 via mirror.co.uk
  
  WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT: A 32-year-old woman entered Wyong Police Station in Australia and allegedly told police she had eaten parts of her son, before officers found the deceased four-year-old later that day.
  
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• Charlie Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson is seen LAUGHING in court just a few feet away from sobbing widow Erika

  06-07-2026 20:46 via dailymail.com
  
  Erika Kirk, dressed in all black, faced her husband's alleged murderer for the first time Monday morning as he appeared before a Utah judge for a five-day preliminary hearing.
  
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• Gary Neville makes bold England vs Norway prediction ahead of World Cup quarter-final

  06-07-2026 20:30 via metro.co.uk
  
  Gary Neville has backed England to overcome Norway and reach the World Cup semi-finals (Picture: Sky Sports)Gary Neville says he expects Norway to give England a ‘really tough’ test but is backing the Three Lions to get the job done and reach the World Cup semi-finals.England edged out co-hosts Mexico 3-2 to book their spot in this year’s quarter-finals, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice and Harry Kane converting from the spot in an all-time classic last-16 clash at the iconi
  
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• Heat health alerts are upgraded to Amber with temperatures set to rise above 30C for TEN days in a row as third heatwave of Britain's summer moves in

  06-07-2026 20:11 via dailymail.com
  
  The UK Health Security Agency issued health alerts for the Midlands, eastern and southern parts of the country with 'significant impacts' feared across health and social care services.
  
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• Chelsea open to selling £40m flop after learning price to sign Pep Chavarria

  06-07-2026 20:08 via metro.co.uk
  
  Pep Chavarria wants to leave Rayo Vallecano for Chelsea (Photo: Getty)Rayo Vallecano have reportedly told Chelsea that if they want to sign Pep Chavarria, they must pay his release clause in full.After selling Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso is on the hunt for a new left-back and has identified Chavarria as his top target.While Jorrel Hato is expected to be first-choice left-back, 28-year-old Chavarria is thought to offer good cover and experience to a side that slumped to 10th in th
  
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• Snooty Santa Monica backtracks on fast food restaurant ban after homelessness, drug abuse and desolate businesses drove once-glitzy coastal enclave to brink of destruction

  06-07-2026 20:05 via dailymail.com
  
  Santa Monica reversed its fast-food chain ban in a desperate attempt to claw its once-glitzy city back to a thriving hub of shopping and tourism.
  
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• John McEnroe told 'never to return' to BBC after stopping Wimbledon job during match

  06-07-2026 19:54 via mirror.co.uk
  
  John McEnroe left his media duties with the BBC during the Wimbledon clash
  
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• Ornate Catholic church was on the brink of closing... until priest came up with extraordinary old-fashioned idea that made attendance boom

  06-07-2026 19:48 via dailymail.com
  
  St Francis de Sales Oratory was founded in 1867 by a group of German immigrants who settled in St Louis, Missouri.
  
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• Don Jr makes surprise appearance at Tyler Robinson hearing as Erika Kirk breaks down in tears at first sight of her husband's killer: Live updates

  06-07-2026 19:48 via dailymail.com
  
  Donald Trump Jr. made a surprise appearance at Tyler Robinson's hearing today as the 23-year-old stands accused of murdering Charlie Kirk.
  
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• Prince Harry has touched down in the UK after being told he can't stay at Buckingham Palace 'after taking too long to accept invitation'

  06-07-2026 19:47 via dailymail.com
  
  Prince Harry has touched down in the UK after being barred from staying in Buckingham Palace over a missed invite deadline.
  
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• Huge inferno sweeps over oil refinery site as villagers urged to stay back

  06-07-2026 19:47 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 PageFirefighters are rushing to a huge blaze that has broken out on a site of a former oil refinery in Wales.Huge plumes of smoke are billowing out of Impala Terminal, formerly known as Puma Energy in Milford Haven at 6pm on Monday.A fire brigade spokesperson said: ‘Several Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews are currently responding to an inc
  
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• Owner of Airbnb accused of hosting hot tub sex parties loses battle to keep his sauna and decking after neighbours said 'unspeakable debauchery' was making their lives hell

  06-07-2026 19:45 via dailymail.com
  
  Chandler Harrod marketed his bungalow in Ormesby St Margaret - nicknamed by locals as 'Orgy St Margaret' - in Norfolk as a perfect getaway spot for couples.
  
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• World Cup LIVE: Infantino hits back at Trump, Ronaldo decision, Henderson injury latest

  06-07-2026 19:40 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Follow LIVE updates as the 2026 World Cup continues with FIFA president Gianni Infantino responding to comments made by US President Donald Trump
  
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• Girl, 14, found dead in park suffered stab wounds, inquest hears

  06-07-2026 19:38 via metro.co.uk
  
  Lilly Anne Jones was discovered seriously injured on June 22 before later dying (Picture: Media Wales)A 14-year-old girl found dead in a park is believed to have died from multiple stab wounds, an inquest opening has heard.The body of Lilly Anne Jones was discovered in the Duffryn Park area of Blaina on June 22 after she was reported missing two days earlier.An inquest opening at Gwent Coroner’s Court on Monday heard the 14-year-old was found with injuries to her chest and neck.A 14-year-
  
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• Unlucky England star Jordan Henderson OUT of the World Cup after breaking his left wrist in freak accident during Azteca celebrations - but he will stay with Thomas Tuchel's team

  06-07-2026 19:35 via dailymail.com
  
  The 36-year-old slipped as he jumped over an advertising board during the celebrations following England's 3-2 win at the Azteca Stadium.
  
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• Blogger who exposed Walter Mitty chief constable found dead in hotel room while awaiting sentencing for child sex offences

  06-07-2026 19:34 via dailymail.com
  
  Simon Tilley, 45, was reportedly found dead in his hotel room in Corby, Northamptonshire, on Friday after failing to check out.
  
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• Forget Kane or Bellingham... it was Starmer who won it! PM claims credit for England's dramatic win as he confirms he 'stepped in' to stop FIFA moving kick-off amid fears Mexico 'were trying to gain an advantage'

  06-07-2026 19:29 via dailymail.com
  
  The Prime Minister today confirmed he stepped in to block world football's governing body from bringing forward the kick-off time for the Three Lions' World Cup clash.
  
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• Prince Harry arrives in UK solo after Buckingham Palace withdraws offer for Duke's accommodation

  06-07-2026 19:21 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Duke of Sussex has landed in Britain without his wife and children, just hours after being told he is no longer able to stay in Buckingham Palace as the King had offered
  
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• FIFA deliver final verdict after Belgium appeal Folarin Balogun decision

  06-07-2026 19:14 via metro.co.uk
  
  Folarin Balogun has been cleared to take part in the USA’s World Cup clash with Belgium (Picture: Getty)FIFA have dismissed Belgium’s appeal of its decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban following the USA striker’s red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina.Balogun was sent off for a foul on Tarik Muharemovic during the USA’s round of 32 victory last Thursday, meaning he had been in line to miss the co-hosts’ all-important last 16 contest with Belgi
  
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• Co-op is accused of using 'dangerous' AI-powered robots to deliver groceries to customers

  06-07-2026 19:13 via dailymail.com
  
  Campaigners said the autonomous machines risk making pavements less safe and accessible.
  
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• Princess Kate blows kisses for sick children during emotional hospital visit

  06-07-2026 19:11 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Princess of Wales spent the afternoon at Evelina London Children’s Hospital, where she met several young patients, including some receiving treatment for cancer
  
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• Boy, 18, shares horrific tale of how he lost his entire HAND after 'playing' with faulty firework during trip to In-N-Out Burger

  06-07-2026 19:10 via dailymail.com
  
  Nader Hanna, 18, and a group of friends went to the drive-thru in Pleasanton, California , on June 3, to 'play' with fireworks.
  
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• Homeowner who erected section of Berlin Wall in his garden without planning permission is ordered to tear it down or pay £20,000 fine after council warned it created an 'oppressive sense of enclosure'

  06-07-2026 19:06 via dailymail.com
  
  Steven Thorpe, 65, bought a section of the notorious wall from a German farmer and put it up behind his Herne Hill, south London , home earlier this year.
  
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• Wimbledon crowd gasp as star hits ball into opponent's head from point-blank range

  06-07-2026 19:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A Wimbledon doubles match featured a shocking moment that stunned the All England Club crowd
  
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• 'Prince Harry's UK visit to Buckingham Palace should've been simple - now it's just more headlines'

  06-07-2026 19:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  "The Sussexes too often appear to turn every practical difficulty into a constitutional crisis. This family has had enough pain. It now needs maturity, restraint and fewer public rows over private arrangements"
  
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• First picture of boy, 13, found dead after e-bike fire

  06-07-2026 18:53 via metro.co.uk
  
  Coby Keogh perished in the blaze on Redcar Road (Picture: Blackpool Police)Tributes have been paid to a teenage boy who was killed in a house fire sparked by an e-bike.Coby Keogh, 13, died from his injuries in hospital five days after the fire broke out at 9.30am on Tuesday.A 19-year-old man also rescued from the property in Redcar Road, Blackpool remains in a serious condition.Blackpool Police said: ‘We told you last week about a house fire in Blackpool and we have a sad update to bring
  
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• Wolfenstein and Doom still in development despite Bethesda cuts confirms insider

  06-07-2026 18:38 via metro.co.uk
  
  Still hanging on (Microsoft)Fallout and The Elder Scrolls will not be the only focus for Bethesda following Microsoft’s layoffs, as id Software is reportedly downsized. Xbox has announced today that it will cut 3,200 staff members over this financial year, with 1,600 people being laid off immediately. As part of this, Xbox is parting ways with five game studios; Compulsion Games and Double Fine are returning to independent studios, Ninja Theory and Undead Labs are being sold off
  
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• Only Fools and Horses fans charged eye-watering fee to meet Sir David Jason

  06-07-2026 18:37 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Exclusive: Organisers of a convention later this year have revealed the cost of a special meet and greet with Only Fools legend Sir David Jason - and the rules in place
  
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